Everything is not a tomato. I say that a lot and write it down often. When I see folks attempting to “protect” our native plant species from a freeze I shudder in disbelief. What are they thinking? That this tree/shrub/flowering plant needs something wrapped around it or placed over it?

"Archer County" As I sit here in the café, Murn’s, I see love and tenderness all about. Watching people laugh and talk, I learn.

It is the identity and mission of earthly Christian fathers to hallow the name of God Our Father. Men, husbands and fathers know your identity and your mission which flows from that identity. Men, husbands, fathers, you are the guardians and protectors of your families.

Paul and Nila Dowlearn-Owners of Wichita Valley Nursery. Paul’s recent books, “The Lazy Man’s Garden” and “Touch the Earth” are available at the Nursery, 5314 S.W. Pkwy, Wichita Fall, Texas.

The Sheriff’s Office received 163 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 21 inmates and four being female in the Archer County Jail.

The Civil War was a time of great chaos and terrible destruction. Hundreds of thousands of men fought on both sides. In Texas, the commander of one of the most famous Confederate divisions was John George Walker. Walker’s adventures, however, would take him far from Texas.

Now you can use your library card to check out a mobile hotspot device - just like a book. These pocket-sized devices are easy to use and can connect up to 8 devices, such as your smartphone, laptop, and tablet, to cellular Internet.

Thank you to Mary Ann & Larry Culwell for their donations in memory of Elwood Loving and Jeanie Carriger. Also, thank you to Donna Haile and Mary Ann & Larry Culwell for their donations in memory of Bennie Jo Franke.

The Sheriff ’s Office received 151 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 18 inmates and four being female in the Archer County Jail.

Thank you to Donna Haile for her donations in memory of Alma Pennartz, Dorothy Cox, and Floyd Hoggins.