Sul Ross John Adams, the nation’s second president, once wrote, “I must study war and diplomacy so that my children may study math and science and that their children may study art and philosophy.”

Thunder once again this Sunday morn. Again the heavier cells came close but missed us. Got about 1/10th” of light gentle rain. Slight rain chances continue through this afternoon. Happy to get a little… Hoping for more.

The Archer County News offers area readers an opportunity to share their opinions on community topics and issues of public importance. Mail letters to the editor to P.O.

Virtual- June 16-Sept 1st (link on our Facebook page) Pirate School-Access your inner-pirate and set sail with a madcap, swashbuckling comedy-variety show for the whole family.

Dr. Ken Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

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 175 calls for service this last week. As this report is being written there were 25 inmates 5 being female in the Archer County Jail.

The Summer Reading Contest has begun! If you haven’t already, stop by the library to pick up some reading logs or track your reading online at this link: https://forms.gle/8EbzRq1J6rAQRsnFA. Every hour you read is one entry in the raffle for the GRAND PRIZE Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet.

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor.

The Sheriff’s Office received 169 calls for service this last week. As this report is being written there were 25 inmates with five being female in the Archer County Jail.