Top: Kacee Teichman walks into the Windthorst High School Gym during the procession of graduation Sunday, May 23. Right: Cy (left) and Ethan (right) Belcher embrace after receiving their diplomas at graduation on Sunday, May 23.

The Archer County Commissioner’s Court awarded a bid for a new camera and control system for the jail to Sustainable Security Solutions during its meeting Monday, May 24. The county had received two bids during its previous meeting with one from Sustainable Security Solutions for $297,451 and another from Cornerstone Control Systems for $545,561.

Archer City saw a trio of individuals take bronze at the UIL State Tennis Tournament in San Antonio on Thursday, May 20. Chase Curry took third in boys singles while the duo of Jill Liles and Cade Strickland placed third in mixed doubles.

Last week I finally saw new growth at the base of my “green cloud” Texas sage. Long awaited. Now I am waiting to see something on my favorite “heavenly cloud” by the garden gate here at the house. I am reminded that the older, larger trees and shrubs take longer to rejuvenate than the youngsters. My “Lynn’s legacy” Texas sage retained most of its leaves through the winter storm named Uri. It was totally protected under the snow during the coldest days. Just planted last year.

The Archer Public Library is excited to announce that our Summer Reading Program 2021 will include LIVE and VIRTUAL performances this year! Thanks to a generous donation of venue by the Royal Theater, our library patrons will be able to spread out and enjoy entertaining performers while maintaining safe distances. Join us on the dates below and be sure to enter our Summer Reading Contest for a chance to win an Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet!

The Sheriff’s Office received 66 calls for service last week. As this report is being written there were 26 inmates with four being female in the Archer County Jail. 10 arrests were made this week with six being felonies and four misdemeanors.

St. Mary’s Christian Mothers Society celebrated the dedication of the Ten Commandments/The Beatitudes Monument on April 25. Gail Schroeder gave a brief history of the St. Mary’s Christian Mother’s Society and Father Michael Moloney dedicated and blessed the Monument. Thank you to everyone who supported and donated to make this special project come to life.

Matthew Haehn graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in Dallas. Haehn attended the formal doctoral hooding ceremony on Friday, May 7, at the T.