A mass of national and statewide confusion is swirling around voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election. Much of the confusion springs from lawsuits filed by different parties with a stake in the election. Texas government officials and election officials all over the state are working hard to insure a fair and complete vote count.

The Archer County News is pleased to announce the release of a new website, www.archercountynews. com and digital edition of our newspaper. This new service, commenced Tuesday, Sept. 29, brings you the pu latest news online along with an exact replica of the printed newspaper.

Through its Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, Atmos Energy is giving $2 million during September’s Hunger Action Month to join forces with hundreds of local school districts, food banks and other essential organizations that provide the breakfasts, lunches, snacks and healthy meals that all children need to grow, develop, and succeed.

Windthorst Elementary School was one of 26 Texas public schools to receive 2020 National Blue Ribbon Honors on Thursday, Sept. 24.

The National November 3 General Election is just around the corner. In Texas the last day to register to vote is October 5. Early voting begins October 13 and will end on Friday, October 30. An excellent source for information about voting in Texas is votetexas.gov. Tex as Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs has provided information online regarding voter registration, voting locations, application for ballot by mail, and who’s on the ballot.

The Quilt of Valor Foundation, established in 2003 ,awards Quilts of Valor to veterans touched by war. The quilt symbolizes and provides comfort and peace for the recipient. James “Jim” Simpson, a Vietnam veteran, was awarded a quilt at a special presentation ceremony held last Saturday afternoon at the home of Jerry and Denise Cooper on Davis Road.