Sheriff Jack Curd provided the Archer County Commissioner’s Court with an update on the department’s vehicle fleet program during the commissioner’s court meeting Monday, April 25.

The city council of Archer City approved making Hyper-Reach as its new emergency alert system at a cost of $500 per year during its meeting Thursday, April 21. County Emergency Management Coordinator Shane Wright presented the information to the council.

District Attorney of the 97th Court, Casey Hall, announced her office had reached plea deal of manslaughter on April 12 for Saconn Ayala in the death of John Lewis Helms. Ayala was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

The city council of Lakeside City agreed to make a payment to Longo Landscape and Stone for $36,932.50 to begin work on a new park for the east side of the town during its meeting Tuesday, April 19.

The Archer County Museum and Arts Center put up a fence exhibition around its property on Thursday, April 21, while the three-story 1910 jail remains closed to the public.

Early voting is underway for the May 7 Uniform Election that will decide new members of three county towns and all three county school districts. Early voting will be from 8 a.m.

The Archer County News has put together a get to know your candidate section for the upcoming May 7 General Election. This free section allowed 300 words or less for candidates in the upcoming election to provide information about themselves for voters to make an informed decision.

Luke 24: 6 He is not here; he has risen! Grace and peace to you in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. As we began the Season of Easter this past Sunday (Easter), we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The Sheriff’s Office received 151 calls for service this past week. As this report is being written there are 25 inmates and 5 being female in the Archer County Jail.

Windthorst's Marisa Frazier signed with Howard College on a full scholarship for livestock judging at the Windthorst High School Foyer on Wednesday, April 7. Photo/Nathan Lawson.