Sheriff Anderson of the Armstrong County Sheriff's Office

04/22/2026

The Armstrong County Commissioners’ Court has issued a Burn Ban prohibiting all outdoor burning until Monday, July 13, 2026. If you have questions, please contact the Armstrong County Sheriff's Office at 806-553-6933 or the Armstrong County Judge’s Office 806-553-2859. Thank you for your cooperation—stay safe and help protect our community!

04/14/2026

Update 04/13/26 @ 10:30pm ... all fire units are returning to their stations. Thank you for taking care of our County.

04/13/26 @ 7:40pm ... Armstrong County Fire Department are on-scene with a structure fire on Hwy 287, south side (across from Lupita's).
No further details available at this time. Please be aware of this location.

04/01/2026

Per TXDOT, please avoid the intersection of Hwy 207 and FM 1151 today, April 1st. Linemen will be working to change out the poles at this intersection. There will be workers present all day, and we would appreciate all citizens being aware of their presence. There will be signs and flaggers, but the intersection may be shut down intermittently for short periods while this work is completed.

~Sheriff Melissa Anderson

03/19/2026

The City of Claude recently made a post regarding the Armstrong County Sheriff’s Office and the enforcement of a city ordinance related to golf carts. In a public comment, it was stated that “they have our ordinances so we are hopeful things will change.”

As your Sheriff, I want to address this directly.

The Armstrong County Sheriff’s Office is always willing to work with the City of Claude and we will certainly do our best to remain diligent regarding the golf cart issue. The safety of our children and the public is important to all of us.

At the same time, our deputies respond daily to a wide range of calls and responsibilities across Armstrong County—many of which involve urgent situations that must take priority. Because of this, we also rely on our community to help by making good decisions and looking out for one another.

Parents and guardians play an important role in this. Allowing children under the age of 15 without a driver’s permit to operate golf carts within the city can create safety concerns for both the child and the public, especially with the increase in traffic during certain hours of the day. We ask that citizens help us by exercising good judgment and ensuring that golf carts are being operated responsibly and in accordance with the city ordinance.

Claude has always been a community where neighbors look out for each other. If we all do our part—law enforcement and citizens alike—we can keep our children safe while allowing our deputies to focus on the most serious issues facing our county.

~Sheriff Melissa Anderson

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

We have reports of blowing dust across Hwy 287 near Goodnight and continuing east to the Armstrong/Donley line that reduces visibility to almost zero. Please be aware of this area if you’re traveling east of Claude.
Other areas of concern are FM 1151 near CR5 and the Washburn area across Hwy 287.

03/15/2026

03/07/2026

Please join us next Saturday, March 14th at 5pm in the Armstrong County Courthouse courtroom on the 2nd floor to hear updates and give us a chance to answer your questions.

03/05/2026

📣 COMMUNITY NOTICE
With the possible high-winds this week, now is the time to make sure you’re signed up to receive emergency alerts and important community updates for Armstrong County.

When you register, you get to decide exactly what notifications you want to receive.

📲 Sign up here:
https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/armstrong_tx/wens.cfm

When you sign up, you can choose from:

🚨 Armstrong County Emergency Alerts
Notifications for situations that pose a threat to life and/or property, such as evacuations, wildfires, and other emergencies.

📢 Armstrong County Community Notices
Updates that may impact daily operations and information about community events and notices.

🌦️ 24/7 Weather Alerts (sent any time, day or night)
• Fire Warnings
• Flash Flood Warnings
• Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
• Tornado Warnings
• Civil Hazard Warnings
• Winter Weather Warnings

⏰ Time-Restricted Weather Alerts (sent 6:00am–11:00pm)
• Heat Alerts
• High Wind / Dust Storm Alerts
• Severe Weather Alerts
• Wildfire Alerts
• Winter Weather Alerts

You choose what works best for you — phone call, text message, email, or all three.

Please help spread the word, especially to family, friends, and neighbors who may not be on Facebook. Staying informed helps keep our community safe.

📲 Sign up today if you have not already signed-up:
https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/armstrong_tx/wens.cfm

For help signing up or more information regarding the WENS system, contact Bobby Wilkerson, EMC at:
Armstrong County Emergency Management
📞 806-731-1823
📧 [email protected]

Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay connected.

02/20/2026

We are EXTREMELY thankful for our volunteer firefighters and those who work in the background to keep calm in chaos.
Here is a way to support them if you’re interested.

This past week, long hours, heavy smoke, and dangerous conditions don’t slow our first responders down—but they do take a toll.

Current donation needs for our First Responders:
• Single-use vials of eye drops
• Gatorade or Liquid IV (single-serving powder sticks)

• Monetary donations (cash or Venmo) ... monetary donations have been especially helpful with truck repair costs
* mail to: PO Box 523 / Claude, TX 79019
* directly at Citizens Bank for ACFD
* Venmo information below

If you’re able to help, even one item would be greatly appreciated.

📍 Drop-off Options:
• Armstrong County Courthouse — EMC’s Office (Basement)
• Call EMC Bobby Wilkerson at 806-690-2915 to arrange drop-off at one of the ACFD stations

Your support—whether through supplies, prayers, or encouragement—means more than you know. This is neighbors helping neighbors, the way it’s always been done.

Thank you for standing behind those who stand on the front lines.