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December 2018

The top stories of 2018 revisited

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In a mere few days it will be “out with the old and in with the new,” if that seems possible.

The excitement and challenges of 2018 will soon be in the books and will give way to a new year.

The nearly completed 2018 included times of change and growth for Andrews County. It hardly seems 2018 is coming to an end. In other words, time seems to have flown by this year.

But there were some eventful occurrences in the local news over the past 12 months.

Five Mustangs earn football honors

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A grand total of five members of the 2018 Andrews Mustangs football team earned some sort of award during the holiday postseason awards.

Four of the five recognized, including senior defensive end and linebacker Jacob Mechler and senior offensive lineman Reece Azam, junior quarterback Brett Leach and sophomore wideout Markeese Lawrence, were selected to both the All-Permian Basin and 2018 Football All-Stars squad. Also, AHS junior linebacker Esau Flores was named to the top team in the Midland Reporter-Telegram All-Star selections.

Poor 2nd half does Fillies in against Mojo

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In their two prior games, the Andrews Lady Mustangs basketball team had played two excellent second halves to at least have something to build on.

First, they outplayed 6A Odessa High in the last two quarters to keep the game competitive and then they went ‘basketball crazy’ in the second half at Big Spring to get their biggest win of the season.

In their last game before the holiday break, coach Annie McKee’s girls went completely backwards against 6A Permian, playing a good first half and a poor second half.

High speed chase leads to crash-out, critical injuries

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VEHICLE PURSUIT

A brief high speed pursuit on Christmas night resulted in the suspect vehicle crashing out and a passenger sustaining critical injuries, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper.

The front seat passenger, 20-year-old Trinidad Leal, was ejected when the suspect vehicle rolled multiple times, DPS Trooper Zach Boerjan said. Leal, who apparently was not wearing a seat belt, was flown to a medical center in Odessa following the 10:15 p.m. accident.

Conflict over dog in yard results in arrest

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An Andrews County man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly pointing a gun at neighbors after they retrieved a loose dog from his yard, according to an arrest affidavit obtained through

Reserves designated for recapture payments

The school board last week designated reserves to provide potential relief for future recapture payments if necessary, according to school officials. Trustees’ action will result in $6 million from the

A memorable send-off

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Andrews County Judge Richard Dolgener as a superhero? Who knows what retirement will hold. A retirement reception for the longtime county judge Wednesday at the James Roberts Center switched from

Rollover accident in SE Andrews County claims local man’s life

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An Andrews man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Andrews County early Wednesday, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper. Matthew Callaway, 46, was pronounced dead

School Menu

Monday, Dec. 24 CENTER IS CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS Tuesday, Dec. 25 CENTER IS CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS Wednesday, Dec. 26 Chicken Breast Broccoli and Rice Casserole, Steamed Carrots Whole Wheat Rolls

Basics with co-parenting

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Hi there and welcome to my new column, “Co-Parenting Basics.” I am a Certified Family Law Mediator and owner of The Mediation Room in Dallas, Texas I also am Author