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September 2020

Only one of 50 tested at state site is positive

The state’s mobile drive-thru testing site Sept. 16 at the fire station didn’t attract a whole lot of residents but there was one who tested positive, according to a county health department spokesman.

Court rescinds vote on waiving ACE Arena rental fee for chamber events there

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After some apparent confusion over a vote outcome on a motion for an agenda item at its Sept. 15 meeting, the commissioners court on Tuesday approved rescinding the vote and reconsidered the item in a different format.

Andrews tennis netters edged out by Seminole

Not sure of the last time Seminole beat Andrews High School in team tennis, but it happened Saturday.

Corn-hole tourney to be held at James Roberts Center Sat.

The first annual Kings of the Boards Classic will be held Saturday at the James Roberts Center in Andrews.

State-ranked Fillies sweep OHS in three

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After posting a 12-2 record with only 6A Odessa High in their way going into their district opener, the last thing the Andrews Lady Mustangs wanted to do was play poorly in their last nondistrict match.

BIG TEST

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BIG TEST...Andrews’ Zeke Rivera and the AHS defense will have their hands full Friday. Jessika Mckernan photo

JV Ponies beat Indians 26-6

The Andrews Mustangs junior varsity, rebounding from a tough last second loss to Greenwood last Thursday, took it out on the Seminole Indians JV 26-6.

Estes Helms

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Estes Helms, 68, of Andrews passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Midland.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at 3:00 PM Monday, September 21, 2020 at Second Baptist Church in Andrews with Pastor Kevin Covington officiating. Interment will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Please visit www. mcnettfuneralhome.com for obituary information, visitation, service details and family pictures or videos.

Venustiano Lujan

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Venustiano Lujan, 90, of Andrews passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Andrews.

Public viewing will be on Thursday from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM at the funeral home. All services will be private. Please visit www.mcnettfuneralhome.com for obituary information, viewing and family pictures or videos.

Low turnout for state’s testing station could be good sign

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The state’s third mobile virus testing site in Andrews—staged Wednesday at the fire station—had less takers than the first two.

That’s perhaps a good sign concerning the virus situation as it stands now in Andrews County and other parts of Texas.

Based on confirmed case numbers over the past few weeks, it appears COVID-19 has quieted some compared to a surge in July and early August.