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January 2021

Deer causes vehicle wreck

A deer that ran out in the roadway resulted in a vehicle accident the afternoon of Jan. 17 in northeast Andrews that resulted in major damage to a Chevrolet Camaro, according to police.

Cases dismissed in evading incident

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An Odessa man who attempted to strike motorists and law enforcement units during a high speed pursuit in July of 2018 had two charges dismissed last month during a 109th District Court hearing, according to court records. Codie Dee Seale, 34, had one count of aggravated assault against a public servant (habitual offender) and one count of evading arrest detention with a vehicle dropped during the hearing.

Three COVID deaths reported

For the second straight week, the number of confirmed virus cases in Andrews is dropping, but more COVID-related deaths are being reported.

Coalition of counties could form vaccine hub

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Texas cities deemed hub areas by the state are the ones receiving consistent and large allotments of virus vaccine.

‘Outside pressure’ results in PRMC’s pursuit of memory care facility

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A bit of “outside pressure” from a private company is resulting in Permian Regional Medical Center pursuing a memory care unit attached to the nursing home.

Farmers market gets green light

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The city council on Thursday paved the way for sixth graders involved in a Community Problem Solving Project to begin staging farmers markets in northwest Andrews.

Houston man wanted by feds makes mistake of entering local DL office

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A Houston, Texas, man with a federal warrant made the mistake of visiting the local driver’s license office on Monday.

Benigno M. Mendoza

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Benigno M. Mendoza, 75, of Andrews passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.

Jim Bufler

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Jim Bufler age 80 of Lakeside, Oregon passed away Sunday, January 24 2021 at home with his wife Martha by his side. He was born January 4

Family Birth Place expansion to be ready in May

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The births keep coming at Permian Regional Medical Center as construction continues on the hospital’s Family Birth Place Center expansion— a project necessitated due to the increase in babies being born there over the past year and a half.