May 2021

Downed lines result in power outages

Downed power lines in northwest Andrews early Friday resulted in around 1,700 Oncor customers losing power for several hours.

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Andrews High School April Golden Horseshoe Recipient

Each month the AHS faculty selects a senior student who exemplifies the traits of citizenship, community service, academic excellence, school participation, and leadership. Andrews High School Student Council is proud to announce Cash Coats, son of Dusty and Charla Coats, as the April recipient of the Golden Horseshoe Award.

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Vehicle rollover just south of Andrews claims life

A Hobbs, New Mexico woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover early Monday just south of Andrews, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety report.

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DPS trooper does two-week stint at border

Andrews County DPS Trooper Cody Pederson attained first-hand knowledge of the southern border crisis through a recent two-week deployment near Del Rio.

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Major rainfall alleviates fire conditions

When weather forecasts call for rain in the area, other surrounding counties typically get their fair share while Andrews County seemingly receives little, if any.

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Andrews ISD enrollment should increase with improved economy, less virus spread

The school district’s student enrollment numbers revealed a slight decrease from the previous month, school board members learned at the April meeting.

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Gary Doss Cox

Gary Doss Cox, 69, of Broken Arrow, OK, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2021 after a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Wells two dingers, Johnson one-hitter, aids AHS in 21-0 win

There are two ways to look at the Andrews Lady Mustangs 21-0 bi-district win over Clint High School Thursday night in Pecos in the first round of the state playoffs.