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School officials met with law enforcement officers to discuss security measures involving campuses

In the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde in late May—it occurred after Andrews ISD was already out of school—school districts have performed security checks and upgrades at individual campuses over the summer.

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Two arrested for copper wire theft this week

Police responded to a trespassing call recently that led to much more.

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Dr. Bailey receives ASU honor

Dr. Dionne T. Bailey has made a lasting educational impact at Angelo State University over the past 21 years.

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Sales tax check is third best ever

The city recently collected its third highest ever sales tax rebate check from the state comptroller’s office.

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Romo asks court questions about community rec center project

A local man with aspirations of becoming Andrews County’s first Independent Party candidate before a technicality on an election petition form ended that effort in June approached the commissioners court Tuesday regarding a recent development with a proposed project.

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Sentences are recently handed down in 109th District Court hearings

An Odessa man who led law enforcement officers on a high-speed vehicle pursuit last September that reached speeds of over 100 mph was sentenced for the crime during a recent hearing in 109th District Court, according to a criminal disposition report from the district clerk’s office.

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Motorcycle rider is knocked unconscious in accident

A motorcyclist sustained injuries in an accident that occurred the evening of June 23 in southwest Andrews, according to police.

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Governing entities’ total levy for 2022 could surpass record

An historical report from the Andrews County Appraisal District, with figures dating back more than 20 years, reveals the previous best year (2014) for certified taxable value generated the largest overall total levy without the highest tax rates.

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Man with theft warrants who evaded arrest in a vehicle sentenced to prison

A Hobbs, New Mexico man, who last year led officers on a vehicle pursuit spanning two counties that eventually ended in Andrews County after the stolen pickup and trailer he was driving stalled in pastureland, was recently sentenced to prison for the crime.