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Virus situation includes no hospitalizations

Perhaps the most promising aspect from the health department’s most recent COVID-19 update—which was posted Monday—is the number of hospitalizations continues to be minimal.

There were more new confirmed cases and active cases in Monday’s report compared to the previous one last Thursday. But it appears for the time being the new cases aren’t resulting in many virus patients at Permian Regional Medical Center.

In fact, hospitals in the area are also seeing fewer virus patients, according to statistics.

Virtual public meeting on Highway 176 project will begin Oct. 20

A virtual public meeting for another proposed state roadway project in Andrews County—this time involving a long stretch of Highway 176—will begin in less than two weeks, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety release.

The meeting’s purpose is for TxDOT to receive public comments on the proposed improvements for State Highway 176 from the New Mexico state line to FM 1788 east of Andrews, the release states.

Election coordinator could be appointed

The county’s recently vacated election administrator position will likely be filled at Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, according to county officials.

Vehicle crashes result in moderate damage, no injuries

A two-vehicle crash the afternoon of Sept. 14 in northeast Andrews resulted in moderate damage but no injuries, according to police.

Man arrested for breaking into vehicle dealership, attempting to steal tires

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A man who broke into the Sewell Chevrolet dealership and took items out of a law enforcement car being worked on there was arrested early Friday, according to police.

Public meeting scheduled for proposed Highway 115 project

A proposed roadway project to improve safety on a long stretch of state highways in Andrews County is the subject of a virtual public meeting near the end of the month.

Homecoming Parade

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The annual Homecoming Parade Thursday night down N. Main was a included av ariety of entries that were all well-received.

Items approved for city’s wellfield development, transmission project

The city council last Thursday acted on two items concerning an overall $9.5-million million water wellfield development and transmission project.

Reunion is canceled

The Andrews High School Class of 1971’s reunion scheduled for this weekend was canceled, according to class members. The event was being planned around the Homecoming with festivities scheduled for Friday night, organizers said.

City council on first reading adopts budget that includes no rate increases, step raise

The city council on Thursday unanimously adopted on the first reading an overall $27.8-million budget that includes nearly $6 million more in expenditures compared to the present year.