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Andrews County’s confirmed virus cases shoot up to 82 over the week

The county’s confirmed virus cases surged over the week, eclipsing 80 for the first time since early in the year, according to health department numbers.

Court approves positions for health department

The commissioners court on Tuesday approved employment positions for the health department made possible through recent grants in relation to COVID-19 preparedness and prevention.

Council approves AEDC’s thorough Work Plan

It has been an active fiscal year for the Andrews Economic Development Corporation, including providing incentives for companies locating at business parks, purchasing land for prospective affordable housing projects and buying property for its largest business park to date.

Local man arrested after he was indicted

An Andrews man was arrested this week by sheriff’s deputies after he was indicted on a charge of engaging in organized criminal activity, according to Andrews County Jail records.

Court approves park use for run aiding Waldrop’s scholarship fund

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The family of late law enforcement officer Misti LaChelle Waldrop approached the commissioners court Tuesday morning to request use of Lakeside Park for an upcoming fundraiser effort to be staged in her honor.

Virus cases increase in past week

As anticipated, coronavirus numbers are on the rise in the Andrews County Health Department’s most recent report.

Woman indicted for threat of officer

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An Andrews woman who was arrested around two years ago for allegedly assaulting and threatening law enforcement officers following a disturbance incident in the northwest part of town was recently indicted by a local grand jury, according to reports.

City urging residents to mow for safety purposes after Andrews gets more rain

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With more than three inches of rain over the week—and well above the average for this time of year—Andrews has been greening up.

State rep provides update on highway project after visit

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State Rep. Brooks Landgraf this week personally visited the U.S. Highway 385 rehabilitation project in Andrews County to provide constituents with an update.

Gym Bice Memorial Bench approved for golf course

The commissioners court on June 15 accepted a donation for the golf course that will honor the late Gym Bice.