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County’s pay scale to undergo change

The county’s present pay scale system that has been in place for years and tops out at six years could be in store for an adjustment, county officials said.

Man who seriously injured victim arrested for probation violation

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An Andrews man who used a blunt force object to seriously injure another man in an October 2018 incident was arrested on a probation violation this week, according to authorities.

Braly, mayors appeal Abbott for federal relief funds pertaining to the virus

Flora Braly is among the many mayors around Texas who feel their areas have been financially impacted by the virus pandemic and should receive a chunk of billions in relief dollars awarded to the state through a recent federal act.

Traffic light project continues at intersection where fatality occurred

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A long awaited four-way traffic light being erected on S. Main St. will provide safer traveling conditions at an intersection described by city officials as being dangerous.

Online shopping could enhance city’s sales tax allocation

Online shopping has positively impacted the city’s sales tax numbers in the recent past and could play an even bigger role in the coming months due to the oil downturn.

New business coming to former Shopko building by Porter’s

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A building next to Porter’s in the city’s main shopping hub off N. Main that has been vacant for about a year has at least one commitment from a retail business new to the community, according to city officials.

Customers wait for doors to open Friday outside favorite restaurants

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Customers were anxiously waiting in the parking lot Friday for Mi Pueblo’s doors to open.

Andrews is only city in state to waive customer water bills

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The city has provided needed financial relief the past couple of months to residents impacted by the virus and oil downturn.

City ordinance amendment will allow bike riding on park paths

A city ordinance amendment requested by middle school Future Problem Solvers could allow bicycle riding on some sidewalks and park paths.

AEDC acquires land that could be used for affordable housing

A recent land acquisition by the Andrews Economic Development Corporation could result in additional affordable housing opportunities and infrastructure for one housing project already in the works near there and another that has been proposed.

The city council on Thursday approved a resolution supporting the AEDC Board’s approval last month to purchase a 23.5-acre land tract in northwest Andrews just south of CR 2000. AEDC Director Morse Haynes said Thursday the land was acquired for around $675,000.