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Andrews ISD’s overall recapture amount approaches $400 million

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Values are way up this year in Andrews County, which means one thing is certain for Andrews ISD’s maintenance and operations tax collection: a much larger chunk will be removed for state recapture.

Rising fuel prices require budget amendment request approved by commissioners court

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With gas prices flying through the roof, so to speak, local governing entities will likely require similar action to that taken by the commissioners court Tuesday.

Crypto: Investment or speculation?

With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right word – because, in many ways, cryptocurrencies, or “crypto” for short, are more speculation than investment.

Health department’s Community Listening Sessions begin today

Anyone with input concerning healthcare needs can provide comments during the Andrews County Health Department’s Community Listening Sessions scheduled for this week.

2022 Veterans Memorial Scholarship

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Dusti Rosson is the 2022 Andrews County Veterans Memorial Scholarship recipient of $1,000. She is planning on attending The University of Texas at Austin in the fall majoring in Biology. She was ranked 5th in her graduating class.

The Andrews County Library and the Friends of the Library present the Singing Zoologist

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The Andrews County Library and the Friends of the Library kicked off their summer reading program with Lucas Miller, The Singing Zoologist on Tuesday, May 31st. Lucas Miller provided a dazzling, multimedia show that blends music and science to celebrate oceans, cheetahs, monarch butterflies, and all things wild! Lucas Miller has been sing ing the praises of wildlife since graduating with a degree in zoology. His zany humor, smart songwriting, and unbridled passion for science inspires his fans, young and old, to respect and protect the natural world. His upbeat blend of music and science had the whole family singing, dancing, moving, and learning.

Andrews mourns loss of popular ag teacher

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An Andrews ISD teacher with aspirations of soon pursuing a master’s degree in agriculture and a rapidly approaching wedding date tragically died in a vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Midland County.

Doctor provides vital procedures, serves as labor/delivery director

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Not many rural hospitals can stake claim to having a fully certified OB/GYN doctor on board as a practicing physician and labor and delivery department medical director.

Two-vehicle accident in NW Andrews results in injuries, substantial damage

A two-vehicle crash the afternoon of May 17 in northwest Andrews resulted in injuries to one of the drivers and extensive damage, according to police.

Small number of COVID-19 cases appear locally over the week

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Though COVID-19 hasn’t been mentioned much lately in local circles, a public healthcare official brought up the subject at Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting.