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Fatal crash occurs at area set for overpass

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An intersection where fatal vehicle accident numbers have piled up over the years was the site of another such crash on June 5, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety report.

Possibility of uniforms for county workers has opposition

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The topic of uniforms for county precinct workers and a couple of other departments was discussed by the commissioners court again during a Tuesday workshop session, but commissioners and others from the county were divided on the subject.

AISD’s recapture payment jumps to $21 million with values increase

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The impact of the school district’s increased preliminary values is evident in a proposed budget for next school year adopted at Tuesday’s board meeting.

Murder charge applied with preliminary autopsy results listing cause as homicide blunt force

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A domestic assault last month in Andrews has led to a murder charge after the female victim—a mother of four—died this week from injuries stemming from the incident, according to police.

Mustang Band Honor Scholarship

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On Monday, May 25, 2022 the Andrews High School Mighty Band and the Nayak Family Trust Fund presented the Mustang Band Honor Scholarship to Zenida Recio. The scholarship was presented to her by Dr. Satish Nayak and Sumana Nayak. Zenida will further her education this fall at Lubbock Christian University.

City’s sales tax exceeds $800,000 level again

The city council’s move to use existing funds from the General Fund to pay for the $4-million city hall construction project appears to be a good decision based on the recent sales tax rebate check from the state comptroller’s office.

Local man arrested in burglary of family heirlooms from county residence

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An Andrews man was arrested following a home burglary incident last Sunday in which family heirlooms and other items were stolen and later pawned, according to a probable cause arrest report.

Uvalde PD assistance is inspired by compassion

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The decision to provide help to a hurting community was motivated by compassion, according to the local police chief.

Victim of recent domestic assault incident dies at medical center

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An Andrews woman who was the victim of a domestic assault last month died this week at a Lubbock medical center, according to authorities.

Officials believe the new city hall facility will be worth the wait

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Andrews Mayor Flora Braly stressed during Monday’s groundbreaking of a new $4.2-million city hall facility that she’s thankful for the council’s decision to pay for the project from General Fund reserves instead of financing it through debt obligation.