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Mother, son make it out of home fire unharmed, family pet lost

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A new home a family moved into last year in southeast Andrews County sustained major damage in a Thursday morning fire that also claimed the life of a pet, according to authorities.

Savell plans to run for a second term as Precinct 2 Commissioner

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Mark Savell emphasized a new youth recreation center as a running point during his initial campaign efforts several years ago for the Precinct 2 Commissioner role.

Vaccine mandate would impact local hospital

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The local hospital anticipates a federal agency to issue a preliminary ruling next week regarding federal revenue stoppage for medical facilities and nursing homes noncompliant with U.S. President Joe Biden’s employee vaccine mandate, its CEO said Friday.

Ag extension agent approved by court

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It has been several months since Andrews County’s agriculture and natural resources extension agent position has been vacant.

Barring major growth, AHS will remain in Class 4A

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As it stands now, the substantial enrollment increase needed for Andrews High School to possibly move up a class with upcoming realignment hasn’t materialized.

Fireworks funding is decreased after recommendation

Inflation appears to be impacting costs across the board, including the annual fireworks show organized by the Andrews Chamber of Commerce.

City employee seriously injured in trash truck crash on Hwy. 176

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A City of Andrews trash truck making a trip to a New Mexico landfill Monday morning crashed after a tire blowout, according to the investigating Texas Department of Public Safety trooper.

West Texas Intermediate prices haven’t been this high since 2014

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For the first time in seven years, West Texas Intermediate crude closed at over $80 a barrel on Monday.

Court authorizes judge to talk rec center with AISD

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Now that the demolition of the middle school annex facility—the former junior high building—is completed and only some debris remains on the south end, negotiations will soon begin on a prospective opportunity for the site.

Man who fled crash scene is apprehended on warrant

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A single-vehicle accident the morning of Sept. 16 in northeast Andrews resulted in a telephone poll that was impacted coming down on a parked vehicle and the driver fleeing the scene, according to police.