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Resolution opposing spent fuel storage signed by court

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The commissioners court on Friday approved signing a resolution that opposes the consolidated interim storage of high-level radioactive waste in Andrews County.

NRC finds no negative effects with WCS’ site in its final EIS

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A federal agency reviewing a license application from Interim Storage Partners for the interim above ground storage of spent fuel here issued its Final Environmental Impact Statement this week.

Small portion of recent virus cases involved the vaccinated

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The county’s active virus case numbers continued to increase over the week, and included some vaccinated residents contracting COVID-19, according to the health department director.

No new revenue, voter approval rates should be close to this year after only slight value slide

The county’s tax assessorcollector on Tuesday will present tax rate levels to the commissioners court that should be closer to the current year than originally anticipated.

TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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(StatePoint) “There’s no place like home.” There’s a reason why Dorothy preferred the warm feeling of rural Kansas over the hustle and bustle of Oz. Scientific studies show that busy urban life can actually take a toll on mental health.

TSSEC Outstanding Performer

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Nicholas McArthur, son of Cody and Amy McArthur, was selected as Outstanding Performers at the 2021 UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Virtual Vocal Contest. Of the approximately 100,000 students participating in the regional UIL music contests and the thousands of musicians who performed at TSSEC, only 2% - 3% of the solo performances earned the distinguished honor of being recognized as an Outstanding Performer. This achievement is truly a mark of musical excellence. In recognition of this honor, Nicholas was awarded a gold medal - identical to those awarded to state champions in all UIL events.

Local suspect detained while crossing border

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An Andrews man who fled the country upon learning he was being investigated for child sex crimes here was recently apprehended at the border by the U.S, Department of Homeland Security and is now in local custody.

Vehicle break in suspects are nabbed through community help

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Police used community assistance to help identify two suspects allegedly involved in a large number of vehicle break-ins Sunday night and the previous week.

Latvian ‘bookman’ makes exchange program appearance in Andrews

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For the third consecutive summer, Latvian student Oskars Gorbants has traveled to the United States as part of an entrepreneurial exchange program.

Jury finds man not guilty of sex abuse of child during trial last week in 109th District Court

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An Andrews man accused of sexually assaulting a child in 2018 was found not guilty during a recent jury trial in 109th District Court, according to district court records.