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County’s Top 10 taxpayers are mostly related to energy sector

When it comes to a list of the county’s top taxpayers, the energy sector is typically the dominant source.

Officer’s courageous effort helps spare one of two vehicles in fire

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A recent vehicle fire in a driveway at a residence in northwest Andrews resulted in the total loss of a van and damage to an SUV, according to authorities.

Andrews man who ran from house party strikes sheriff’s deputy in face while resisting arrest

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An Andrews man was arrested early Sunday after attempting to evade deputies on foot following a house party and later striking an officer in the face, according to a sheriff’s office press release.

Resolution opposing high-level radioactive waste expected to be drafted this week

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The county’s resolution opposing the pursuit of a license for interim above ground storage of spent fuel at Waste Control Specialists’ site in far-west Andrews County is forthcoming, commissioners learned Tuesday.

City addressing mosquitoes, asks for residents’ help

With the recent rainfall comes the prospect of more pesky insects—namely mosquitoes.

Public comment period includes statements from WCS, Fasken

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The public forum session of Thursday’s com- missioners court meeting to revisit the governing body’s resolution on pursuing high-level radioactive waste storage provided company representatives on both sides of the issue and community members an outlet to express their feelings.

Resolution will be adopted at upcoming court meeting

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The commissioners court on Thursday voted unanimously to oppose a private company’s pur- suit of a federal license for interim above ground storage of spent fuel in Andrews County.

NRC’s license review process almost finished

Though the commissioners court on Thursday approved an opposition stance to storing high-level nuclear waste in Andrews County, the federal agency reviewing Interim Storage Partners’ (Waste Control Specialists and Orano USA) license application is nearing the end of the multi-year process.

Learning about law enforcement

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Nearly 40 youths learned this week what it’s like to go through law enforcement academy and also the various roles of officers.

Man who pointed handgun at driver following minor vehicle wreck apprehended by police

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An Arizona man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly pointed a handgun at the driver of an 18-wheeler following a minor traffic accident at Main and Broadway, according to police.