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Andrews/Gaines County Retired Teachers Association donates books to the local Life Center

Andrews/Gaines County Retired Teachers association delivered 65 plus board books to the local Life Center in Andrews, Texas , February 4, 2021. The books were delivered by Debbie Burnett and received by Betty Yarbrough of the The Life Center in Andrews, Texas. The Life Center helps clients with free services to Andrews and surrounding areas. The TRTA book project is an ongoing year long project that puts books in the hands of families to encourage reading. TRTA Andrews/Gaines County unit knows the value of putting books in the hands of young children to spark a child’s imagination and stimulate curiosity, while helping develop a child’s brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills, and communication skills. Andrews/ Gaines County TRTA thanks the Life Center for partnering with us to place these precious books in the hands of young children in this area.

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Roller coaster sales tax numbers reach year low with recent rebate check

The city’s sales tax numbers over the past two months seem to resemble a roller coaster ride—they’re up one moment and down the next.

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County’s taxable value could take another hit with mineral values

Local taxing entities are perhaps bracing themselves for another decrease in certified taxable values that will determine tax rates and revenue for the following budget year.

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Postal delivery with a smile

Though he never envisioned a lengthy career with the United States Postal Service, Lester White quickly became a perfect fit as a popular mailman in Andrews three decades ago.

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Masks won’t be required at schools with return from spring break on Monday

The leeway provided in Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order that went into effect Wednesday was evident with local governing entities’ operational decisions this week.

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More than 20 percent of county residents have received at least the first vaccine shot

More than 20 percent of Andrews County residents have received at least the first dose of virus vaccination, according to a health department report this week.

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Last spring break was stark contrast to the one now

What a difference a year makes.

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New committee will recommend fee structures for rentals

The commissioners court on Tuesday approved forming a committee to recommend fee structures for rentals of county resources and countywide policies and procedures regarding waiving fees for usage of county resources.

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Keep Andrews Beautiful receives recognition after re-emergence

Shortly after re-emerging with new vigor and structure, Keep Andrews Beautiful was recently recognized with an honor from Keep Texas Beautiful, according to city officials.