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AHS: All-Region Choir

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The Texas Music Educators Association held the High School All-Region Choir Auditions on Saturday, September 28, at Permian High School. 16 Andrews High School Choir members qualified for the Region VI Small School All-Region Choir and 14 of those qualified for the Pre-Area round of auditions. Those qualifying for the Pre-Area auditions were in the top 12 of their voice parts and will audition again on November 1st in Odessa. If they are in the top 8 of their voice part at the end of the Pre-Area Auditions, they will qualify to audition for the Texas All-State Choir in January.

City wants more affordable housing developments

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City officials would like to see more affordable housing projects similar to the one being constructed in southeast Andrews become a reality.

That’s why the Andrews Economic Development Corporation Board has discussed possible incentives to attract more projects.

With an oilfield economy that remains in an upswing, the demand for affordable housing remains, according to Andrews City Manager Steve Eggleston.

Plumbing with a passion

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Since he began his longtime plumbing career, Kade Ellison had a goal to earn a master plumber’s license and start his own business.

Ellison achieved both those ambitions in the summer.

He started Ellison Plumbing LLC in late July and passed the master plumber test soon after in August.

She’s Not Faint Of Heart

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CREATURE FEATURE

Over the years, Amy Russell Allison has encountered many wildlife adventures—most of which have ended with a dead animal or reptile based on her marksmanship shooting or expertise with a shovel head.

The former longtime Andrews resident once shot a javelina that had been in her yard and caused a threat to her children and pets.

Allison has also blasted and decapitated numerous rattlesnakes—including many in Andrews County and more at their new home in Seminole.

School Menu

Monday, Oct. 21 Holiday

Tuesday, Oct. 22 Breakfast

Cereal/Breakfast Pizza, Cinnamon Toast, Fruit/ Juice

Lunch

Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty Tater Tots/GravyBiscuit/Fruit/Veg. Juice Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Wednesday, Oct. 23 Breakfast

Cereal/Graham Cracker Fruit Juice

Lunch

Corn Dog Baked Beans Mini Carrots Chips/ Fruit/Cookie Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Thursday, Oct. 24 Breakfast

Cereal/ Yogurt Biscuit/Fruit/Juice

AMS Choir Fall Concert

The Andrews Middle School Choirs will be presenting their Fall Concert on Tuesday, October 22nd. The 6th grade concert will begin at 6:30 pm, and the 7th/8th grade concert will begin at 7:30 pm. The concerts will be held at the AISD Concert Hall and will feature our newest ensemble: Mustang Voices. Come and support the Middle School Choirs and enjoy an evening of good music! (Admission is free.)

Youngster battling cancer fulfills ambition to become peace officer

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Area law enforcement agencies this week made a dream come true for a 7-year-old girl battling terminal cancer.

Abigail Arias of Freeport, Texas, had a strong desire to become a peace officer, and she didn’t let an uphill battle with the deadly disease stop her from reaching her goal. West Texas law officers allowed the young girl’s ambition to become a reality this week.

Officers representing several agencies—including the Andrews County Sheriff’s Office and Andrews Police Department—staged a swearing in ceremony for Arias Wednesday in Midland.

Latest check pushes WCS amount to county over $12 million

Waste Control Specialists’ most recent quarterly payment to the county relating to a five percent surcharge on the company’s gross receipts from its low-level Compact Landfill rounded out the fiscal year total and also surpassed a milestone figure.

The fourth quarter check of $265,272 pushed historical payments dating back nearly 10 years past the $12 million figure, according to WCS Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Communications Elicia Sanchez.

Berryhill files for U.S. Congressional race

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Longtime Odessa businessman and Mission Messiah Women and Children’s Program founder Jamie Berryhill recently announced his candidacy for the United States 11th Congressional seat presently held by Mike Conaway.

Conaway, who has served in the District 11 seat since its formation, announced several months ago he won’t seek a ninth term, effectively opening the door to the office.

Fine Show

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The vehicle entries came from far-away places for West Texas Finest’s 5th annual Grill & Chill car show Saturday at Lakeside Park. Just how far did they come from? “We