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Fallen heroes to be honored at Memorial Day Ceremony

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Consider them as the Fallen Six Heroes.

They’re the true heroes who provided the ultimate sacrifice for their country so we can enjoy the freedoms we do today.

They gave their lives for their country and their county—Andrews County.

The conflicts in which they fought varied for some, but their spirit was the same—they were willing to fight for freedom.

Andrews County’s known six brave soldiers who perished in war date back to World War II in the 1940s and span to more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

County official arrested for fail to report

An appointed official with the county was arrested last week on a state jail felony charge pertaining to not reporting abuse or neglect of a child, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman.

Cory Marshall, the county’s chief juvenile probation officer, was apprehended by a DPS officer May 17 and charged with fail to report: abuse/ neglect child state facility, county jail records show.

Marshall’s arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred Nov. 15, 2018, involving his wife’s alleged threat of a child, Midland DPS Sergeant Oscar Villarreal said.

Family of late Griffin receives plaque

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It was just the kind of gathering Danny “Bo” Griffin would’ve enjoyed because there were lots of family members and friends involved.

The late Griffin, who died in March after suffering a heart attack, was remembered at Thursday’s city council meeting for his longtime service to the city that included a five-year stint as utilities director.

A right and wrong way to immigrate

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There is a right way and a wrong way to do things. A perfect example of both with immigration can be found in separate stories running on the front page

City’s sales tax numbers exceed $700,000 mark

Prior to this month, the city had strung together a consecutive streak with sales tax rebate checks exceeding the $600,000 level. But the most recent check from the state comptroller’s

AHS Choirs UIL Contest Results Cont.

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The Andrews High School Choirs competed at their UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest at the Wagner Nöel Performing Arts Center on April 17. The Chorale Women (Non-Varsity Treble Choir) received

Cool Gift Ideas for Dads and Grads

(StatePoint) Shopping for a dad or grad and need some cool gift ideas to impress your recipient? Check out these fun options: 1. Gift that keeps on giving. For a

Splash Park’s opening is delayed

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The anticipated opening of the city’s Splash Park will be delayed some due to some issues recently discovered with the pool’s gutter system, city officials said. While filling the pool

Police make arrests after 20 flee from Toyota SUV

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The older model Toyota SUV traveling through Andrews at 1:30 a.m. Monday initially caught a police officer’s attention because of a burned out tail light. But that simple equipment violation

Jaeger sensed subjects coming up from behind officers, took quick action to diffuse situation

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It’s been said dog is man’s best friend. A K-9 can also be a superb police officer partner, too. Ask local police K-9 handler Shawn Kelley and he’d surely concur