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AHS XC runners compete well at state

Andrews High School XC runners (left to right) Aaron Jiminez, Gavin Ortiz, Ashley Espinoza and Mikylee Morrison competed at the UIL XC Championships in Round Rock this past weekend. Morrison finished 28th and Espinoza 72nd in the girl’s race and Ortiz was 33rd and Jiminez 108th.

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 12:00am

AHS XC runners compete well at state

Getting to state in any sport is a huge accomplishment! Huge! It means that when the best in the State of Texas gather, athletes are in a rare crowd. Four Andrews High School Cross-Country athletes,...

Salgado, Jannamon and Martinez earn tennis superlatives

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 12:00am

Salgado, Jannamon and Martinez earn tennis superlatives

There is certainly a “we’re the best” while competing in sports! There is also such a thing as ‘going overboard’. The Andrew High School team tennis program of coaches Rick Garcia and Jacob Harper...

The Andrews Marathon Man

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 12:00am

The Andrews Marathon Man

With the last name of Vote, it would be easily understood if Brian Vote was running for candidacy in Tuesday’s General Election— or at least encouraging residents to get out and do what his last name...

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 12:00am

The sky is the limit

They started out small, but they’re at the point now where the sky seems to be the limit. Their family business has grown by leaps and bounds since they began operating from their home years ago....

Morris guides Weatherford softball girls to state title in Oklahoma

STATE CHAMPS…Former AHS grad Ricky Morris, pictured with daughter Dacey and wife Deb, coached the Weatherford HS girls softball team to the Oklahoma 4A fast-pitch state championship a couple of weekends back. Morris, a one-time star baseball player for the Mustangs, still has family in Andrews including his parents Brenda and Stan Morris, brother Shay Morris and sister Kim Upton.

Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:00am

Morris guides Weatherford softball girls to state title in Oklahoma

As a youngster growing up in Andrews, Texas – Ricky Morris was no different than most young boys, with dreams of one day being an Andrews Mustang – or even more. Morris was especially gifted at...

TOP HEADLINES

The sky is the limit

11/05/2024 - 12:00am
The Andrews Marathon Man

11/05/2024 - 12:00am
Early voting numbers are down

11/01/2024 - 12:00am
Street closure considered for county project

11/01/2024 - 12:00am
County judge race will be settled on Tuesday

11/01/2024 - 12:00am
Fall Trash Bash cleans up the city

10/25/2024 - 12:00am
Bats make appearance at Glorieta Gym practice

10/25/2024 - 12:00am
Record voting turnout could occur

10/22/2024 - 12:00am
Andrews receives Film Friendly designation

10/22/2024 - 12:00am
Man who stole co-worker’s truck, debit card is apprehended

10/22/2024 - 12:00am
Race consists of Jones and Anderegg seeking two-year term

10/18/2024 - 12:00am
Early voting begins Monday, will include extended weekend hours through legislation

10/18/2024 - 12:00am
AHS baseball field improvement project through bond progressing

10/18/2024 - 12:00am
Arrest is made after sexual assault in store restroom area

10/11/2024 - 12:00am
Fuel tanker crash, spill closes state highway

10/11/2024 - 12:00am

NEWS

11/05/2024 - 12:00am

The sky is the limit

They started out small, but they’re at the point now where the sky seems to be the limit. Their family business has grown by leaps and bounds since they began operating from their home years ago. Gibbi’s Custom Creations LLC., which is owned by...

Man who flees from traffic stop shuts garage door on top of deputy’s head

County has a record turnout with its early voting numbers

Upcoming extension series set for PRMC aimed at memory help

County judge race will be settled on Tuesday

Street closure considered for county project

SPORTS

11/05/2024 - 12:00am

Football Mustangs clinch district championship

It’s crazy, but facts don’t lie. An Andrews Mustangs football program that sports fans couldn’t find enough words to criticize all of a sudden is the crowned district champions. Yes sir…two games in 3-4A football, following a 41-21 league win at...

Salgado, Jannamon and Martinez earn tennis superlatives

The Andrews Marathon Man

AHS XC runners compete well at state

Morris guides Weatherford softball girls to state title in Oklahoma

Going through the big ‘D’ and don’t mean Dallas

Columns

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11/01/2024 - 12:00am

Don’t allow all the politics to get you into a ruffle/tizzy

Two recent incidents concerning the current political landscape spilling over into feuds made me stop and catch my breath. One impacted a relationship between friends and the other between family members. It is important to keep abreast with the...

Man brandishes gun at juveniles in park

It’s best to stay calm when all goes haywire while at airport

Booth appointed to medical council by governor

City’s economic development nets Transparency Star

Chaney to be honored with flag service

OBITUARIES

Teresa Gayle Froelich

11/01/2024 - 12:00am

Teresa Gayle Froelich

Teresa Gayle Froelich, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away on October 26, 2024, in Andrews, Texas. Born on August 25, 1951, in Gorman, Texas, to John Paul and Bennye Sue Sharp, Teresa’s life was a testament to the power of family, love,...

Fonda Lee Johnson

Eva Jane Murray

Eulalia Dominguez