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Permian Regional Medical Center beginning to run low on ‘valid result’ rapid testing kits

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 12:00am

Permian Regional Medical Center beginning to run low on ‘valid result’ rapid testing kits

The ongoing omicron variant surge will likely peak shortly, but presently it is not only infecting a lot of residents, but also creating test shortages. Permian Regional Medical Center CEO Donny...

Court approves county land as site for new rec center

The county’s new recreation center will be constructed on county-owned land near Clearfork Elementary School.

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 12:00am

Court approves county land as site for new rec center

The former junior high and west annex facility property considered for housing the county’s new recreation center was taken off the table Tuesday as a prospective site for the project. The...

Adult probation was a labor of love for director

Carolyn Jones was a fixture in probation for 27 years.

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 12:00am

Adult probation was a labor of love for director

The adult probation director position from which Carolyn Jones retired this week was perhaps more of a labor of love and service to the community than an actual job to Jones. That’s how she...

AHS girls win 6th straight district title; boys repeat as 4-5A champs

TOP GUN...Brian Abney helped the AHS 200 medley relay place 1st in district with a 1:45.94.

Thu, 01/27/2022 - 12:00am

AHS girls win 6th straight district title; boys repeat as 4-5A champs

Count them and weep! Warning -- it’s going to take a good while! The Andrews High School swim program totaled 349 points to win both the girls’ (179) and the boys’ (170) titles at the 4-5A district...

HUSTLE TIME

Sun, 01/23/2022 - 12:00am

HUSTLE TIME...AHS’ Brock Tijerina and Raleigh Clark chase down a loose ball in 49-45 win over Monahans. rudy diaz photo

TOP HEADLINES

West Texas Crude prices climb to highs not experienced in more than seven years

01/23/2022 - 12:00am
Late Johns was mentor, friend to AHS’ new band director

01/23/2022 - 12:00am
Braly files to run for fifth term in mayor position

01/23/2022 - 12:00am
AHS’ modern culinary lab will open doors for students

01/23/2022 - 12:00am
Hundreds helped in Christmas giveaway

12/23/2021 - 12:00am
Romo could be first Independent Party candidate here

12/23/2021 - 12:00am
OPD unit rammed, pursuit ends in Andrews County

12/23/2021 - 12:00am
Warren’s much-improved boys win 3 of 4 in own Bice Classic

12/16/2021 - 12:00am
Andrews County surpasses 3,000 confirmed virus cases in health department’s latest update

12/16/2021 - 12:00am
New jail facility meets expectations

12/16/2021 - 12:00am
Three more file for candidacy in March election

12/16/2021 - 12:00am
Adult Literacy program reaches milestone year

12/16/2021 - 12:00am
Tijerina’s 8th ‘A’ boys are district champs

11/21/2021 - 12:00am
Food Pantry’s first Thanksgiving distribution from new facility is a very successful one

11/21/2021 - 12:00am
‘In times like these we come together for support’

11/21/2021 - 12:00am

NEWS

01/27/2022 - 12:00am

Flying debris incident on highway claims man’s life

An Odessa man was killed last Friday afternoon after road debris hit by an oncoming truck flew up, broke through his cab’s windshield and struck him while he was traveling on State Highway 115, according to investigating Texas Department of Public...

Adult probation was a labor of love for director

Court approves county land as site for new rec center

Permian Regional Medical Center beginning to run low on ‘valid result’ rapid testing kits

Late Johns was mentor, friend to AHS’ new band director

West Texas Crude prices climb to highs not experienced in more than seven years

SPORTS

01/27/2022 - 12:00am

Wear white or be square for Andrews huge game with Indians

When it comes to high school boys’ basketball, Seminole has always been king of the hill when it involves the Indians vs. the Andrews Mustangs. That changed a little when Coach Todd Warren’s boys beat Seminole on their home court to start district a...

AHS girls win 6th straight district title; boys repeat as 4-5A champs

Warren’s boys at top of race

AHS girls staying focus on big picture

Lopez’s 8th ‘A’ Fillies win 3 of 4 in tourney

Columns

City earns financial reporting award for 41st straight year

01/27/2022 - 12:00am

City earns financial reporting award for 41st straight year

The city’s finance directors have come and gone over the past 41 years, but the streak remains alive and well. It has been an impressive run, at that. The City of Andrews recently made it 41 straight years and counting in receiving a Certificate of...

Porter’s Round-Up program raises $177,000 for Orphan Outreach

Forum will give insight into county judge, commissioner candidates

Holiday virus surge pushes county past 400 active case level for the first time

EMS report reveals more calls last year

Blanco promoted to PIO/media sergeant at Midland DPS Office

OBITUARIES

Carolyn Sue Powers

01/27/2022 - 12:00am

Carolyn Sue Powers

Carolyn Sue Powers, 78 of Andrews, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Andrews, Texas. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Andrews Old cemetery in Andrews, Texas. Honorary pallbearers will include...

Anna Ford

Dorothy Laverne Hart

Patrician Ann Bain

Felix Lujan Leyva

Nada June Thacker