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MICHAEL RIGGS

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:00am

Three arrests in three months

An Andrews man who was arrested and charged last month with possession of a controlled substance between four and 200 grams was apprehended by police again this week on a similar drug-related charge...

The outdoor arena is now covered with a roof and should open more possibilities for the ACE Arena.
Linda Drake/ACN

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:00am

Arena roof opens new options for ACE

An overall project that will attract larger roping events to the Andrews County Expo Arena requires only one more facet to be completed, according to county officials. The major part—adding a roof...

Ransom demands from cyberattacks can be very costly.
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Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:00am

County to take proactive method against potential cyberattacks

Cyberattacks are a real threat to municipalities and counties. Just ask those with nearby Potter County and the City of Fort Stockton. Ransomware recently infected the Potter County’s computing...

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:00am

State’s tax rate cap will effect governing entities

One local taxing entity escaped the recent state legislative session unscathed with no reduction to the percentage of tax rate increase before a rollback election is required, while the others weren’...

The five occupants of a Ford F-150 involved in the Tuesday afternoon crash were taken to PRMC.
Linda Drake/ACN

Sun, 06/16/2019 - 12:00am

Man faces intoxication assault with vehicle charges after crash

HIGHWAY CRASH A Midland man who allegedly caused a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon just north of town that seriously injured the five occupants of the other vehicle fled the scene and was...

TOP HEADLINES

Andrews Teen Court a success

06/09/2019 - 12:00am
Man charged for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend multiple times after argument

06/09/2019 - 12:00am
Head-on crash kills one driver, seriously injures the other one

06/09/2019 - 12:00am
Top flight of Bice Classic was one-sided

06/09/2019 - 12:00am
Prieto selected to play in Texas High School All Star Game June 15th

06/09/2019 - 12:00am
Apartment project begins in southeast Andrews

06/02/2019 - 12:00am
City hall remodel will cost around $3.1 mill.

06/02/2019 - 12:00am
Firefighters knock down well house fire before trailer catches

06/02/2019 - 12:00am
Wells could be first project with repurposed sales tax proceeds

06/02/2019 - 12:00am
Human resource position is topic

06/02/2019 - 12:00am
AHS girls play ‘scared’ in 7-0 game one loss to Lady Eagles

05/26/2019 - 12:00am
Fallen heroes to be honored at Memorial Day Ceremony

05/26/2019 - 12:00am
They did it!

05/26/2019 - 12:00am
Fallen heroes to be honored at Memorial Day Ceremony

05/26/2019 - 12:00am
Traffic stop, suspicious vehicle lead to drug busts

05/19/2019 - 12:00am

NEWS

06/20/2019 - 12:00am

How to Start a Business

Thinking of starting a business? Tyler Patton, business consultant for America’s SBDC U.T. Permian Basin, will be at the OC Business & Technology Center (201 NW Ave. D – Andrews) on Tuesday, June 25 from 6pm to 8pm. He will discuss requirements...

Census is looking to hire local residents

State’s tax rate cap will effect governing entities

County to take proactive method against potential cyberattacks

Arena roof opens new options for ACE

Three arrests in three months

SPORTS

MUCH DESERVED...AHS’ Marley Moralez earned 4AAll-State honors after a fabulous 2019.

06/20/2019 - 12:00am

Moralez named 4A All-State

Andrews Lady Mustang star pitcher Marley Moralez is good! Very good! Andrews Lady Mustang hitting star Marley Moralez is good! Very good! Get the picture! To be honest, Moralez, the all-around star player for an Andrews’ team that went five rounds...

Nunez picked third-team 4A All-State outfielder by Texas Baseball Coaches

Prieto, Rodriguez shine in all-star games

Rodriguez picked to play in Greater West Texas All-Star game

Watkins has 5th career golf hole in one on five

Lady Mustangs Basketball Camp

Columns

06/20/2019 - 12:00am

Governor signs three bills into law

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on June 6 signed three bills into law to improve school safety and expand access to mental health resources. “After the horrific shooting (at Santa Fe High School on May 18, 2018) and the subsequent school safety...

Legislative action impacts district’s tax rate, budget

Stocks are topping, crude at $52

A record shattering year for student enrollment numbers now completed

D-Day hero

Legislature passes tax reform measure

OBITUARIES

06/20/2019 - 12:00am

Thomas Scott Jr.

Mr. Thomas Scott Jr.of Fredericksburg passed away on Friday June 14th in the Hill Country Memorial Hospital at the age of 84 years. Thomas was born May 18, 1935 in Andrews, Texas to Thomas and Elsie Cottle Scott Sr. Thomas was a Veteran of the...

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