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Operating calendar approved for schools

The school board on Tuesday approved an operating calendar for the next school year that includes the required number of instructional days and teachers on duty days, according to school officials.

401(k) door opens for small-business owners

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Are you a business owner who has wanted to offer a retirement plan to your employees, but you’ve been stymied by the costs involved? If so, you may be interested to learn about new legislation that can help open the door to the same type of plan enjoyed by employees of large companies.

Court approves long-range plan for library

The commissioners court on Tuesday approved a five-year plan for the county library that sets out goals such as adding new resources desired by all ranges of community members to increase visits.

Jack was part of a special era here

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Community members were saddened by the news they received last week with the passing of longtime Andrews resident Jack Nelson.

House wants armed guards at schools

House pushes armed officer at all schools

Case that was set to go to trial settled through plea bargain in district court

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A man who was scheduled to go to trial Tuesday in 109th District Court for sexual abuse of a child instead took a plea bargain, according to a district clerk’s office representative.

Response to threats is good

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An incident involving threats against the high school last week seems to be a product of the day and age in which we live.

High winds expected for Sunday could cause variety of damage

Residents will need to hold on to their hats—if they are wearing one—over the weekend.

Driver is injured in two-vehicle crash on Feb. 6 in NW Andrews

A two-vehicle crash the morning of Feb. 6 in northwest Andrews resulted in injuries to one of the drivers and significant damage, according to police.

Governor lays out his top priorities

Abbott lays out seven top priorities