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Andrews ISD’s new gym use policy discussed during rec center topic

The commissioners court briefly discussed the community rec center project during a workshop meeting Tuesday afternoon, including a report from the youth recreation department director regarding a new gym usage policy from the school district for non-profits.

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School board considers $2.7-million proposal for turf, spectator stands at new soccer/football field

The school board on Tuesday was to consider an administrative recommendation for turf and spectator stands at the new high school soccer/football field that could cost the district around $1.3 million, according to school officials.

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Permian Basin Chapter, NSDAR Holds April Meeting

The Permian Basin Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 19th in the Friends Room of the Andrews County Library at 1:00 in the afternoon. Hostesses for the meeting were Deborah Moran and Vlinda Link. The program for the meeting was to honor the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C., in Arlington National Cemetery.

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AHS Choir

The AHS Choirs will present their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 12, at 7:00 pm in the Concert Hall and will feature Chorale Women, Chorale Men, BlackGold and A Cappella. The program includes “Pure Imagination”, “Do You Hear the People Sing” from Les Miserables, “Defying Gravity” from Wicked, “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Sunday Best”, “Blackbird”, “That Lonesome Road”, and more. Come and support the choirs in their last concert of the year and be entertained with good music by some of the most talented students in the area. The concert is free.

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Jaguar collides with two parked vehicles, fence and a carport after leaving the roadway on SW 13th St.

A three-vehicle crash the afternoon of April 22 in southwest Andrews involved a Jaguar XJ striking two parked vehicles and a fence, according to police.

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Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently staged for Mustang Country BBQ at 1240 S. U.S. Highway 385. The restaurant includes a drive-thru area for big rigs and opens at 11 a.m. on weekdays. It is owned by Martin and Pauline Martinez.

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Jail Log (alleged offenses)--

Marvin Dwayne Lopez of Andrews on April 21 for (warrant) assault causes bodily injury, surety bond $5,000; (warrant) assault causes bodily injury, surety bond $5,000.

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City hall project goes before council May 12

The city council on Thursday will decide the course of action for a new city hall project that has been considered in one form or fashion for several years.