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Factual info about spent fuel storage

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In November 2018, I wrote an editorial to provide some factual information about used nuclear fuel transport. Recently there have been several statements made in the media related to the

Oil, stocks tanking

Energy service companies continue to struggle. The XES ETF already trades beneath its 2009 panic low. Now trading at a mere $8.79, it looks to re-test its May low of

Census is looking to hire local residents

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The U.S. Census Bureau is accepting applications from local residents for the upcoming 2020 count. A variety of positions are available and they pay $15 per hour. Those interested can

An Undying Love

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Family members of Jack and Miwako Smith understood through example the undying love the couple shared together—a love that pierced through their respective American and Japanese cultural gaps and resulted

Board approves proposed budget

The hospital board approved a proposed tax rate Monday that is slightly below the rollback rate, yet under the present-year figure. An increase in taxable value within the hospital district

Leak in city’s main water line requires day-long repair

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A main water line feeding the city from well-fields sprang a major leak either late Thursday or early Friday and required repairs by city workers all day and into the

Memory care facility approved at PRMC’s strategic meeting

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MEMORY CARE

Providing a memory care facility for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients has been a primary ambition of those with the local hospital for several years.

The reason is because a strong demand exists for those services locally, Permian Regional Medical Center CEO Russell Tippin has said.

The hospital district’s $7.2 million bond proposal for a 24-bed memory care facility was defeated at the polls in November 2016.

Andrews Exes take a stroll down memory lane during reunions

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CLASS REUNION

Many involved with the annual Andrews Exes Reunion over the weekend took a stroll back in time.

For some, the stroll down memory lane went back a ways. Others didn’t have to stretch their memory banks too far.

But whether it was 10 years or 50 since they walked the halls of Andrews High School, everyone agreed it was good to catch up with classmates and reminisce about past glory days.

The AHS Class of ’69 was the featured 50-year reunion. Class members met at Dan Fisher’s home Friday night for a catered dinner.

Man faces sexual assault charge

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An Andrews man was arrested June 23 for sexually assaulting an adult female at a residence in the northeast part of town, according to authorities.

Alexander Sweek Cabrera was apprehended by police for an alleged incident that occurred June 18 and involved a female acquaintance of his, police said.

Cabrera was charged with aggravated sexual assault and also with possession of a controlled substance, according to Andrews Police Chief Ronny McCarver.

County is proactive against possible cyberattacks

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An analysis of the county’s information technology systems to detect any weaknesses against potential cyberattacks began this week, according to county officials.

The diagnostic work is being performed by Computer Transition Services, which was approved Monday by the commissioners to enter a work agreement with the county.

The company was approved through the requests for qualifications process, Andrews County Judge Charlie Falcon said Tuesday.