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A total of seven hospitalized with virus, including five at Medical Center Hospital

The county’s virus test numbers are closing in on 1,000, and with those increased figures, the confirmed cases have also risen, according to Permian Regional Medical Center CEO Donny Booth.

Another suspect arrested for stealing AR-15 from vehicle at local dealership

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A second suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing a semi-automatic rifle from a vehicle at an Andrews vehicle dealership late last month, according to police.

New jail facility not far from completion date

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The county’s sparkling new, $28-million jail/sheriff’s office facility is just a few months away from its completion date, according to county officials.

Arrest made after AR-15 stolen from vehicle at local car dealership

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A Monahans woman was apprehended Monday for allegedly stealing a semi-automatic rifle from a vehicle at an Andrews vehicle dealership late last month, according to police.

‘Moose’ Johnson bows out of November city council race, council calls election

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The odd, new normal brought on by the virus pandemic has impacted elections in various ways.

Could masks be helping reduce surge?

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Though more virus cases have been reported locally over the past five days, it appears the surge that has occurred since mid-June has perhaps slowed down some.

Four nurses are added to health department to help with virus

Additional nurse-power is on its way to the county health department.

AEDC goals include seeing more jobs created during upcoming fiscal year

The Andrews Economic Development Corporation’s work plan for 2020- 2021 involving business attraction, infrastructure and communication and marketing was approved Thursday night by the city council.

Also, the AEDC’s annual operating budget was considered by council members. Goals for next year are centered on the AEDC’s purpose of “promoting, assisting and enhancing economic development enterprise in and around Andrews.”

New longevity pay scale will impact 11 employees

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The county’s new pay and longevity scales—approved Tuesday by the commissioners court—will result in less longevity pay to some longtime employees, according to county officials.

But on the pay scale side, no employee will make less than what they’re currently earning through the present format.

The new scales will go into effect next budget year and replace outdated ones in which pay steps maxed after six years and longevity pay was not capped and required over $405,000 from the county coffers this year.

Police locate large amount of cocaine in man’s truck

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A San Elizario, Texas, man is facing a drug-related charge following a routine traffic stop in Andrews Wednesday night.

Police discovered a large amount of cocaine in the back seat area of a Dodge pickup following the 8 p.m. traffic stop in the 200 block of NW Ave. I and arrested the driver, according to Andrews Police Chief Ronny McCarver.

Rodrigo Estrada-Lopez was transported to the Andrews County Jail following the incident and was charged with possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1 between four and 200 grams.