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No restrictions on fireworks sales this year, but officials urge residents to use caution

Fireworks sales kicked off this week and will continue through midnight on Independence Day, according to county officials.

Though the county’s drought index number has increased as of late, there are no fireworks restrictions in place concerning sales, said Andrews County Emergency Management Coordinator/Fire Marshal Mike Cook.

Even so, there are the typical regulations and safety standards that need to be adhered to, according to Cook.

Fireworks sales began Thursday at two locations in Andrews County.

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Highway wrecks result in minor injuries

A rollover accident Wednesday north of Andrews on U.S. Highway 385 resulted in minor injuries to the driver and two puppies in the SUV being taken to a local vet, according to authorities.

The crash occurred around five miles north of Andrews when the driver apparently lost control of the SUV and it skidded off the roadway before rolling and eventually coming to rest on its passenger side in pastureland.

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Sex offender arrested for not reporting FB account

A local grand jury indicted an Andrews man last week for failing to comply with requirements of a registered sex offender by creating a social media account under a different name and not reporting it, according to court records.

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Man charged with seven counts of burglary from a vehicle after DWI

An Andrews man who was initially arrested on drunk driving and evading charges early Tuesday was also allegedly responsible for multiple burglary of a vehicle incidents that occurred before his arrest, according to police.

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Items inside annex sold during garage sales before demolition

The demolition of the longtime middle school annex located west of the school is set to commence next month, according to school officials.

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Companies provide identical bids down to the penny on school district projects

It was a rarity that school officials can’t recall ever experiencing during the competitive sealed proposal process, but will work to the school district’s advantage. While bidding out several building-related projects—including a new culinary lab at the high school—the district received two proposals.

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Man who allegedly point handgun at teen during argument arrested

An Andrews man was apprehended by sheriff’s deputies Monday for allegedly pointing a gun at a teen during an argument at a residence in southwest Andrews County, according to authorities.

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COVID is still around, but case numbers are very few

Though the numbers are way down, a small amount of confirmed COVID cases are being logged in Andrews County, according to the health department’s weekly update.