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Resolution opposing high-level radioactive waste expected to be drafted this week

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The county’s resolution opposing the pursuit of a license for interim above ground storage of spent fuel at Waste Control Specialists’ site in far-west Andrews County is forthcoming, commissioners learned Tuesday.

LOCAL PERMIAN BASIN CHAPTER – TEXAS DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (TXDAR), CELEBRATE WITH YEAR-END PRESENTATIONS TO OUTSTANDING MEMBERS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD-WINNER, DAR GOOD CITIZEN AWARD-WINNER, AND MEMBERSHIP CEREMONIES FOR TWO NEW MEMBERS

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TXDAR/NSDAR COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD, 2020: Leaders of the Andrews High School Mighty Mustang Band are shown above accepting the prestigious DAR Community Service Award from officers of the Permian Basin TXDAR Chapter, Andrews. (Left to right, above are): Assistant Director, Matthew Hernandez, Permian Basin TXDAR Regent Deborah Tompkins, Director John Darins, Mustang Band Captain Korbin Scott, auxillary/flag corps captain Kyla Bennett, Permian Basin Chapter Chaplain Barbara Puckett, and Permian Basin Chapter Treasurer Cindy Davis.

City addressing mosquitoes, asks for residents’ help

With the recent rainfall comes the prospect of more pesky insects—namely mosquitoes.

Public comment period includes statements from WCS, Fasken

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The public forum session of Thursday’s com- missioners court meeting to revisit the governing body’s resolution on pursuing high-level radioactive waste storage provided company representatives on both sides of the issue and community members an outlet to express their feelings.

Resolution will be adopted at upcoming court meeting

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The commissioners court on Thursday voted unanimously to oppose a private company’s pur- suit of a federal license for interim above ground storage of spent fuel in Andrews County.

NRC’s license review process almost finished

Though the commissioners court on Thursday approved an opposition stance to storing high-level nuclear waste in Andrews County, the federal agency reviewing Interim Storage Partners’ (Waste Control Specialists and Orano USA) license application is nearing the end of the multi-year process.

Learning about law enforcement

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Nearly 40 youths learned this week what it’s like to go through law enforcement academy and also the various roles of officers.

Man who pointed handgun at driver following minor vehicle wreck apprehended by police

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An Arizona man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly pointed a handgun at the driver of an 18-wheeler following a minor traffic accident at Main and Broadway, according to police.

Wedding

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Katie Narrell, of Andrews, TX and Kyle Kelley of Andrews, TX were united in marriage on June 5, 2021, at the Miltown Historic District in New Braunfels, TX.

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