Prairie dog trapping efforts surface in West Texas town
In Lubbock area towns officials battle prairie dog populations in parks. Residents recount past city life and describe trapping methods using boxes and water. The effort aims to protect spaces like Mac Park while noting dogs sometimes moved nearby and sparked sympathy for their antics.
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Mustangs edge Lobos in 12-AAA thriller
In a tense 12-AAA contest Tuesday night the Lobos held on for a win over the Mustangs after clock tricks and late drama as both teams battled for 12-AAA standings.
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January Arrests and Accidents Up in Local Report
A sheriff's office monthly report shows 78 arrests in January, up from 66 in December, with 11 traffic accidents vs 6. Drunk arrests lead with 41, followed by seven for worthless check swindling. Other arrests include rape, robbery, auto theft, simple assault, juvenile complaints, theft under 5000, and six for disorderly conduct.
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Clinton Dame
Henry Guillet Announces For County Attorney
Henry F. Guillet city attorney for six years announces candidacy for Andrews County county attorney. He studied at North Texas State Teachers College and SMU Law, licensed in 1942, served federal investigations on the West Coast, worked with VA claims, joined a Dallas title firm, later practiced in Kermit as city attorney, and moved to Andrews County in 1953.
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North Texas State Teachers College
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Wood County
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Fire destroys building at Phillips drilling site
Firefighters arrived Friday night to a blaze at a one room sheet iron watchman’s building located 11 miles northeast of Andrews at a Phillips Petroleum drilling site. The butane heater exploded starting the fire. no injuries were reported as workers prepared the nearby rig. The structure was entirely destroyed.
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January Juvenile Cases Handled Here 19 in January
In January juvenile authorities handled 19 unofficial cases as per Juvenile Officer Harold Biggs. The cases involved 10 white boys, 8 white girls, and one White-Latin boy with only two detained overnight. Liquor violations led with five cases. burglary theft and running away each had two cases.
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Ellenburger Discovery Finaled in NW Andrews
Pan American Petroleum reports Ellenburger discovery in Northwest Andrews County with a 24-hour potential of 792 barrels of 45 gravity oil, 12/64 inch choke, perforations 10,424 to 10,484 feet, and plans for Devonian dual completion. Location near Fullerton field, Andrews. Names include University Lands and Sinclair Oil & Gas.
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Andrews County
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Fullerton
Andrews
University Lands Survey
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Ora Cobb
North Strawn
Strawn
Nighttime theft strips 1958 Buick near town
Hoodlums stole a light blue 1958 Buick from LeRoy Denny on Northeast 2nd around 8:30 p m leaving the driveway well lit. They took wheels, a 22 pistol and tools, siphoned gas, and damaged the trunk before abandoning the car southeast of town. deputies recovered it Saturday night on an oil lease road.
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E. E Denny
Denny
Sheriff's Department
License Plates Now On Sale In County Courthouse
New license plates went on sale in the tax assessor collector's office Monday. State Highway Engineer D C Greer urged owners to register early before the April 1 deadline. Bring title and last year’s receipts. penalties reach 200 dollars for improper registration.
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Andrews
Floyd Peacock
Survival Game Up For Mustangs
The Andrews Mustangs face the Brownfield Cubs in a must win game Tuesday night as they chase a sliver of the district title. Mona hans leads with six wins and one loss. Pecos and Andrews meet, with Kermit looming as a potential spoiler.
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Mustangs Fall To Ector In Fourth Quarter Rally
Andrews Mustangs led 49 31 at end of third before Odessa Ector surged in the fourth, winning 60 56. Stan Petrey tallied 16 for Ector, Housty Brewer led Andrews with 18, while both teams shot well from the line.
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New Texas Party Affiliation Law Confuses Voters
Voters face changes under the new Party Affiliation Law requiring a stamped party preference on poll tax receipts or exemption certificates to enter party conventions. In Andrews county elders may vote without a certificate, while those with missing documents receive a special certificate proving participation in the party election.
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Andrews
Bailey Injured by Tubing at Permian Well Site
A. M Bailey of 310 Southwest Avenue was injured near Permian Well Service NW of town at 9:15 am Thursday when three quarter inch tubing joints slipped from elevators and struck his head. He received 30 stitches, remained unconscious, and was treated at Permian General Hospital.
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