Booger Brooks Routs Panthers In District Crown Showdown
Andrews quarterback Booger Brooks rushed 273 yards on 35 carries and scored three times in a shootout win over Fort Stockton, sealing the district championship as 8,000 fans watched. The 273 yard effort came despite a Panthers defense allowing few total yards all season.
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Mustang Stadium
Terry Williamson
Midland Reporter-Telegram
Terry
Andrews Mustangs
Mustang
Midland
Mustangs
Booger Brooks
Andrews
Ted Nelson
Fort Stockton Panthers
Brooks
Fort Stockton
Panthers
Momentum Builds as Andrews Mustangs Face Key Friday
The Andrews Mustangs, led by coach Tommy Watkins, seek a pivotal win after eight straight victories including a district clincher over Fort Stockton. A Friday loss could deflate their momentum and threaten the District 2-AAA title hopes. Watkins emphasized the team will do everything possible to win.
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Fort Stockton
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Perryton
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New Administrator Named For Permian General Hospital
Burt DeBord will start as administrator of Permian General Hospital in Andrews on Monday Nov 21 moving from Galveston where he serves as assistant administrator at UTMB. Doug Schoenewolf resigns Dec 2 to join Driscoll Foundation Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi as VP of patient services.
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Permian General Hospital
Andrews
DeBord
Galveston
University of Texas Medical Branch
Doug Schoenewolf
PGH
Hospital
Schoenewolf
Driscoll Foundation
Children’s Hospital
Corpus Christi
County Postpones Hangar Painting at Andrews Airport
Commissioners postponed repainting the Andrews County Airport hangars after the sole bid from Tex Coat of Andrews at 29 414 was deemed too high. The decision cited the season and uncertain timing as factors in returning the project to spring.
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Tex-Coat of
Andrews
Tommy Williams
No Action On City Jail Fees By Andrews County
Andrews County commissioners met to consider increasing jail and dispatch charges to the city but took no action. Sheriff Gregory and city officials had not yet met to discuss terms. a proposed $1,500 monthly increase previously discussed remains unresolved. The agenda also noted bid discussions for hangar roof work and a spray unit. The court authorized advertising for bids to buy a 1978 car for the juvenile probation officer.
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Andrews County
Bud Gregory
Gregory
Willard Snow
Les Brown
Brown
Harrison Steps Down As Engineer From County Projects
At the Monday commissioners court meeting A W Harrison announced he will not be available for county related projects after December 31. A veteran consultant since the early 1950s he said he plans to slow down at age 70. James Tompkins will continue as county consulting engineer.
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Commissioners Court
A. W. Harrison
Harrison
Local Parents Press Andrews Board Over School Complaints
About 40 to 50 local residents confronted the Andrews school board Tuesday night seeking answers on perceived problems in the system. Seven parents spoke, with responses from two principals and the curriculum director, Dr Norman Payne, during nearly two hours of discussion.
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Norman Payne
Norman Hall
Mary Henderson
Fred Nelson
San Andres
Henderson
Voters Approve Proposals 3 and 7 in Andrews County
Andrews County voters approved amendments three and seven on the Texas Constitution ballot amid a record low turnout of 293. Amendment three passed 234 to 58 to deny bail for felons on bail for prior felonies, while amendment seven passed 147 to 142 to ease removing judges.
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Andrews County
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Veterans Land
City acquires $12,900 sewer cleaner for Andrews
The City of Andrews received a hydraulic sewer cleaner costing 12 900 dollars. Joel Locke, director of public works, described it as the most modern equipment, capable of emulsifying grease with 1250 pounds of pressure and cutting roots. It can clean 2000 to 2500 feet daily and will reduce but not eliminate stoppages. Two workers operate it, with plans to train seven or eight more for expansion.
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Andrews
Joel Locke
Public Works
Locke
Santa to Ride in Andrews Christmas Parade
Santa will ride in the Andrews Christmas parade at 4 30 Tuesday December 6 this year Float categories include adult and youth divisions with 200 first prizes and 100 second prizes Golf cart and two wheel classes offer 30 first prizes and 20 second prizes Entries must contact the chamber office by November 30 Call 3 2695 or visit 700 W Broadway.
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