Andrews, Texas
| Andrews, Texas | |
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| Motto: "Move Ahead" | |
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| Coordinates: 32°19′17″N 102°33′6″W / 32.32139°N 102.55167°WCoordinates: 32°19′17″N 102°33′6″W / 32.32139°N 102.55167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Andrews |
| GovernmentCouncil-Manager | |
| • Type | Mayor and Council serve as volunteers and appoint a city manager. |
| • City Manager | Glen Hackler |
| • Mayor | Robert Zap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 11,088 |
| • Density | 2,176.7/sq mi (842.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 79714 |
| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-03216[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329539[2] |
| Website | www.cityofandrews.org |
Andrews is a city in and the county seat of Andrews County in the U.S. state of Texas within the West Texas region.[3] The population was 11,088 in 2010. Along with Midland and Odessa, these cities form the Midland-Odessa Combined Statistical Area with a population of 241,316 in four counties. Andrews was the fastest growing Texas micropolitan in 2008 and 2009. [4]
Andrews was incorporated on February 2, 1937. Both the city and county were named for Richard Andrews, the first Texan soldier to die in the Texas Revolution.
United States Highway 385 (north-south), Texas State Highway 115 (east-west), and Texas State Highway 176 (east-west) intersect through Andrews.
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Geography[edit]
Andrews is located at 32°19′17″N 102°33′6″W / 32.32139°N 102.55167°W (32.321401, -102.551733).[5]
Demographics[edit]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 611 |
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| 1950 | 3,294 | 439.1% | |
| 1960 | 11,135 | 238.0% | |
| 1970 | 8,625 | −22.5% | |
| 1980 | 11,061 | 28.2% | |
| 1990 | 10,678 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 9,652 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 11,088 | 14.9% | |
| U.S. Census Bureau[6] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 11,088 people, and 4,379 households residing in the city. The population density was 2,310 people per square mile (891.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.9% White, 1.86% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.68% Asian, <0.01% Pacific Islander, 15.5% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.2% of the population.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.01% from 18 to 24, 13.9% from 25 to 34, 18.9% from 35 to 49, 16.5% from 50 to 64, and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. Males accounted for 50.2% and females 49.8% of the population.
In 2009 the estimated median income for a household in the city was $45,526, and the median income for a family was $51,271. The per capita income for the city was $21,016. About 14.13% of families were below the poverty line.
Andrews is the only populated city in Andrews County.
Economic development[edit]
Andrews is a city built on oil and soil. After the first oil well was drilled (1929) by Deep Rock Oil Company on Missourian Charles E. Ogden's property Andrews County became one of the major oil producing counties in the State of Texas, having produced in excess of 1 billion barrels (160,000,000 m3) of oil. However, the cyclical nature of the oil business (as well as diminishing production on existing wells), has caused the community to look into new means of economic development, such as waste disposal, which in some areas has caused controversy.
Waste Control Specialists (WCS), owned by Harold Simmons and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operates a 14,000 acres (57 km2) site in Andrews County on the border with New Mexico. The company was awarded a license to dispose of radioactive waste by the TCEQ in 2009. The permit allows for disposal of radioactive materials such as uranium, plutonium and thorium from commercial power plants, academic institutions and medical schools.[7] The company finished construction on the project in 2011 and started disposing of waste in 2012. There are two radioactive waste landfills at the site. The 30-acre compact site is owned and regulated by the State of Texas for use by Texas, Vermont, and up to 36 other states. The 90-acre federal site is owned by the United States federal government and is used for Department of Energy and other federal waste.[8] The company employs 130 people or about 1% of the total labor force in Andrews.[9]
The city is set to be the location of the proposed $400 million HT3R project.
In 1972, Andrews became the site of the first Kirby Company vacuum cleaner factory outside of the original location in Ohio. It is often referred to as "Kirby West" to signify the westward expansion of the country. The company employs about 200 people.
In effort to attract events to the community, the city funded and built ACE Arena (a multi-purpose arena) which opened in March 2007. In addition the city opened Andrews Business Park South to attract businesses. In 2011 the city opened Business Park West to provide more incentive options for attracting businesses.
The city opened a new museum in 2013 inside the first home built in Andrews. The house was relocated to property adjacent to the Andrews County Veterans Memorial. The city also completed more than $3 million in airport renovations. Voters approved bonds to construct a new $13 million loop around town which opens in late 2013. A brand new $2 million fire station and expansion of local elementary schools is expected to finish construction in 2014. A new $60 million hospital is also planned to open in 2015.[10]
Andrews is a dry county and prohibits the sale of any alcohol, although an option on the ballot in November of 2013 may change the status.[11]
Education[edit]
Students are served by the Andrews Independent School District. The school opened two new $18.5 million elementary school campuses and a $20 million performance center at the high school in 2008.
Junior College[edit]
The Andrews Business and Technology Center was completed in January 2006, in conjunction with Odessa College and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. The school focuses on technology and is a hub for distance learning.
Andrews County Veterans Memorial[edit]
The Andrews County Veterans Memorial is a memorial in Andrews which was created in 2006 as a tribute to those Andrews County residents who served in the United States' armed forces. Soldiers from every major conflict in which America has participated are honored.[12]
Post Office[edit]
Andrews Post Office, 100 NW Avenue H, Andrews, Texas 79714-9998
Notable people[edit]
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- Chad Campbell, professional golfer; born in Andrews.[13]
- Max Lucado, author and pastor; reared in Andrews and graduated from Andrews High School.[14]
- Randy Pendleton, state representative from District 73; reared and educated in Andrews.
- Shaud Williams, running back for the Buffalo Bills; born and reared in Andrews, graduated from Andrews High School.[15]
- Mickey Matthews, James Madison University head coach; born in Andrews.
- Eagle Pennell, Indie filmmaker; born in Andrews.
In popular culture[edit]
- The Bachelor filmed episode 705 in Andrews in 2005.
- Black Gold was filmed in Andrews for the 1st season.
- Parts of Gasland were filmed in Andrews.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ http://www.texasahead.org/texasrising/tr1006/back.html
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Selected Historical Decennial Census Population and Housing Counts". Historical Decennial Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/texas-site-begins-taking-federal-nuclear-waste-19343196#.UblWMfk3vg0
- ^ http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/texas-site-begins-taking-federal-nuclear-waste-19343196#.UblWMfk3vg0
- ^ http://www.andrewsedc.com/profiles.pdf
- ^ http://permianbasin360.com/fulltext?nxd_id=260212
- ^ http://cbs7.com/news/details.asp?ID=44205
- ^ Andrews County Veterans Memorial http://www.andrewscountyveteransmemorial.com/index.htm Accessed 1-13-2008
- ^ "Chad Campbell". PGA Tour. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ http://maxlucado.com/press/
- ^ "Shaud Rashae Williams". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
External links[edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Andrews, Texas |
- City of Andrews official website
- Andrews Chamber of Commerce website
- Andrews School District website
- Andrews, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
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