This is the way I remember it, and I am sticking to my story. Educational movies were not abundant back in the early 1950’s.  The schools in Andrews were certainly “modern” by the standards of the day, and they had a movie projector – but few movies to show. The teachers showed the same movies […]

Vintage photographs of Andrews, Texas – my hometown. Mr. Longley’s Barber Shop.  This is how I remember Andrews.  (Sweet Mother of Pearl!  I have been looking for this photograph for years.  And tonight I found it.  I just had to show it to you.  This photograph was once published in the Dallas Morning News showcasing […]

It is true.  There is a ghost town in Andrews County.  In reality, there is no town left – only ghost.  If one knows where to look, remnants of the town of Shafter Lake might be able to be seen. About four miles west of Andrews is Shafter Lake.  Yes, in this barren land there is […]