abtwitch Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 On their way to a playoff game in Sweetwater, TX, the Andrews HS Band bus had an on-head collision with a car going the wrong direction down I-20. DPS has confirmed two fatalities, both the driver of the bus and the car. Two students are in critical but stable condition and being treated at the Scenic Mountain Medical Center in Big Springs, TX. The playoff game has been canceled and parents are picking their students up from the Big Spring ISD Athletic Training Center. All students have been accounted for as of the most recent updates. www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Andrew-s-ISD-school-bus-involved-in-head-on-in-16636383.php I will update this post as more information becomes public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewFromTheBox Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 I saw this earlier this evening, but was waiting until we got more information before posting. Unfortunately, DPS has now confirmed another adult on the bus has passed away, bringing the total to three. Just terrible, terrible stuff. https://www.cbs7.com/2021/11/19/andrews-isd-bus-involved-major-accident-i-20/ If you are driving, both in general and with the long distances with playoffs, please, please be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 This is all just so very sad! 🥺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewFromTheBox Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 DPS has released the identities of those killed in the crash. It includes the driver of the truck, the driver of the bus and the Andrews head band director, Darin Johns. My heart breaks for the Andrews band. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/three-victims-identified-in-andrews-isd-bus-crash/513-5cd87078-39ca-4669-a98b-17a6bef99d98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinoGirl Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 This is horrible and absolutely heartbreaking. I think every band in Texas is saying a prayer for them right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandyBandyFandy Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 My heart breaks for the Andrews Band and everyone involved. At the end of the day, we are all one big band family. Such a huge loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewFromTheBox Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 If anyone is in the area, they will play the playoff game Monday at 2 pm at the Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater (where the game was originally set to take place). It sounds like the Sweetwater band and Big Spring band will be in attendance for Andrews. WoodlandsMom4ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ViewFromTheBox Posted November 23, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 If anyone is interested, unfortunately the playoff road came to an end today for Andrews. Despite leading roughly 3/4 of the game, Springtown rattled off 17-straight points to take a 43-33 win. But the Mustangs certainly played with fight. And the images coming out of Sweetwater were certainly moving. A reminder what the Texas high school band and football communities are about. I recommend taking a stroll through the #AndrewsStrong hashtag on Twitter. J-Mike16, LeanderMomma, WoodlandsMom4ever and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ViewFromTheBox Posted November 23, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Finally on this topic, I found a link to give monetary donations on the Andrews ISD website, if you feel so inclined to do so: https://andrewsisd.revtrak.net/donations/#/v/Bus-Accident-Donations LeanderMomma, Parkwoodmom and WoodlandsMom4ever 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewFromTheBox Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 Last thing on this: Dave Campbell's Texas Football had someone out there for Monday's game, and they produced this short feature video. Thought it was wonderfully done. Parkwoodmom and LeanderMomma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanderMomma Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 This is awesome. 🥺 Their jerseys and their prayer really touched me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKyu Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Dave Campbell's channel is usually pretty good. This was a fantastic tribute to not only the loss of a band director but to the tenacity of a community. Thanks for sharing. WoodlandsMom4ever and ViewFromTheBox 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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