Big Spring News

HERALD photo/Amanda Moreno Cub Scout David Tidwell places a flag on a veteran's grave at Trinity Memorial Park Saturday morning.

Goodbyes and hellos will figuratively highlight this month's Howard College trustees' meeting.

The Big Spring City Council will meet Tuesday night to canvass the results of the May 12 municipal election, which will officially get the ball rolling on the $13 million overhaul of the municipality's water and wastewater facilities utilizing economic development funding approved by voters.

Investigators with the Big Spring Police Department are still sifting through witness statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of 22-year-old Noe Sanchez, who was struck by a vehicle following gunfire Sunday in front of the Big Spring Mall.

While the focus of Tuesday night's public meeting hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation was to introduce improvements to the coming U.S. Highway 87 relief route, that didn't stop local residents from showing their concern for the possible economic impact the route could have on Big Spring.

The death of a 22-year-old Big Spring man Sunday at the Big Spring Mall may be connected to a family feud.

Contributions to the community don't go ignored. Friday at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Keith Graumann will be recognized for his contribution to the community at the Good Scout Award Dinner.

Early voting for local candidates in Ector County started Monday, but several area towns in West Texas held bond elections Saturday to vote on items ranging from schools to hospitals.

Those who feel passionate about the Port-to-Plains truck reliever route around Big Spring should attend a public meeting here Tuesday.

The city of Big Spring will be able to move forward with its proposed $13 million overhaul of the municipality's water and wastewater facilities utilizing economic development funding.

Big Spring voters will get one last chance to weigh in on this year's municipal elections Saturday, as the fate of a proposed overhaul of the municipality's water and wastewater facilities using up to $13 million in economic development funds hangs in the balance.

Big Spring public school trustees have joined hundreds of their colleagues across Texas in protesting the emphasis state officials place on high stakes testing.

A man is accused of trying to steal a cash register from a Big Spring convenience store.

Utah Scientific, the worldwide leader in routing and master control switchers, today announced that West Texas NBC affiliate KWES-TV has upgraded to digital HD with Utah Scientific equipment.

Good Morning~Rain falling throughout the Permian basin is causing flooding in Midland, Odessa and Big Spring.

Big Spring City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to deny a rate increase requested by Atmos Energy's West Texas Division estimated at $11.6 million, a move that will likely force the issue before the Texas Railroad Commission.

One of the surest signs construction of new school buildings in Big Spring is nearing completion is the campuses they are replacing are about to be demolished.

Singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson will take the stage in Big Spring tonight as the last performer in a series of concerts designed to raise funds for the Comanche Trail Park renovation project.

The Big Spring City Council is expected to deny a rate increase requested by Atmos Energy's West Texas Division during its meeting Tuesday night, a move city officials say is necessary due to a breakdown in negotiations.

Early voting totals are down in this year's municipal contest, according to local election officials, with just two days left to cast early ballots next week.