Big Spring News

“Major Funk was an exceptional leader who exemplified the Air Force's core values of integrity, service, and excellence. It was my privilege to work closely with him. He was the perfect example of what it means to be an officer and a gentleman.”

Brad Funk, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, died when his T-38 jet crashed at Sheppard AFB, in Wichita Falls, Texas on Thursday morning, 1 May 2008. via TheSpectrum.com

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Mike Barker CBS 7 News May 6. 2008 Big Spring, TX - Big Spring police believe a gang known as the "Latin Kings" are responsible for the three drive-by murders in Big Spring last Sunday. via KOSA

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“I simply can't stress enough how much of a role they have played in all of this. We're planting this first tree in honor of arbor day, and they have just been so instrumental in all of this.”

Comanche Trail Park got a new addition this past week, as Keep Big Spring Beautiful teamed up with the city of Big Spring's Memorial Tree program to add a tree to the new Dana Duncan portion of the park. via Big Spring Herald

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“We had units working at both fires. We also had the Forest Service and Martin County Fire Department assisting us”

Staff Writer Any reprieve to the string of grass fires that plagued Howard County last month is most likely over, according to local fire officials, as a pair of blazes west of Big Spring Wednesday afternoon ... via Big Spring Herald

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“We're encouraging all employers to be a part of this job fair”

Staff Writer Area businesses looking for employees will get a chance to strut their stuff May 13, as several local entities team up to present the 2008 Job Fair at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum. via Big Spring Herald

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Different prisons for 3 ex-bankers Three former British bankers who pleaded guilty in a $20 million Enron-related fraud were each ordered to surrender to prison soon. via Houston Chronicle

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“We have a close working relationship that provides a strong bond to maintain a continuity of care to the patients we both serve. The experience, training and clinical expertise from both agencies greatly benefits the communities they serve.”

Mitchell County EMS, a ground ambulance provider serving communities in Mitchell County, has been recognized as an Air Evac Lifeteam "Working Together, Saving Lives" EMS partner. via Odessa American Online

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“I've gone from team captain to entertainment to door prizes to education for Relay; I know how important the money we raise is”

Special to the Herald The complaint of "there's nothing to do in Big Spring" has been answered for Saturday by the Relay Riders team from Howard College. via Big Spring Herald

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“The utility upgrades ahead of the street reconstruction project is the first step in this”

An update concerning the ongoing bond-funded projects will be the focus of the Big Spring City Council Tuesday evening, as officials move forward with several multi-million dollar projects. via Big Spring Herald

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