Big Spring News

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer Any concerns local organizers with the Operation Christmas Child program had of not meeting their 700-shoebox goal this year were swept away this week, as they delivered more than 800 of the holiday boxes to a collection point in Odessa Monday night.

Big Spring Police Make an Arrest in 3 of 12 Armed Robberies 11/24/09 Greg Sherman CBS 7 News Big Spring Reporter November 24, 2009 The following is a media release courtesy of Tony Everett from the Big Spring Police Department: INVESTIGATORS WITH THE POLICE DEPT.

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer A Big Spring man is in the custody of the Howard County Jail today, facing several counts of aggravated robbery, including the gunpoint robbery of a local woman in a church parking lot Sunday evening, according to local law enforcement officials.

In this week's Sunday's Child, we introduce you to Josh. Once again, we've got a true Texas Longhorn fan in the house.

By STEVE REAGAN Staff Writer Lean economic times are forcing local United Way campaign officials to "think outside the box" to find ways to meet their goal.

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer A 74-year-old Big Spring man was indicted on child pornography charges this week by a federal grand jury in Lubbock.

A brand new silent alarm system, installed after several other instances of trespassing and criminal mischief, alerted authorities to the crime.

Greg Sherman CBS 7 News Big Spring Reporter November 17, 2009 Big Spring, Texas - 2 more armed robberies last night bring the total of armed robberies since Halloween to 11.

State Senator John Carona out of Dallas thinks it's time to tax gas again. He's proposed legislation that would add 10 cents to the existing state tax on gasoline, and he says there may be no other solution.

By STEVE REAGAN Staff Writer Area residents concerned about the recent outbreak of the H1N1 flu strain will have a chance to have their questions and concerned answered by state health officials at a town hall meeting Monday in Big Spring.

Alon USA, parent company of the Big Spring Refinery, announced today that it has dropped the lawsuit it filed against the Howard County Appraisal District earlier this year, contesting an appraisal value of $169 million levied against the refinery for the current tax year.

Home developers and oil and gas drillers in Midland have been waiting for the City to make a decision on surface versus mineral rights, and today, they're one step closer.

Greg Sherman CBS 7 News Big Spring Reporter November 10, 2009 For months the Howard County Health Center was going thru the nightmarish dream of trying to find a site.

Greg Sherman CBS 7 News Big Spring Reporter November 9, 2009 A Big Spring man was indicted by a grand jury on kidnapping charges this morning.

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer Big Spring attorney Tim Yeats announced this week he will be vying for the 118th District Court Judge seat in next year's election, as long time District Judge Robert H. Moore III has indicated he will not run for re-election. Moore, who has overseen some of the most controversial cases in Howard County during his ...

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer November means plenty of things in the Crossroads area, but for a local country music legend it's all about tradition, as Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys prepare to celebrate 63 years of music with a bash at the Stampede Saturday evening.

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer Firefighters from three different agencies converged on a fire in Borden County Monday afternoon that destroyed a one-story home and threatened to spawn a wildfire, according to officials.

Greg Sherman CBS 7 News Big Spring Reporter November 2, 2009 Big Spring Police are investigating a weekend aggravated robbery.

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer As little ghosts and goblins get ready to hit Big Spring's streets in search of tasty surprises Saturday night, District Adult Probation will once again do its part to protect the community with mandatory meetings for local sex offenders currently on probation.

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer Despite several immensely popular screenings this past year, the Big Spring Film Society isn't looking to rest on its laurels, as the local organization gets ready to hold a meeting Nov.