Big Spring News Archives

“The side yard was not included in the parking”

City Attorney Linda Sjogren explains the dynamics of a new parking ordinance currently being considered by the Big Spring City Council during a work session held Tuesday night. via Big Spring Herald

The fires happened last week on the 1300 block of Utah Street and the 700 block of Anna, just minutes away from each other. via KOSA

CBS 7 News October 29, 2007 Big Spring, TX - The jail proposition is bringing voters out to cast their ballot in Big Spring. via KOSA

“That's not fair, and I feel like someone should say something about it. It's not fair.”

Terri Myrick, co-owner of Mom & Pop Tattoos, pickets in front of the Howard County Library Wednesday morning in an effort to educate local voters on the $11.57 million jail bond issue. via Big Spring Herald

“That's yet to be seen. There are a lot of variables that go along with a project of this magnitude. We hope to, certainly. However, until we get into the nuts and bolts of it, it's not determined at this time.”

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer A new clubhouse for the Comanche Trail Golf Course estimated to cost $500,000 met some resistance Tuesday night, as the Big Spring City Council approved first reading of a ... via Big Spring Herald

“Some of the things you'll see will break your heart”

Big Spring Mayor Russ McEwen, left, and Big Spring Police Chief Lonnie Smith look at some photos at the police department during a reception in Smith's honor Thursday afternoon. via Big Spring Herald

“We would be more than happy to answer any questions they have.”

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer Area residents not familiar with MMA competitions will get the chance for a crash course Saturday evening, as Lonestar Combative Sports Promotion prepares to unleash Battle in Big ... via Big Spring Herald

And all you have to do is share some of the clothes you no longer use. The hospital is in desperate need of men's clothing. via KOSA

Bond Issue Looms For Big Spring I.S.D. 10/23/07 Mike Barker CBS 7 News October 24, 2007 Big Spring, Texas - A Big Spring citizens committee recommends closing most of the city's aging elementaries and building ... via KOSA

While several council members said last night they don't fully support the plan, they say they feel it is the best solution for the city. via KOSA

“I think we need to make it easier to get downtown if you want to bring people in for revitalization”

City officials considered a variety of options for converting all, or part of, the four main streets downtown into two-way streets during their meeting Tuesday. via MyWestTexas.com

“It's hard to put a number on it”

T erry Wegman, executive director of Moore Development, shows Howard County commissioners a map of one of three reinvestment zones approved by the court Monday morning. via Big Spring Herald

“Talk to your kids about strangers, there are good strangers like policemen, postal workers, city workers and we've got bad strangers.”

Stranger Danger - What Parents Need To Know 10/16/07 Catherine Collins CBS 7 News October 16, 2007 Odessa, TX - Many kids and parents have heard it a lot - "stranger danger"- and the reality of yesterday's Big ... via KOSA

Melissa Correa CBS 7 News October 21, 2007 Midland, TX- A police officer called out to "shots fired" in South Midland never makes it to the scene, because she's hit by a car. via KOSA

“The last election or two, about 60 percent have voted early. It's been climbing. I'm predicting 60-65 percent will vote early”

Early voting on an $11. 57 million bond issue to finance a 40,000-square-foot, 96-bed jail begins Monday on the third floor of the Howard County Courthouse in Big Spring. via MyWestTexas.com

Residents can take advantage of a special offer that could save them thousands during emergency situations. via KOSA

“We have space for 39 prisoners, and we have 25 to 30 in other county jails.”

Bill Warren CBS 7 News October 16, 2007 Last November, Big Spring voters turned down a 144-bed jail for ten million dollars. via KOSA

“It alone will alone will raise it another 28 percent”

Facing a Nov. 6 showdown at the polls, a new Howard County Jail will cost taxpayers $1.1 million a year in debt service, plan opponents argue. via MyWestTexas.com

“The spring is the site of our namesake so we wanted to revitalize it a little bit.”

Catherine Collins CBS 7 News October 17, 2007 Big Spring, TX - Big Spring's namesake -the historic spring - is getting a makeover and will soon be fully restored to its free-flowing state. via KOSA

“We're very lucky that this had the ending that it had”

A quick thinking escape by an 8-year-old may have saved both his life and the life of his playmate, authorities reported Monday. via My West Texas

CBS 7 News Staff October 16, 2007 Big Spring, Texas - The Howard County budget crisis could mean a man convicted of murder would be off death row, for good. via KOSA

“That person is not in any trouble we just need to talk to him to get a statement about what they witnessed”

Eddie Garcia CBS 7 News October 15, 2007 Big Spring, Texas - 47-year-old Tracy Lynn Wilson is charged with kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping, his bond has been set at $57,000. Big Spring Police say Wilson ... via KOSA

“I was pleased he received the maximum sentence; we felt it was definitely deserved”

By STEVE REAGAN Staff Writer A former Big Spring Police Department jailer has received the maximum sentence for having inappropriate sexual contact with a prisoner. via Big Spring Herald

“This open house provides us an opportunity to showcase the services that we provide in the advising and career center”

By Cindy Smith Special to the Herald BIG SPRING So maybe you don't know what you want to be when you grow up, or you're looking for a career change but not sure which direction to go. via Big Spring Herald

Now city officials are working to put a stop to it. City leaders say residential parking has gotten out of hand, and the current ordinance doesn't uphold the original standards the council agreed on. via KOSA

A jury deliberated for 30 minutes before they acquitted Rodolfo Hernandez of the crime. via KOSA

Big Spring I.S.D. reports nearly four thousand students. That's more than 100 students from the same time last year. via KOSA

“Some of the candles you can buy these days are inside glass jars and such”

Big Spring Fire Marshal Carl Condray addresses a group of kindergartners and first graders at Kentwood Elementary Tuesday morning. via Big Spring Herald

The Big Spring Police Department is investigating more than 30 burglaries in the area. via KOSA

Police say 18-year old Kimberly James entered 84-year-old Glen Forgus' home in Big Spring yesterday afternoon and demanded money. via KOSA

His original sentence has since been overturned by the 5th U.S. circuit court of appeals in December of last year. via KOSA

“It's not a situation where there's one group organizing these crimes”

The Big Spring Police Department is investigating what has been deemed a rash of burglaries in the Big Spring area, with more than 30 break-ins reported during the month of September. via Big Spring Herald

“This is a time when I get to hear directly from the people who entrusted me with the responsibility of representing them in Austin”

By STEVE REAGAN Staff Writer Two representatives for the price of one? Big Spring residents eager to keep abreast of the goings-on in Austin can certainly double their pleasure Thursday when State Sen. via Big Spring Herald

“If you leave, I will hunt you down and kill you, and if I can't find you, I will kill your family one by one until you come back or I find you!”

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the story of one Big Spring woman's experience as a victim of spousal abuse and the changes she made in her life with the help of volunteers and staff from Victim Services of Big ... via Big Spring Herald

A contract allowing the patients to stay free-of-charge at the Assisted Living Concepts facility is not being renewed. via KOSA

“Tripper was a rodeo star and a really nice guy”

The 43-year-old Midland owner of a chain of sports therapy clinics was summoned to 142nd District Court Thursday to answer the county pre-trial bonding office's motion that his $60,000 intoxication manslaughter ... via My West Texas

“It's particularly valuable and instructive because people tell me a lot about their priorities, and their priorities need to be my priorities”

Tatum Hubbard CBS 7 News October 4, 2007 Big Spring, TX - State senator Kel Seliger made a stop in Big Spring today. via KOSA

“We need to get this guy behind bars immediately.”

By STEVE REAGAN Staff Writer Big Spring police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a local woman at knifepoint early Wednesday morning. via Big Spring Herald

“It's exciting that you're being called and that somebody needs you, if there is a need then we can be there”

Liz Adeola CBS 7 News October 3, 2007 Big Spring, TX - Big Spring emergency officials now have a new life team that has the ability to answer calls for help in minutes. via KOSA

“Two of them were very good and the third one could be”

Three construction management companies will interview with Howard County commissioners Oct. via MyWestTexas.com

Contempt of court, disobedient of a court order: Margrita Ybarra Ayala, 48, of Midland was arrested Monday by the county court in the 3800 block of North Lamesa Road on a charge of contempt of court, ... via Midland Reporter-Telegram

“We don't currently have anyone in custody in relation to the crime, but we've interviewed several subjects. We're still looking at it, and we're waiting for the video tape from the robbery.”

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer Officials with the Big Spring Police Department are investigating an aggravated robbery that took place at Neighbor's Convenience Store Sunday morning. via Big Spring Herald

Midland Association of Retired School Personnel is to meet 11:30 a. m. Oct. 4 at the Fellowship Hall at the First Baptist Church. via MyWestTexas.com

Dr. Ray L. Simmons II, MD, 78, died Sept. 26, 2007, at his home surrounded by his loving family. via The Brownsville Herald