Big Spring News Archives

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

“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

“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

“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

“Every year, we get new exhibitors come in ... and they say how much they love the show”

Attention, area dog lovers - it's your time of year. The annual Big Spring Kennel Club Dog Show returns to Dorothy Garrett Coliseum May 3 and 4 and organizers are expecting more than 500 dogs from across the ... via Big Spring Herald

BIG SPRING Big Spring State Hospital recently presented service awards and special awards to the volunteers who provided more than 7,000 hours of service this year to the patients. via Odessa American Online

“The summit has the feel of the early pioneers of the food industry; plus it is very familial, and it has not become commercialized. And that is why it is so much fun.”

Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit to feature state's best chefs, wines By Celinda Emison Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Friday-Sunday How much: - Dining experience with Chef Stephan Pyles, 11 a.m. Saturday, $150 - Texas ... via Abilene Reporter-News

“We've seen too many instances where people incorrectly assumed family members were still in a house and died themselves when they went back into the home.”

Staff Writer You're never too young to learn the basics of fire safety, state officials believe. via Big Spring Herald

“Years ago, there used to be a snack bar on the first floor”

Staff Writer Howard County commissioners will meet to discuss a number of routine items Monday morning, including bids for aggregate and asphalt, items the county has contracted with the Big Spring Refinery for ... via Big Spring Herald

“This will be a good opportunity for us to discuss the situation, get his input on the situation and give him our input.”

Staff Writer Big Spring Independent School District officials will discuss the ongoing investigation against Superintendent Michael Downes when trustees hold their monthly meeting at 5:15 p.m. Thursday in the ... via Big Spring Herald

“An officer with the police department assigned to narcotics investigations was threatened by a subject armed with a shotgun”

Staff Writer One Big Spring man is dead and a second in custody after a shoot out with an undercover narcotics officer Monday afternoon in the 700 block of Lorilla. via Big Spring Herald

“It's like a fancy dance with everybody dressed in their finest”

Mix a dance contest, senior prom and a celebration of cultural heritage and you start to get an idea of the attraction of a powwow. via Big Spring Herald

“The fact of the matter is the amount of MDMA needed to get high is dangerously close to a toxic dose”

Staff Writer Area parents and guardians believing the big city drug woes are far away from their doorsteps may want to think again, as local law enforcement officials report a recent influx of the drug ecstasy. via Big Spring Herald

“KBSB will also have those wonderful back savers called 'Grabbers' for sale at $10 each”

Managing Editor Keep Big Spring Beautiful is looking for volunteers interested in taking part in Saturday's "Don't Mess with Texas" Trash-Off. "We need people who want to help clean up our town, it's just that ... via Big Spring Herald