Big Spring News

Fire near the park - July 23, 2008

Firefighters with the Big Spring Fire Department inspect a portion of the building at KBYG Radio - located in Comanche Trail Park - following a fire at the facility early Tuesday morning.
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/fire-near-the-park?fromrss=1

Coahoma Individual Named To State FFA office - July 22, 2008

Staff Writer A pair of Lamesa men narrowly avoided tragedy Saturday afternoon at Lake J.B. Thomas, as a Big Spring man helped them to shore after their fiberglass rowboat capsized.
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/coahoma-individual-named-to-state-ffa-offi...

Tragedy Averted: Big Spring Man Helps Rescue Two Men In Danger Of Drowning at Lake Thomas - July 21, 2008

Staff Writer A pair of Lamesa men narrowly avoided tragedy Saturday afternoon at Lake J.B. Thomas, as a Big Spring man helped them to shore after their fiberglass rowboat capsized.
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/tragedy-averted-big-spring-man-helps-rescu...

Sentence Brings Closure For Victim's Family - July 20, 2008

Staff Writer Billy Ray Nelson, who was sentenced to death in 1991 for the brutal murder of an 18-year-old Big Spring woman, had his sentence reduced to life without the possibility of parole Thursday morning, ...
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/sentence-brings-closure-for-victims-family...

Man Flees Wreck - July 20, 2008

Staff Writer Officers with the Big Spring Police Department are investigating a traffic accident in the 600 block of E. 15th Street that happened Friday afternoon, sending a local woman to the emergency room ...
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/man-flees-wreck?fromrss=1

No Arrest Made In Shootings Here - July 19, 2008

Staff Writer The Big Spring Police Department is investigating a trio of shootings reported Thursday and Friday, but according to law enforcement officials, the attacks are not gang-related. According to Sgt.
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/no-arrest-made-in-shootings-here?fromrss=1

BSISD Hires Former Hereford Helmsmen As Interim Superintendent - July 19, 2008

Staff Writer Billy Ray Nelson, who was sentenced to death in 1991 for the brutal murder of an 18-year-old Big Spring woman, had his sentence reduced to life without the possibility of parole Thursday morning, ...
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/bsisd-hires-former-hereford-helmsmen-as-in...

Nelson Avoids Needle, Gets Life - July 19, 2008

Howard County District Attorney Hardy Wilkerson discusses the details of Thursday's hearing concerning Billy Ray Nelson, who was convicted of capital murder in 1991 and sentenced to death.
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/nelson-avoids-needle-gets-life?fromrss=1

Council Settles On Water-Sanitation Rate Hike - July 18, 2008

Staff Writer Howard County officials - joined by representatives from the city of Big Spring and 118th District Court - got a crash course in law enforcement and criminal proceedings software Tuesday with a ...
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/council-settles-on-water-sanitation-rate-h...

Commissioner Wants To Mull 'Assistance Tax' - July 17, 2008

Staff Writer At least one Howard County commissioner would like to see voters consider implementing a county assistance tax in hopes of alleviating lean financial times for the local government.
http://www.topix.net/city/big-spring-tx/2008/07/commissioner-wants-to-mull-assistance-tax?...