Big Spring News

The aquatic center so fervently embraced by Russ McEwen has officially been named in honor of the former Big Spring mayor and city councilman, who passed away in October 2012.

Early voting has been set in the June 8 runoff election to decide whether Raul Benavides or J.D. Smith will take over the District 5 seat on the Big Spring City Council.

The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. and 7 a.m. today: a LUPE MENDOZA CHAVARRIA, 59, of 605 S. Abrams, was arrested Wednesday on warrants for expired motor vehicle inspection certificate, failure to appear , disregarding a stop sign, parked with wheels more than 18 inches from curb and driving while ... (more)

A Dallas man is in custody facing serious charges after law enforcement officials say he attempted to car-jack a vehicle at the Murphy USA gas station in the Walmart SuperCenter parking lot Tuesday morning.

The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. May 21, 2013 and 7 a.m. today: a RICHARD LEE OLIVAS, 26, of 1600 Donley, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

File - In this Nov. 14, 1983 file photo, Billie Sol Estes speaks during an interview at the Big Spring Federal Prison Camp, in Big Spring, Texas.

How's that morning cup of joe tasting to you? Ready for a spit take? A new $13 million water reclamation plant, or the turning of sewage water into tap water, opened in Big Spring, Texas Monday .

Big Spring City Council convenes at 5:30 p.m. today to call for a run-off election June 8 to decide the fate of the District 5 council seat.

When Larry McLellan formally steps up as Big Spring mayor tonight, he also will step down as a trustee for the Howard County Junior College District.

File - In this Nov. 14, 1983 file photo, Billie Sol Estes speaks during an interview at the Big Spring Federal Prison Camp, in Big Spring, Texas.

The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. May 13, 2013 and 7 a.m. today: a JOSE HILARIO MARTINEZ, 26, of 1505 E. Cherokee, was arrested Monday on a charge of public intoxication.

Three years after being swept into office on promises of lower taxes, improvements to infrastructure and giving voters an increased voice in major city issues, Big Spring Mayor Tommy Duncan is leaving office figuring he batted three-for-three. On the eve of his surrendering the mayor's gavel to Larry McLellan, Duncan points with pride to the fact ... (more)

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Putman of Galveston, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Putman, to Grant Spence, son of Mr.

Residents in parts of parched West Texas can now count on the flush of their toilet to help supply their drinking water.

The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 9 a.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. today: a BRANDON S. COX, 38, of 312 Union, was arrested Sunday on a charge of public intoxication.

CBS 7 News May 11, 2013 Big Spring - A railroad crossing near Big Spring was blocked off for several hours tonight after a train hit a water truck.

Larry McLellen, left, talks with District 5 contenders Clint Collins and J.D. Smith while waiting for election results Saturday night at the Howard County Courthouse.

The new Colorado River Municipal Water District water reclamation plant is up and running, according to district officials, as the facility goes through a 30-day run to make sure all of the "bells and whistles" are operating as planned.

The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. May 11, 2013 and 7 a.m. today: a JUSTIN M. RAMIREZ, 25, of 710 Willia was arrested Friday on a warrant from another agency.

AEI released an excellent paper this week by Tanya Marsh and Joseph Norman, " The Impact of Dodd-Frank on Community Banks ," detailing the damage the financial reform bill has inflicted on these important institutions.