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Sales Tax Receipts Up 33 Percent
News Editor Sales tax receipts were up a whopping 33 percent for Big Spring this month, according to the State Comptroller's office.
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Council Sinks Consent For Sea Containers
Staff Writer No more sea containers... for now. That's the message the Big Spring City Council handed down Tuesday night, giving final approval to a 180-day moratorium on applications and permitting for metal ...
Growing Pains: Overcrowding Prompt BSISD Officials To Transfer Students To Other Campuses
Staff Writer Big Spring Independent School District officials have begun shuffling some elementary students to other campuses to relieve overcrowding at local campuses.
City Budget Ok'd After Rate Change
Staff Writer A last-minute amendment to the proposed 2008-2009 budget spurred the Big Spring City Council to approve first reading of the fiscal plan by a unanimous vote Tuesday night, moving the city one step ...
Sales Tax Initiative Goes To Voters
Staff Writer To tax or not to tax, that is the question Howard County commissioners want area voters to answer during the November election, as the court agreed to place a new .5 percent sales tax outside Big ...
Big Spring State Hospital Director Named to Statewide Post
Big Spring State Hospital News Release August 25, 2008 Big Spring, Texas - Big Spring State Hospital Activity Therapies Director Lorie Couch, MA, recently was appointed to Discipline Chief for education, rehab ...
It's budget time, as the Big Spring City Council is expected to consider first reading of its 2008-2009 budget and hold a public hearing on the matter Tuesday evening, spurring it closer to completing its ...
Delinquent Taxes Lowest In 5 Years in Big Spring
CBS 7 Staff August 25, 2008 Howard County commissioners discussed the annual tax report today and they had good news on delinquent taxes in the county.
A shooting Saturday night sent a pair of Big Spring brothers to the emergency room, as police officials investigate the conflict that led up to the attack.
Big Spring State Hospital Employee Awarded State Employee Advocacy Award
Big Spring State Hospital News Release August 25, 2008 Big Spring, Texas - Big Spring State Hospital Administrative Assistant Melinda Gonzales was awarded the Top Hand Award for Chapter 52 by the Texas Public ...
EDC Board Holds Off On Pact Wtih Ryan Inc.
Staff Writer A possible contract between the Big Spring Economic Development Corporation and Ryan Inc., an economic development consulting firm, will have to wait, as the EDC's board passed on the issue ...
Landmark Hotel Stirs Many Fond Memories
Staff Writer First-time visitors to Big Spring might have a hard time understanding the connection residents have with the Settles Hotel.
Death Investigation Continues in Big Spring Drunk Driving Incident
CBS 7 Staff August 21, 2008 New information tonight on the death of a Big Spring teenager involved in a drunk driving accident.
Grand Jury Indicts 15 Individuals
Staff Writer Several cases involving Big Spring Police Department Drug Task Force undercover operations highlighted Thursday's session of the Howard County Grand Jury.
Tragic Accident: Teen's Death May Be Alcohol-Related; Friend Arrested
Staff Writer One teenager is dead and another arrested on a charge of intoxicated manslaughter following what law enforcement officials believe was an accident in the 5300 block of Longshore Road Wednesday ...
Officials tout new era for Big Spring's 'grand old lady'
Staff Writer After decades of broken promises and dashed hopes, Big Spring's "grand old lady" is getting the facelift she deserves.
Dead Body Identified / Arrest Made
Hey Mike Henry! Long time no see hear! I retired, was visiting the site happy to see your doing well, from an ole co worker..two thumbs up for the site and miss Big Spring..later! 13 Aug : 14:17 Posted by: ...
Teenager Dead After Suspicious Drunk Driving Incident
CBS 7 Staff August 20, 2008 Michael Robert Creel was pronounced dead this afternoon.
Testimony Begins In Alon Trial
Staff Writer There's good, then there's unprecedented. A group of Big Spring High School Advanced Placement students recently made waves with exceptional scores in national AP testing.
Re-Creating The Past: Local Group Enjoys History, Study Of Near-Forgotten Time
Features Writer Rainy weather didn't dampen the spirits of a local Middle Ages re-creation group which held an exhibition Saturday at the Old Settlers Pavilion in Comanche Trail Park.