Howard County News

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.

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 ...

Staff Writer Any special projects members of the Big Spring City Council would like to see for the 2008-2009 budget will have to pay for themselves or wait, as the city staff presented a proposed budget Monday ...

Staff Writer Calling all Aggies , it's time for the annual Howard County A&M Club Scholarship Auction.

Howard County commissioners are expected to consider joining an 85-county public defender task force Monday morning, in an effort to keep costs down on capital murder cases.

Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with a May 4 gang shooting in Big Spring that claimed the lives of a woman, her unborn child and another man.

Wednesday, 09 July 2008 By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer A suspect wanted in connection with the May 4 double-homicide that claimed the life of two Big Spring residents is in custody this week after being ...

For Sherry Newton and others who used to look forward to selling tomatoes, onions, peppers, squash, okra, cantaloupe, black-eyed peas and more at Big Spring's farmer's market, a dry year has turned the yearly ...

CBS 7 staff July 4, 2008 The parades continued into Howard County as this is the Coahoma holiday parade.

News Editor Opportunities to celebrate our nation's independence will be abundant over the next two days, beginning with tonight's Pops in the Park fireworks and music show in the Comanche Trail Park ...

Kara Lee 6-29-08 CBS 7 News Howard County Ban Up in Smoke? Howard County,TX.-A temporary disaster declaration has expired in Howard County.

Staff Writer Citing "distractions" caused by an ongoing state investigation, Michael Downes and the Big Spring Independent School District reached a mutual parting of the ways Thursday night.

Staff Writer A pair of Big Spring men were indicted Thursday on charges stemming from a stolen truck that was set afire at a location on Gail Highway, as a Howard County grand jury handed down 12 indictments on ...

Two companies in the Metroplex say they will close facilities and lay off more than 800 workers.

CBS 7 Staff June 20, 2008 UPDATE 12:15 AM Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Howard County and Martin County till 1:15 AM.

Staff Writer More than 100 people with ties to the early days of Howard and Glasscock counties are expected to gather Saturday for the 84th annual Old Settlers Reunion.

Staff Writer Is there a tax increase in Big Spring ISD's future? Big Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees President Irene Galan, left, makes a point while board vice president Mike Dawson ...

Cornell Companies Inc. is a sponsor of the 75th annual Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo for the first time this year.

An investigation into the May 4 shooting that claimed the lives of two Big Spring residents is still under way, according to local law enforcement officials, with at least one suspect still at large.

By Brian Bethel Thursday, June 12, 2008 The high cost of gas is prompting area junior colleges to examine summer and fall programs with commuting students in mind.