Archive - 2013
April 11th
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. today:
• MELINDA MACHADO GAMBOA, 36, of 1200 Dixie, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant from another agency.
• DAVID ADAM MARTINEZ, 28, of 608 Caylor, was arrested Wednesday on charges of fleeing from or attempting to elude police officers and disregarding a stop sign.
• MALORY MARIE LUNA, 22, of 4201 W. Highway 80 Apt. 13, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of hindering officers discharging official duties.
Irva Dean Paul, 80, of Big Spring passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at Myers & Smith Chapel with Ken McMeans, pastor of College Baptist Church, officiating.
James Richard "Dick" Conley, 58, of Big Spring died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in a local hospital. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, at the funeral home.
Dick was born Oct. 15, 1954, in Amarillo, Texas, and married Janie Wooten on July 1, 1978, in Hobbs, N.M.
Reginald “Reggie” Dawson, 48, of Big Spring died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Ray Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.
Reginald was born Jan. 22, 1965, in Big Spring, Texas, to the parents of the late E.S. (Sam) Dawson and Jo Hazel Dawson. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1983 and was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. Reggie worked at Furr’s, Hermans, Safeway and later partnered with his father’s janitorial service.
Petra Leos, 87, of Big Spring died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at her residence. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
April 10th
Reginald Dawson, 48, of Big Spring died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
April 9th
SNYDER — Big Spring's varsity track squads competed in the first day of the District 4-3A in Snyder on Monday, with several Steers and Lady Steers placing among the top-ranked participants.
Boys
• Triple jump — Shahiem Menefield, fifth place, 40-10 ½.
• 3,200 — Gustavo Lugo, first place, 10:48:42; Joshua Means, second place 11:10.
Girls
• Triple jump — Yaneira Tuitt, first place, 34-9 ¾.
• Shot put — Julia Wilson, fifth place, 31-8 ¾.
• 3,200 — Karina Alvarado, second place, 13:27.
April 8th
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 9 a.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. today:
• RONNIE EUGENE LEAL, 23, of 1408 S. Birdwell Lane, was arrested Sunday on a charge of driving while license suspended/invalid with a previous conviction.
• ISSAC JAMES TARIN, 20, of 1907 S. Main St., was arrested Sunday on a warrant for criminal trespass.
• ADAM STARR, 28, of 802 E. 14th St., was arrested Sunday on warrants for disorderly conduct – language, bail jumping – failure to appear (fine only, three counts) and two warrants from other agencies.
SOFTBALL
Following up a doubleheader in which Howard College outscored Frank Phillips College 31-3 between the two games, the Hawk softball squad took it a little easier on Clarendon College on Saturday at Foundation Field. This time, Howard — which has won eight straight — allowed five runs on the day, taking Game One 16-1 and Game Two 12-4.
There simply hasn't been much competition for the Hawks (40-8, 15-1), who lead the Western Junior College Athletic Conference and are currently five games ahead of Midland College and Odessa College which are tied for second.
April 6th
Mary Groshong, 84, of Big Spring died Friday, April 5, 2013, in a local nursing home. Her services are pending with Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
