Archive - Sep 2011 - News Article
September 2nd
If young people are concerned about the future, they need to become active in helping to shape that future.
That was the message U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer hammered home to a group of students during a question-and-answer session at Howard College Thursday afternoon.
During the hour-long session, Neugebauer fielded questions ranging from the economy and jobs to legalization of marijuana.
Not only can area residents count on the return of the Howard County Fair this year — Sept. 29-Oct. 1 — but parents will appreciate that it will more kid-friendly than ever.
“We took a year off, but we are coming back refreshed this year,” said John Nichols, Howard County Fair board member.
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. today:
• SARAH RENE OCONNOR, 29, of 3304 W. Highway 80 Apt. 5, was arrested Thursday on a charge of assault causing bodily injury.
• DANA RACHELLE LOCKHART, 27, of 1012 W. Third St., was arrested Thursday on a charge of evading arrest or detention.
• MARTIN ANTHONY RAMIREZ, 21, of 1601 Stadium, was arrested Thursday on warrants for disregarding a stop sign, failure to appear and failure to maintain financial responsibility (two counts).
• CRIMINAL MISCHIEF was reported:
September 1st
Nearly 1,500 new laws enacted during this year's session of the Texas Legislature went into effect today. Among the most notable changes are:
Speed limits
After Sept. 1, Texas highways will no longer have different speed limits during the day and at night. The new law also lets transportation officials raise limits to 75 mph in remote areas. (HB1353)
Lottery tickets
Keeping Big Spring beautiful is a community effort. no matter what the age of the volunteer.
Kristen Poffinbargar, a sophomore at Big Spring High School, recently started the beautification process of the east side entrance of Big Spring around Third Street and Tulane. Her efforts are aided by the receipt of the Conley Grant.
She was awarded the grant in July and began work on the project in August. In recognition of her efforts, she is receiving a $2,500 scholarship from former resident Jim Conley.
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. today:
• JOSE ANTONIO NIETO, 31, transient, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of public intoxication.
• TAVARRES CORNEAL CASTON, 30, of Midland, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of driving while license suspended/invalid with a previous conviction.
• DERRICK DAMOND WILBERT, 30, of 1207 Lamar, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.
• ASSAULT was reported:
In the 300 block of S. Aylesford.
In the 800 block of W. FM 700.
