Carissa Briann Jensen of Forsan and Keaton Kirk Hughes of Big Spring announce their engagement.
Carissa is the daughter of Archie and Marlene Riffe of Forsan, and Brian and Debbie Jensen of Big Spring. Her grandparents are Joe and Melva Swinney of Rising Star, and DJ and Helen Jensen of Baker, Mont.
Keaton is the son of Mike and Cindy Hughes of Big Spring. He is the grandson of Cleta and the late Eddie Hughes of Lamesa, and Thane and Eva Mae Cornett of Seagraves.
The couple will exchange wedding vows March 11, 2012, at The Courtyard in Big Spring.
Mark David Miguel Soliz, son of Vanessa Rodriguez and Jesse Soliz Jr., was born Feb. 11, 2012.
He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and measured 17 1/2 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Cynthia and Hector Morin and Luciano Ruben Rodriguez Jr.
Paternal grandparents are Jesse and Kris Soliz Sr. and Judy and Frank Castillo.
Rachel Faith White, daughter of Anna and Larry White of Big Spring, Texas, was born Jan.18, 2012, at 10:56 a.m.
Rachel weighed 7 pounds and measured 19 inches long.
Her maternal grandmother is Zeita Mase. Paternal grandparents are Charlen White and the late Perry White.
She was welcomed home by her siblings, Dakota Anne, Connie Miears and Elizabeth Hope White.
Carder Knox Partee, son of Adam and Stormie Partee of Fort Worth,Texas, was born Jan. 24,2012, at Texas Health Harris Methodist — HEB, Bedford, Texas.
Carder weighed 9 pounds 10 ounces and measured 22 inches long.
His maternal grandparents are Daniel and Beverly Silen of Big Spring, Texas.
His paternal grandparents are Alan and Della Partee of Big Spring, Texas.
He was welcomed home by his brother, Graham Alan Partee.
Andrea Ann Amaro, of and Shane Michael Burt both of Big Spring, Texas, announce their engagement.
Andrea is the daughter of Joey and Sally Grant of Big Spring. She is a 2004 graduate of Coahoma High School. She is employed at Department of Veterans Affairs.
Shane is the son of Tommy and Sally Burt of Big Spring. He is a 2001 graduate of Big Spring High School and a 2003 graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce. He is employed at Sid Richardson Carbon Co.
The couple will exchange wedding vows July 28, 2012, at The Courtyard in downtown Big Spring.
Richard and Rachel O’Neill, of Austin, Texas, announce the birth of their baby girl, Scarlett Marie O’Neill.
Scarlett was born Jan. 20, 2012, at Seton Southwest Hospital in Austin.
She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long.
Her maternal grandparents are Dub Clinton and Lucy and Tom Marlow, all of Big Spring.
Her paternal grandparents are Ed and Sherrie O’Neill and Katherine and Hollis Farris, all of San Angelo.
 Antonio A. Rodriquez (Trayce) III, son of Tony and Brandi Rodriquez of Big Spring, was born Jan. 2, 2012, at Westwood Hospital in Midland, Texas.
He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches long.
His maternal grandparents are Debra Borchardt and the late John C. Borchardt of Big Spring, Texas.
His paternal grandparents are Tony and Isabel Rodriquez.
Trayce was welcomed home by his siblings, Kylee Borchardt and Kynlee Fontana.
Derek and Crystal Wash of Big Spring announce the birth of their twin boys, Kinsler William and Carter Gray Wash.
Both boys were born Jan. 11, 2012, at 6:58 p.m.
Kinsler William weighed 4 pounds 7 ounces and measured 16 inches long. Carter Gray weighed 5 pounds and measured 16 ÂĽ inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Larry and Kim Bridges of Big Spring.
Paternal grandparents are David and Lisa Hobbs of Big Spring and the late Billy Wash.
James and Beverly Norman of Big Spring will be honored with a reception celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the College Baptist Church fellowship hall. The reception will be hosted by the couple’s children: Leslie and Albert Harris, Larrie and Greg Estes, all of San Angelo; and Craig Norman of Big Spring. They have been blessed with five grandchildren.
James was born to James J. and Elsie Norman in Lamesa, Texas, and Beverly Osborn was born to D.M. (Dock) and Juana Osborn in Abilene, Texas.
The celebration and blessing of a marriage took place Jan. 21, 2012, in Litchfield Park, Ariz. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for Katherine Carlsen Crawford and Logan Choate Churchwell, of Arlington, Va. Officiated by the Right Reverend Kirk Smith, Bishop of Arizona, the bride and groom made their life long vows to each other in the presence of God, their families and friends.
