The Daily Press http://www.bigspringherald.com http://www.bigspringherald.com/apfeed.xml--1 Copyright The Daily Press 2013-05-24T12:28:06-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:90102013-05-24T12:28:06-04:002013-05-24T12:28:06-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldSplash-In at the Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center will be held from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. It's free — yep, free — to the public.In the past, the event would celebrate the opening of the city pool but not this year.“They normally have Splash-In on Memorial Day weekend and that opens the swimming season,” said Debbye ValVerde, Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. “But this year the kids don't get out of school until the following week. So the aquatic center won't officially open for the season until Saturday, June 1.”Folks may see some activity at the pool next week, though.“Some of the schools may be using the pool as a sort of end-of-school activity, but it won't be open to the public,” explained Debbie Wegman, Convention When the center does open for the 2013 season — on June 1, remember — swimmers age 3 and above will pay $3. Children under age 3 are admitted without charge.Hours will be noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. The center will be closed Mondays.This Saturday's Splash-In will be sponsored by KBST. There will be games and other activities and concessions — no, not free — will be available.The aquatic center is located in Comanche Trail Park. This is the second year for the center, named after former mayor and city councilman Russ McEwen, to be open. Capacity is 600.Big Spring, TXBILL McCLELLANSplash-In SaturdayBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9010Change0Usable2013-05-24T12:28:06-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:90092013-05-24T12:26:15-04:002013-05-24T12:26:15-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldForecasters were calling for the possibility of more rain through Saturday night, though without the 60 mph winds and hail many residents reported this morning.According to the weather service, Thursday's rains split the Midland-Odessa area and neither city received even a trace of rainfall.Here are some other rainfall totals:Big Spring, TXHERALD STAFF REPORTBig Spring, area, receives welcome rainBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9009Change0Usable2013-05-24T12:26:15-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:90082013-05-24T12:21:48-04:002013-05-24T12:21:48-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• JOHNNY SILLOY DOUGLAS, 41, of 1007 E. 14th St., was arrested Thursday on a charge of public intoxication.• CHRISTOPHER RIVERS JORDAN, 39, of 1602 Lincoln, was arrested Thursday on a warrant from another agency.• CYNTHIA LORRA KENNEDY, 50, of 4900 Wasson Rd., was arrested Thursday on a citation for public intoxication.• SCOTTY RAY BLAND, 34, of 1900 Martin Luther King Blvd. Apt. 414, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for bail jumping – failure to appear and terroristic threat.• WHITNEY NICOLE LOVE, 19, of 1410 E. 14th St., was arrested Thursday on a warrant for failure to maintain financial responsibility.• CODY AARON HARTWIG, 21, of Odessa, Texas, was arrested Thursday on a warrant from another agency.• BURGLARY OF A BUILDING was reported in the 1000 block of E. 11th Place.• BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE was reported in the 2900 block of Cherokee.The Howard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:Note — Officials with the Howard County Jail reported having 79 inmates at the time of this report.• JONATHAN DOUGLAS, 41, was booked into the county detention center Thursday by the BSPD on a charge of public intoxication.• WHITNEY NICOLE LOVE, 19, was arrested Thursday by the HCSO on a municipal warrant for failure to maintain financial responsibility.• SCOTTY RAY BLAND, 34, was arrested Thursday by the HCSO on judgment/sentences for bail jumping – failure to appear and terroristic threat.• BENJAMIN CARL MITCHELL, 47, was arrested Thursday by the HCSO on a Glasscock County warrant for driving while license suspended or revoked.• CODY AARON HARTWIG, 21, was arrested Thursday by the HCSO on an Ector County warrant for a motion to revoke probation for possession of marijuana.• ANITA MARIE REED, 22, was booked into the county detention center Thursday by the Martin County Sheriff's Office on a Martin County warrant.The Big Spring Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services reported the following activity:• TRAUMA was reported in the 1800 block of N. Highway 87. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1300 block of E. Interstate Highway 20. Service refused.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1900 block of N. Highway 87. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 4200 block of Hamilton. Service refused.• MEDICAL was reported in the 100 block of W. 11th Street. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1700 block of S. Lancaster. One person was transported to SMMC.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePolice/Sheriff/EMS 05-24Big Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:9008Change0Usable2013-05-24T12:21:48-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89992013-05-23T12:28:20-04:002013-05-23T12:28:20-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldRuss McEwen Family Aquatic Center was formally dedicated during brief ceremonies Wednesday morning at the facility, which opened last year in Comanche Trail Park.“Russ worked very hard to improve Big Spring. Although it was controversial, he really pushed to have this aquatic center built,” newly elected Mayor Larry McLellan told those gathered for the ceremony. “He said he wanted to have something in Big Spring for all the kids whose families couldn't afford to take them to Six Flags. There isn't another place like this in West Texas.” “I want you to know that he loved all of you, each and every one of you. He wanted everyone to be happy,” McEwen's widow, Laura, said.Big Spring, TXANDREIA MEDLINAquatic center named in honor of McEwenBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8999Change0Usable2013-05-23T12:28:20-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89982013-05-23T12:25:54-04:002013-05-23T12:25:54-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldEarly voting will begin Tuesday and end a week later with all balloting to take place at the Howard County Courthouse Elections Office. Voting will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. next Tuesday and on Tuesday, June 4. All other days, hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.On election day, voting will be held at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum East Room from7 a.m. until 7 p.m.Benavides and Smith fell into the runoff after neither could win 50 percent of the vote in the May 11 council election.Big Spring, TXHERALD STAFF REPORTEarly voting dates set for council runoffBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8998Change0Usable2013-05-23T12:25:54-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89972013-05-23T12:23:51-04:002013-05-23T12:23:51-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• LUPE MENDOZA CHAVARRIA, 59, of 605 S. Abrams, was arrested Wednesday on warrants for expired motor vehicle inspection certificate, failure to appear (three counts), disregarding a stop sign, parked with wheels more than 18 inches from curb and driving while intoxicated.• RUDOLPH LEO GUTIERREZ III, 21, of 2613 S. Monticello, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for no driver's license – when unlicensed.• DARRYL LEE MILLER, 37, of 710 Pine St., was arrested Wednesday on a warrant from another agency and warrants for speeding in school zone and no driver's license – when unlicensed.• BRADY BALDWIN III, 32, of Dallas, Texas, was arrested Wednesday on warrants for expired driver's license and failure to appear.• ASSAULT was reported:In the 1400 block of Wood Street.In the 1500 block of Princeton.• THEFT was reported:In the 800 block of W. Marcy.In the 3600 block of W. Highway 80.In the 800 block of Johnson.• FORGERY was reported in the 3600 block of W. Highway 80.The Howard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:Note — Officials with the Howard County Jail reported having 81 inmates at the time of this report.• DARRYL LEE MILLER, 37, was booked into the county detention center Wednesday by the BSPD on a charge of issuance of a bad check and municipal capias warrants for speeding in a school zone and no driver's license.• BRADY BALDWIN III, 32, was booked into the county detention center Wednesday by the BSPD on municipal warrants for expired driver's license and failure to appear.• JEFFERY EUGENE MCCASLIN, 61, was booked into the county detention center Wednesday by DPS on a Tom Green County warrant for driving while license suspended/invalid.• CYNTHIA LORRA KENNEDY, 51, was arrested Thursday by the HCSO on a charge of public intoxication.• CHRISTOPHER RIVERS JORDAN, 39, was booked into the county detention center Thursday by the BSPD on a charge of parent contributing to non-attendance.• AVA GONZALES, 44, was booked into the county detention center Thursday by the Sterling County Sheriff's Office on a charge of public intoxication.The Big Spring Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services reported the following activity:• TRAUMA was reported in the 1800 block of N. Highway 87. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 1300 block of E. Sixth Street. One person was transported to SMMC.• MEDICAL was reported in the 300 block of Veterans Blvd. One person was transported to SMMC.• TRAUMA was reported in the 1800 block of E. FM 700. Service refused.• MEDICAL was reported in the 2500 block of Langley. One person was transported to SMMC.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePolice/Sheriff/EMS 05-23Big Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8997Change0Usable2013-05-23T12:23:51-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89922013-05-22T14:07:46-04:002013-05-22T14:07:46-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldByron Shedd, 29, was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest near the local gas station — located in the 200 block of W. Marcy — and booked into the Howard County Detention Center.According to Sgt. Tony Everett, public information officer of the Big Spring Police Department, Shedd was spotted at approximately 10:30 a.m. pulling into the McDonalds restaurant near the intersection of U.S. Highway 87 and FM 700 in a vehicle that had been reported stolen.“Lt. Robert Fitzgibbons (of the BSPD) observed a white Pontiac at the intersection of Wasson Road and FM 700,” Everett said. “The vehicle had been reported stolen in Big Spring on May 18. Fitzgibbons was in an unmarked police car and followed the stolen vehicle as it pulled into the McDonalds parking lot. As the vehicle parked, Fitzgibbons pulled behind it and activated his emergency lights.”Everett said the suspect fled on foot, crossing U.S. Highway 87 while Fitzgibbons pursued on foot.“As this was happening, 68-year-old Earl Hill and his wife Neldia, of Rankin, were at Murphy USA,” Everett said. “Mr. Hill was putting gas in his pickup. His wife was sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle. The suspect ran to that location and got into the driver's seat of their vehicle.“Mr. Hill attempted to stop the suspect by grabbing his shirt and holding the steering wheel. He told his wife to get out of the vehicle and she was able to do so just before the suspect drove the vehicle away from the pumps with Mr. Hill still holding on to the steering wheel. At this point the vehicle was headed for a curb and Mr. Hill had to let go and fell to the ground.”Big Spring, TXTHOMAS JENKINSCarjacking thwarted, one in custodyBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8992Change0Usable2013-05-22T14:07:46-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89912013-05-22T14:05:28-04:002013-05-22T14:05:28-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldFranco, the daughter of Patricia Franco and the late Sonny Franco, is class valedictorian with a grade point average of 94.92. She is a member of the National Honor Society and student council and was a regional qualifier in UIL academics this year.In athletics, she was active in basketball, track and cross-country.She plans to attend Midland College in the fall and study diagnostic medical sonography.Zant, the son of Scott and Michelle Zant, is class salutatorian with a GPA of 93.76. He was a member of the NHS, student council and Future Farmers of America.His extra-curricular achievements include being a state qualifier in number sense and being named academic all-state in both football and basketball.In athletics, he was earned all-district recognition in football, basketball and track.He will enroll in South Plains College in the fall with a dual major in business administration and agricultural and applied economics.Members of the Sands High School Class of 2013 are Alexia Robles, Ismael Martinez, Canessa Gonzales, Jennifer Franco, Preston Zant, Marisela Munoz, Anthony Villegas, Angelica Diaz, Sabrina Rodriguez, Caleb Thomasson, Callie McMorris, Erik Flores and Barry Norris.Big Spring, TXSTEVE REAGANSands to hold graduation FridayBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8991Change0Usable2013-05-22T14:05:28-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89902013-05-22T13:56:10-04:002013-05-22T13:56:10-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring Herald• RICHARD LEE OLIVAS, 26, of 1600 Donley, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.• BYRON DELOREAN SHEDD, 30, of 1319 Harding was arrested Tuesday on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest/detention and aggravated robbery.• BRANDON JOE ROBINSON, 27, of 1317 Elm St., was arrested Tuesday on two warrants from another agency.• JAMIE JONES CHAPPELL, 36, of 1200 Madison St., was arrested Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level greater than or equal to 0.15 and resisting arrest search or transport.• ERLINDA EVETTE RIOS, 25, of 1906 Winston St., was arrested Tuesday on a charge of theft greater than or equal to $500 but less than $1500.• YSA RUBIIO, 51, of 621 Sgt. Paradez St., was arrested Tuesday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams.• LUPE MENDOZA CHAVARRIA, 59, of 605 S. Abrams St., was arrested Wednesday on warrants for expired motor vehicle inspection certification, disregarding a stop sign, parked with wheels over 18 inches from curb or edge of roadway, driving while intoxicated and two counts of failure to appear.• RUDOLFO LEO GUTIERREZ, III, 21, OF 2613 S. Monticello St., was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for no drivers license.• JORGE LUIS GOMEZ, 24, of 508 State St., was arrested Tuesday on a warrant from another agency.• ABIGAIL VALENCIA, 17, of 1907 S. Main St., was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for possession of marijuana less than or equal to 2 ounces. • THOMAS ROY WHITE, 22, of 400 NW Broadway, Coahoma, was arrested Tuesday on charges of disregarding a stop sign, possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams in a drug free zone, possession of a dangerous drug and burglary of a habitation.• RUSSELL CHARLES HESSON, 44, of 1301 Colby, was arrested Tuesday on charges of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram, possession of drug paraphernalia and for two warrants from another agency.• BURGLARY IN PROGRESS was reported at the 3500 block of Gail HWY.• MINOR ACCIDENT was reported at the 1000 block of S. Gregg.• BURGLARY OF A HABITATION was reported at the 100 block of W. Second St.• THEFT was reported at the 1000 block of Birdwell Ln. and the 2300 block of S. Monticello, • FORGERY was reported at the 3600 block of W. HWY 80.• UNWANTED SUBJECT was reported at the 200 block of NE 12th St.• ASSAULT was reported at the 1700 block of W. Third St.• SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY was reported at the 1000 block of N. Main St.• CRIMINAL MISCHIEF was reported at the 2600 block of Ent St.• ASSAULT was reported at the 1400 block of Wood St.• ASSAULT was reported at the 1500 block of Princeton Ave.The Howard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity:• ABIGAIL DAISY VALENCIA, 17, was booked into the HCSO on a charge of possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces.• NED RANDAL HILDEBRAND, 39, was booked to begin sentence for DWI and evading arrest.• KENNETH RAY PEACOCK, 24, was booked to begin sentence for DWI.• RICHARD LEE OLIVAS, 26, was booked by the Big Spring Police Department on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.• THOMAS ROY WHITE, 22, was booked by the HCSO on a charge of disregarding a stop sign, possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams in a drug free zone, possession of a dangerous drug and burglary of a habitation.• BRANDON JOE ROBINSON, 27, was booked by the BSPD on charges of bail jumping, failure to appear and a parole warrant.• BYRON DELOREAN SHEDD, 30, was booked by the BSPD on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest/detention and aggravated robbery.• ERLINDA EVETTE RIOS, 25, was booked by the BSPD on a charge of theft greater than or equal to $500 but less than $1500.• YSA RUBIO SR., 51, of 621 Sgt. Paradez St., was booked by the BSPD Tuesday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams.• JAMIE JONES CHAPPELL, 36, was booked by the BSPD on charges of driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level greater than or equal to 0.15 and resisting arrest search or transport.• RUSS C. HESSON, 45, was booked by the HCSO on capias warrants for failure to display expired motor vehicle inspection, speeding in a school zone 42 MPH in a 20 MPH zone, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.• RUDOLFO GUTIERREZ, 21, was booked by the BSPD on a charge of driving while license suspended.• LUPE MENDOZA CHAVARRIA, 59, was booked by the BSPD on warrants for expired motor vehicle inspection certification, disregarding a stop sign, parked with wheels over 18 inches from curb or edge of roadway, driving while intoxicated and two counts of failure to appear.Big Spring, TXNo author availablePolice/Sheriff 05-22Big Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8990Change0Usable2013-05-22T13:56:10-04:00 urn:publicid:dailypress.com:89802013-05-21T12:03:30-04:002013-05-21T12:03:30-04:00Copyright 2010 Big Spring HeraldSignificant valuation increases the past few years might finally push Big Spring Independent School District into “property-rich” status, which would result in less state money for the district's budget and BSISD having to disburse some of its revenue to poorer schools across Texas.The district's tax rolls increased from $1.2 billion in 2011 to $1.6 billion last year, prompting the Texas Education Agency send BSISD a letter saying the district was approaching the property-rich threshold.“It's not a final ruling by any means,” BSISD Business Manager Debbie Green said of the TEA letter. “It's just a preliminary notice that we're teetering on the edge.”The thought that a school district in which more than 70 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals would be considered wealthy might be laughable to some, but such is the nature of school equity funding in Texas these days.In response to lawsuits from poorer school districts, Texas adopted a system a few years ago in which districts that exceeded a certain ratio of property valuation per student would be required to send some of that money back to the state.Big Spring, TXSTEVE REAGANBig Spring ISD inching toward 'property rich' statusBig Spring Heraldurn:publicid:dailypress.com:8980Change0Usable2013-05-21T12:03:30-04:00