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01/15/2025

Area News from our news partners at First Alert 7:

Deputies found Martinez and Ramos dead inside the vehicle.

01/14/2025

Big Spring City Council meeting, 1/14/25:

01/14/2025

Water Interruption for NW 9th and Gregg St. in Big Spring, 01/14/25

From: Shane Bowles, Public Works Director
Re: Water Interruption Notice

On January 14, 2025, contractors will replace a water valve on the north side of Big Spring. Customers in the area of NW 9th & Gregg Street will have low to no water pressure until the repair is complete.

Crews will work diligently to restore service as quickly as possible. We understand this is an inconvenience for our citizens and we appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have questions, please contact the office of Shane Bowles, Public Works Director, at 432-264-2501.

01/14/2025

Howard County Joint Leadership Summit is tomorrow, Jan. 15, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum in the East Room.

01/14/2025

Howard County Basketball Update, 01/14/25:

HOWARD COLLEGE

Howard College hosted basketball games against Clarendon College last night. The Lady Hawks lost 80-49, and the Hawks won 88-50.

The next game for the Howard College basketball teams will be on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at New Mexico Junior College. Lady Hawks play at 6:30 PM and Hawks play at 8:30 PM. Listen to a live broadcast of those games on The Mighty 1490 AM and FM 103.9.

Games on Jan. 14, 2025:

BIG SPRING

Big Spring teams will be in Levelland today. Lady Steers play at 6:15 PM and Steers play at 7:30 PM. Listen to those games broadcasted live on The Mighty 1490 AM and FM 103.9.

COAHOMA

Coahoma teams will take on Odessa Compass Academy in away games. Bulldogettes play at 6:15 PM and Bulldogs play at 7:30 PM.

FORSAN

Forsan teams will travel to Big Lake today to play against Reagan County. Lady Buffs play at 6:15 PM and Buffs play at 7:45 PM.

(Photo: Unsplash)

01/14/2025

Big Spring City Council to meet for regular meeting on Jan. 14, 2025

BIG SPRING, TX -- The Big Spring City Council will meet for a regular meeting today at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 307 E. 4th St. in Big Spring. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome to attend in person or watch online at mybigspring.com. A live stream can also be found on the KBest Media page.

During today’s meeting there will be a presentation regarding a proposed Big Spring Lofts project for affordable senior housing rentals. There will also be a public hearing regarding the possible abatement of a property located at 805 E. 18th St. in Big Spring, owned by Jesse Dario Vargas.

The City Manager’s report will provide an update on the Large Item Pickup in District 6 and the upcoming pick-up for District 1 on Jan. 15, 2025. It will also cover the Summit Meeting on Jan. 15th, the Chamber of Commerce Banquet, and Howard County Day at the Capital on Feb. 5-6, 2025. It will also discuss the city holiday for Martin Luther King on Jan. 20, 2025.

City Council members will also be awarding bids for a 72” Flail Mower for the Street Department, a Vertical Turbine Pump for the Roy Anderson Sports Complex, and a set of submersible mixers and blowers for the Edward Ground Storage Tanks.

Find a link for the full agenda here:

https://bigspringtx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/525/files/agenda/720

(Photo: City of Big Spring)

01/14/2025

Big Spring Boys Powerlifting Team ties for 2nd

MONAHANS, TX — This past weekend, the Big Spring Steers Powerlifting team competed at the Sandhills Invitational in Monahans, Texas. Overall It was a fantastic day of lifting for both teams.

The girls team was able to break in several newcomers into their first meet of the season. Brogen Walker, Rebekah Wood, Brynn Rios, and Natalie Gomez all lifted in their first meets of their career, each girl placed in the top ten of their respective weight classes. Olivia Mims, Layla Saracho, each had solid days improving off their totals from the last meet. Jojo Gonzalez and Liah Garza both placed in the 3rd in their weight classes. According to Big Spring Head Powerlifting Coach Sawyer Roberts, the girls team as a whole competed hard and improvement was evident.

The boys team tied for 2nd place, finishing only 4 points off the leader. Every single boy that lifted in our meet placed in the top 7 of their class. Drew Valbuena finished 7th, Bryson Roberts took a 6th place finish, James Pascual finished 5th, Edward Tino finished 4th. Ryan Carrillo, Collin Cornish, and Caden Reynoso had career days finishing third. Arturo Del Valle, Mathew Sandoval, and Ramiro Arroyo took home silver medals. Finally, Josiah Cavazos continued his hot streak of Gold Medals, finishing 1st in his weight class for the second week in a row.

The Steers will be back in action this week with a couple of meets:

* Tri-Meet-January 16th Big Spring ATC

* Odessa High Invitational- January 18th

(Photos and results provided by Coach Sawyer Roberts, BSISD)

01/14/2025

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01/14/2025

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01/14/2025

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01/13/2025

Big Spring ISD spotlighted students during tonight’s meeting, 01/13/25

Top Photo: Moss Elementary students recited the U.S. Pledge

Bottom Left Photo: Marcy Elementary students recited the Texas Pledge.

Bottom Right: Big Spring High School’s Student Council presents gifts to the BSISD Board of Trustees in honor of School Board Appreciation Month.

01/13/2025

DPS Recognizes National AMBER Alert Day Highlights Importance of Statewide Alert Program

AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the importance of this lifesaving tool—and the entire Statewide Alert Program—as a critical resource to public safety efforts in the state.

“As Texans, looking out for one another—especially our children—is second nature,” said DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin. “So many children have been rescued and returned home to their families because of the tips provided by the public through AMBER Alerts. On this National AMBER Alert Day, and every day, please remember to remain vigilant so we can work together to better protect our communities.”

In 2024, DPS activated 47 AMBER Alerts in Texas. When an alert has been activated, DPS asks all Texans to pay attention to alert messages and to be observant of their surroundings. If an alert is posted either on a highway sign or information is shared in other formats such as mobile phones, broadcasts or social media, take time to read and digest the information. Once the description of the child, suspect or vehicle is shared, be aware of possible matches. Texans should immediately call 911 if they have information to share with law enforcement.

AMBER Alerts

America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response or AMBER Alerts inform the public of serious child abductions to generate tips and leads for law enforcement agencies. The name AMBER Alerts was given in honor of Amber Hagerman, a nine-year-old girl who was abducted while riding her bicycle in Arlington, Texas in 1996. Four days later, she was found brutally murdered in a creek just a few miles from her home.

Following Amber’s death, local media and law enforcement created the nation’s first AMBER Alert program in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In 2002, Governor Rick Perry created Texas’ AMBER Alert network per Executive Order RP-16, later codified through legislation in 2003. In 2023, Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation authorizing local area activation of the AMBER Alert system in certain circumstances in honor of seven-year-old Athena Strand who was kidnapped and murdered in Wise County the year prior.

Texas’ Statewide Alert Program

DPS is responsible for administering multiple alerts as part of the Statewide Alert Program. Each of these alerts—and the criteria needed to activate them—is established by laws passed by the Texas Legislature. The Statewide Alert Program issues urgent public safety warnings meant to warn the public of possible danger for themselves or a missing person. Each is designed to speed up the apprehension of a violent criminal and/or locate missing persons and children by generating tips and leads for the investigating agencies—therefore giving those agencies the best opportunity to apprehend a criminal or rescue someone who is at-risk. In addition to AMBER Alerts, the Statewide Alert Program includes Silver, Blue, Endangered Missing Persons, CLEAR, Power Outage and Active Shooter alerts.

Alert Activation

DPS activates an alert when an authorized requestor declares in writing that the required activation criteria has been met. DPS continues the activation until the requestor asks that it be discontinued. Agencies typically request discontinuation after the missing or wanted person has been found alive, if the investigating agency has reason to believe that the missing or wanted person is deceased or if the investigating agency determines that the alert is no longer needed, even though the person may still be wanted or missing.

An archive of all alerts activated by DPS, including AMBER Alerts, can be found on the department’s website, here. It is important to note that alerts that are no longer active are labeled as Found or Discontinued, though this status should be considered preliminary and unofficial. DPS does not maintain a comprehensive or official record of the outcome of each activated alert. Instead, confirming the outcome of a particular alert should be obtained from the investigating agency.

(Photo: Unsplash)

01/13/2025

Coahoma man killed in Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash

HOWARD COUNTY, TX – A fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash claimed the life of a Coahoma man on Saturday night.

On January 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM, DPS Troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash involving a 2001 Ford ZX2 and a bicyclist along the IH-20 North Service Road, mile marker 187 in Howard County. The preliminary information revealed that the vehicle, driven by Joshua Eilenberger, 18, of Big Spring, TX, was traveling westbound on the IH-20 north service road near MM 187. A bicyclist, later identified as Jerrison Moore, 39, of Coahoma, was also westbound on the IH-20 north service road near MM 187 in the middle of the roadway when he was struck from behind by the vehicle.

Moore was wearing dark-colored clothing while on the bike and was not using any safety equipment. In addition, during the investigation, no lighting equipment was found on the bicycle. This crash remains under investigation, and no further information is available at this time.

(Photo: Unsplash)

01/13/2025

Forsan ISD Athletic Director steps down

FORSAN, TX — Forsan ISD’s Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jason Phillips has stepped down from his position.

He told KBest News that after 31 years of coaching, he felt like it was time for a change.

“You know, I’ve been doing this a really, really long time and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, and it was just time to move on and do something else. You know it was not an easy decision. [It was a] decision I prayed about and thought about for several weeks in there, and before I went and talked to the superintendent..I told him, ‘You know I’d love to stay on and keep working, but you know I need to step down from the AD position and the head football position and let somebody else have it,’” he said.

Phillips began his coaching career with Big Spring ISD and has been with Forsan for 20 years.

When asked what he’s enjoyed most about coaching, Coach Phillips said it was a tie between the relationships that he’s built with the kids and the relationships that have been built with the coaches.

“I’ve had some great kids through the years. Forsan kids work hard, play hard, just lots of fun, [with] great attitudes. Then I’ve had some great coaches through the years. We haven’t just had a whole lot of turnover in my tenure except in the last couple of years, just because, you know, I wasn’t the only one getting older, and just the relationships that we’ve had. Some of the best times of my life have been in that coach's office,” he continued.

Dane Richardson, FISD Superintendent, told KBest News that Coach Phillips has done a tremendous job for Forsan ISD and will be staying on in the role of Dean of Students and Head Girls Softball Coach.

The job opening for a Head Football Coach and possible Athletic Director has been posted through the FISD website, the Region 18 job board and the Texas High School Coaches Association job board. According to Richardson, the job posting will be open through Feb 6th.

Phillips will continue to stay on as interim Athletic Director until someone is hired.

(Photo of Coach Jason Phillips, by KBest Media.)

01/13/2025

Big Spring ISD Board of Trustees to meet for regular meeting tonight, 01/13/25

BIG SPIRNG, TX -- The Big Spring ISD Board of Trustees will meet for. Regular meeting tonight at 707 E. 11th Place at 5:15 pm.

Items on the agenda include report items such as the Food Service and Maintenance & Transportation Bid Report, report on cooperative fees paid by BSISD, Integrated Pest Management Report, and upcoming election dates.

Action items on this agenda will include a resolution to enter into a joint election agreement with the City of Big Spring, and a contract with the Howard County Election Administrator to conduct the school trustees election for May 3, 3025.

During the meeting, members will also consider the approval of various donations, employment recommendations, and personnel issues.

01/13/2025

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01/13/2025

Howard County Basketball Update, 01/13/25:

BIG SPRING

Big Spring teams hosted games against Lakeview on Friday evening. Lady Steers won 72-28 and the Steers lost 56-43. Their next set of game will be tomorrow in Levelland. Lady Steers play at 6:15 PM and Steers play at 7:30 PM. Listen to those games broadcasted live on The Mighty 1490 AM and FM 103.9.

COAHOMA

Coahoma teams played Denver City on Friday evening. The Bulldogettes won over Denver City with a final score of 41-29. The Bulldogs lost 63-42. Next set of games for Coahoma is at Odessa Compass Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Bulldogettes play at 6:15 PM and Bulldogs play at 7:30 PM.

The following stats were submitted by Coahoma ISD Communications:

01-10-2025

Bulldogettes

DENVER CITY — COAHOMA 41, DENVER CITY 29

Coahoma: 19, 2, 9, 11 — 41

Denver City: 5, 6, 10, 8 — 29

Coahoma — Blakley Rodgers 6, Madi Renteria 11, Baylor Wright 19, Bree Lewis 5.

Denver City —Daniela Vega 7, Natalie Garcia 8, Mia Carmona 6, Natalie Ceniceros 4, Julissa Granados 4.

Free Throws — Coahoma 11-20, Denver City 5-15; 3-Point Goals — Coahoma 3 (Renteria 2, Wright), Denver City 2 (Garcia); Fouls — Coahoma 17, Denver City 18.

Next: Coahoma (18-4, 6-0) at Odessa Compass Academy on Tuesday. Game time is at 6:15 p.m.

DENVER CITY — COAHOMA 42, DENVER CITY 63

Coahoma: 8, 11, 9, 14 — 42

Denver City: 16, 17, 11, 19 — 63

Coahoma — Huntley Mims 3, Jayden Henderson 5, Boyd Cox 9, Corbin Parker 2, Landon Wells 23.

Denver City — C. Buckle 21, T. Saenz 7, D. Franco 1, J. Huertas 4, G. Bradley 13, K. Padgett 4, P. Acosta 7, J. Martinez 6.

Free Throws — Coahoma 7 -12, Denver City 6-9; 3-Point Goals — Coahoma 3 (Cox, Mims, Henderson) , Denver City 7 (Buckle 3, Bradley 2, Acosta, Saenz); Fouls — Coahoma 11, Denver City 17.

Next: Coahoma (9-10, 2-2) at Odessa Compass Academy Game time is at 7:30 p.m.

FORSAN

Forsan Lady Buffs lost to Sterling City on Friday. Final score was 31-29. Buffs lost 53-50. The next game for Forsan teams will be on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Big Lake against Reagan County. Lady Buffs play at 6:15 Pm and Buffs play at 7:45 PM.

Lady Buffs stats as submitted by Coach C. Myers, FISD:

Forsan 29

Sterling City 31

Score by quarter

Forsan: 6, 7, 7, 9
Sterling city: 12, 6, 2, 11

Scorers for Forsan

Sydni Sales 2
Kyndall Pritchard 8
Audrey Kinsey 2
Scout Stockton 4
Harleigh Greer 13

3 pt goals: Stockton 1, Greer 2

Overall record 13-8, 3-3 in district

Buffs stats as provided by Coach C. Richardson, FISD:

Forsan 50

Sterling City 53

Forsan 15-6 (3-1)
Evans 15 pts, 6 rbds, 3 assist
N Holloway 12 pts
M Holloway 8 pts
C Stockton 3 pts
Blakeney 3 pts, 5 blks
Spivey 3 pts, 2 Blocks, 2 steals
H Stockton 2 pts, 2 steals
Myers 2 pts, 8 Assists, 3 steals
Kemper 2 pts, 1 steal

HOWARD COLLEGE

Today, Howard College basketball teams will host home games against Clarendon College at the Dorothy Garrett Coliseum. Lady Hawks play at 5:45 PM and Hawks play at 7:30 PM. Listen to a live broadcast of those games on The Mighty 1490 AM and FM 103.9.

(Photo: Unsplash)

01/13/2025

KBest News has confirmed a structure fire in the 600 block of Caylor Dr. in Big Spring. First responders are on the scene. Please avoid the area.