Big Spring Herald

The Big Spring Herald is a local newspaper situated in Big Spring, Texas, serving the Howard County region of West Texas. It is released on weekday afternoons and Sunday mornings. The newspaper is under the ownership of Horizon Publications Inc.

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Local Motorcycle Club ride to welcome home a young Snyder boy

1 month ago | bigspringherald.com | Amanda Duforat

he community is invited to gather together to help welcome home a young boy from Snyder, on Saturday, March 22. The Norseman MC will be leading the way, from the Coahoma Football Field. According to Justin Edwards, organizer and Norseman MC member, those wanting to take part are to meet at the Coahoma Football Field at 1 p.m. The group will take off about 1:30 p.m. to make it to the parade on time. Motorcycles, cars, trucks and the like are welcome to join.
Dust storm causes damage, loss of power throughout Howard County late Tuesday night

1 month ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

HOWARD COUNTY – Another dust storm blew it’s way into Howard County late Tuesday night resulting in damage to several buildings and structures throughout the city and county and leaving some residents without power.
No. 1-ranked Coahoma shuts out Brownfield in three-inning run-rule win

1 month ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

BROWNFIELD – Coahoma’s Emery Doporto’s performance at the plate on Saturday helped propel top-ranked Coahoma to a 18-0 three-inning run-rule win over Brownfield in District 3-3A action. Doporto, who went 2-for-3 at the plate, homered in the first inning and had 5 RBI to help lead the Bulldogettes to the shutout win. Doporto also scored one run and had a double on the day. See the Tuesday edition of the Herald for more on this story.
High winds whip across West Texas, Panhandle regions

1 month ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

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Measle cases continue to rise in West Texas, over 200 cases reported as of Tuesday

1 month ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

Confirmed cases of the measle outbreaks in West Texas continue rise, with over 200 cases reported as of Tuesday, Mar. 11. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services website, the total case count of the measles outbreak since January is at 223 confirmed cases. The total of number of patients that have been hospitalized is up to twenty-nine. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that’s airbourne and is easily spread when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.
Mini Steer Stampede

1 month ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

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Texas DSHS reports 159 confirmed cases of measles outbreak since late January

1 month ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

By PATRICK GONZALESHerald Managing EditorAs of Tuesday, Mar. 4, the Texas Department of State Health Services has reported that a total of 159 cases of the measles outbreak have been confirmed since late January of this year. Reports of confirmed measles cases have occurred within the south plains region of Texas, with over hundred cases confirmed in Gaines County alone according to Texas DSHS website.
Big Spring motorcyclist dies in Howard County crash

1 month ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

By PATRICK GONZALESHerald Managing EditorHOWARD COUNTY – A 76-year old Big Spring motorcyclist is dead following a fatal collision that occurred Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of South U.S. Highway 87 and Driver Rd. in Howard County. According to a press release, Domingo Rios, 76, of Big Spring was identified as the deceased motorcyclist.
Alvarado receives two life sentences for the murder of three people

2 months ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

By PATRICK GONZALESHerald Managing EditorHOWARD COUNTY – A Big Spring man received two life sentences back on Feb. 12 for the murder of three people within the span of five days back in mid-December of 2023 according to Howard County court documents. 26-year old Ray Alvarado was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 32-year old Christopher Semmelmann back on Dec. 15, 2023 in Big Spring.
Big Spring man arrested for murder, aggravated assault following road rage incident

2 months ago | bigspringherald.com | Patrick Gonzales

By PATRICK GONZALESHerald Managing EditorBIG SPRING – A 39-year old Big Spring man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a road rage incident that resulted in the death of one and left another injured according to Administrative Lieutenant Brian Gordon with the Big Spring Police Department. In a press release, Gordon stated that the incident occurred at around 5:50 p.m. near the intersection of 14th St and Goliad.