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		Big Spring, the county seat of Howard County, is at the "crossroads" of Interstate Highway 20, U.S. highway 87, State Highway 350, Farm Road 700, and the Missouri Pacific line.
		It is named for the "big spring" in Sulphur Draw, historical watering place for coyotes, wolves, and herds of buffalo, antelope, and mustangs; the spring was a source of conflict between Comanche and Shawnee Indians.
		In 1849 Capt. Randolph B. Marcy's expedition reached Big Spring on the return trip from Santa Fe and marked it as a campsite on the Overland Trail to California.
	www.ci.big-spring.tx.us (133 words)

	Big Spring, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Big Spring is a city located in Howard County, Texas.
		Brenda’s Barbecue is highly recommended, although residents of Big Spring are quite opinionated when it comes to a discussion of barbecue or Tex-Mex food.
		It is quite an educational experience to visit Big Spring, TX.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Big_Spring,_Texas (510 words)

	Encyclopedia: Big Spring, Texas
		Big Spring, the county seat of Howard County, is at the "crossroads" of Interstate Highway 20, U.S. highway 87, State Highway 350, Farm Road 700, and the Missouri Pacific line.
		At Big Spring State Park, however, the northern limit of the Edwards Plateau is reached, culminating in a series of bluffs rising 200 feet above the rolling plains.
		Big Spring State Park caps one of the limestone bluffs at the northern edge of the plateau.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Big-Spring,-Texas (450 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online:
		Big Spring State Hospital, on State Highway 87 two miles northwest of Big Spring, is a psychiatric facility that the Texas legislature voted to establish in 1937.
		Big Spring was selected partly because the city agreed to donate the land on which to build the hospital and partly because a permanent water supply was guaranteed.
		Big Spring State Hospital was the first Texas mental hospital to have its doors unlocked during the daylight hours.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/BB/sbb1.html (402 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online:
		Big Spring, the county seat of Howard County, is at the intersection of Interstate Highway 20, U.S. highways 80 and 87, State Highway 350, Farm Road 700, and the Missouri Pacific line in southwest central Howard County.
		In the late 1870s the community of Big Spring began near the spring as a settlement of hide huts and saloons for buffalo hunters.
		Big Spring Army Air Corps Bombardier School was opened on land southwest of the city in 1942 and during the war graduated more than 5,000 bombardiers.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/BB/heb9.html (747 words)

	Relocating and Moving to Big Spring, Texas
		General Characteristics As a midpoint in West Texas, The city of Big Spring, the county seat of Howard County, delivers a blend of yesterday, today and tomorrow that welcomes the newcomer.
		It derives its name from the nearby "big spring" in Sulphur Draw, which was a watering place for coyotes, wolves, and herds of buffalo, antelope, and mustangs; the spring was a source of conflict between Comanche and Shawnee Indians and a campsite used by early expeditions across West Texas.
		Big Spring grew dramatically during the 1950s, when its population increased by 80 percent, to 31,230.
	www.drelocation.com /Texas/howard/bigspring.htm (597 words)

	Big Spring Texas, Historic Big Spring and Big Spring Hotels.
		The ancient spring for which the town was named attracted prehistoric people, Amerinds, Spaniards, Mexicans and Anglos.
		Big Spring State Park: On the southern edge of the city, this 340 acre park offers a scenic view of the city.
		Texas Escapes wishes to thank Doyle Phillips for the loan of photos from his collection and for writing the Big Spring history.
	www.texasescapes.com /TOWNS/BigSpringTexas/BigSpringTx.htm (357 words)

	Big Spring, Texas - TourTexas Destinations
		Big Spring is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with an abundance of recreational options.
		The original 'big spring' is surrounded by Comanche Trail Park which features hike and bike trails, a historic Amphitheater, swimming pool, and an 18-hole municipal golf course.
		As a midpoint in West Texas, Big Spring delivers a mixture of yesterday, today, and tomorrow that welcomes the native and the newcomer alike.
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	Big Spring Texas Resource Guide, City or community of Big Spring, Texas Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ...
		The population of Big Spring is approximately 24,524 (2004).
		Big Spring is positioned 32.23 degrees north of the equator and 101.47 degrees west of the prime meridian.
		A big spring in Sulphur Draw was a watering place for the wildlife of the area and for the local Comanche and Shawnee Indians.
	www.usacitiesonline.com /txcountybigspring.htm (632 words)

	Big Spring History, Big Spring Texas.
		The citizenry was hard to tame; in the 1880 census Texas Rangers outnumbered citizens.
		Big Spring and Howard County residents enlisted in the military services in unusually high numbers.
		At one time Big Spring was reputed to have more Protestant churches than any place in the U.S., per capita.
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		Located in the U.S. state of Texas, at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 87 and Interstate 20, Big Springâs population of 25,233 (2000 Census) makes it the largest city between Midland to the west, Abilene to the east, Lubbock to the north, and San Angelo to the south.
		Big Spring was established as the county seat of Howard County in 1882 and is also the largest city in that county.
		The spring was the center of a territorial dispute between Comanche and Shawnee peoples and a popular watering hole for wildlife in the mostly arid area.
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	Big Spring (Midland, Odessa, Mart: hospital, college, retirement) - Texas (TX) - City-Data Forum
		Big Spring isn't a wealthy little town - there's a lot of poverty here, and a lot of people who live here because of the state and federal aid they get from the VA Hospital, or the state psychiatric hospital.
		If you're looking for the psych hospital Big Spring can be really helpful and they have all the medications to keep you happy as well as a friendly staff.
		I think that enjoyment of living in Big Spring is directly tied to the individual's level of intelligence, aspirations for life, and tolerance for ignorance, prejudice, and the worst of hick accents.
	www.city-data.com /forum/texas/15774-big-spring.html (1672 words)

	Big Spring Texas Real Estate Agents — Big Spring, Texas Most Referred Agents
		Texas, "The Lone Star State", with an area of 268,581 square miles and a population of 22.8 million is the second-largest U.S. state in both area and population, and the largest state in the contiguous 48 states in area.
		The term "Texas sized" is used to describe something larger than average, and large geographic areas are often described in terms of the size of Texas.
		Texas has a vibrant live music scene in Austin boasting more music venues per capita than any other U.S. city as the Austin's official slogan is The Live Music Capital of the World.
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	The Big Spring Herald, Newspaper for Big Spring, Texas with Big Spring, Texas real estate, antiques, news, and ...
		PLAINVIEW — Big Spring’s Steers moved into third place Monday with one round remaining in District 4-4A Golf Tournament, posting a solid round of 300 to give them a three-round total of 965.
		Big Spring’s top individual, senior Jerrod Simmons, turned in his best score of the tournament with a 75.
		But Big Spring’s best round of the day came from Will Conley, who carded a 73 to improve his three-round total to 245.
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	Big Spring, Texas Info - Bored Net - Boredom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Big Spring, Texas Info - Bored Net - Boredom
		\nBig Spring is located at 32°14'36" North, 101°28'31" West (32.243198, -101.475231)
		According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.7 km² (19.2 mi²).
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	The Idaho Statesman - News headlines from PR Newswire
		BIG SPRING, Texas, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Settles Hotel Development Company, LLC (SHDC), today announced that the City Council of the City of Big Spring approved its bid for the purchase of the historic Settles Hotel property.
		Troy Tompkins, a Big Spring resident and investment advisor, is also part of the SHDC team and was instrumental in negotiations between SHDC, Moore Development Corporation, and the City of Big Spring.
		Its closing in the 1980s was a blow to downtown Big Spring.
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	Big Spring Texas Real Estate
		Big Spring is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with an abundance of recreational options.
		The original 'big spring' is surrounded by Comanche Trail Park which features hike and bike trails, a historic Amphitheater, swimming pool and an 18-hole municipal golf course.
		The Big Spring Symphony Association was organized in 1980 to bring quality symphonic music to Big Spring each year and performs concerts in the historic Municipal Auditorium and Comanche Trail Amphitheater.
	www.relocate-america.com /states/TX/cities/big_spring.htm (538 words)

	The Big Spring
		The spring that was for thousands of years a watering place for man and beast alike now sits in a tranquil sitting more adapted to a picnic basket than a place to sustain life in the desert.
		Several branches of the Comanche war trail funneled through the Big Spring as they rode south to raid northern Mexico and Southeast to San Antonio and on to the newly arrived Anglo settlers of colonial Texas.
		If the Big Spring dried up in 1917 and the site of the Big Spring is listed in many sources as "location" of the historical spring where does the water in the hole pictured above come from.
	www.texasbob.com /travel/tbt_big_spring.html (269 words)

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	Moore Development for Big Spring
		Big Spring, Texas is very proud of its industrial community.
		Big Spring understands that for organizations to compete effectively in their sectors on a global scale, our community must provide the highest quality workforce attainable in our area.
		Big Spring is on I-20 (east-west) and U.S. Hwy 87 (north-south).
	www.bigspringtx.com (393 words)

	Big Things in Big Spring [Fool.com: Motley Fool Take] November 14, 2005
		Furthermore, it is difficult for big oil to expand its footprint in the U.S., giving smaller refining companies an edge.
		The company was formed in 2000 by purchasing Fina Inc.'s downstream operations in the U.S., which included the Fina brand name and the refinery, pipelines, and terminals in Big Spring, Texas.
		In 2005, an expansion project at the Big Spring refinery increased its capacity by 8,000 barrels per day (bpd) at the cost of $800 per bpd.
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		Big Spring Heritage Museum 1 mile Big Spring Park 1 block Scenic Mountain State Park 5 miles...
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	Texas RV Park Of Big Spring Activities
		Guests of Texas RV Park of Big Spring will find numerous ways to relax and play.
		The area in and around Texas RV Park of Big Spring offers an abundance of outdoor recreation, local activities, festivals and events, and attractions.
		Big Spring's downtown offers heritage walking tours featuring at least 26 historic buildings, antique and gift shops, and a railroad and train display.
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	Burger Joes franchise Big Spring Texas Business Opportunities and Franchise Opportunities information review.
		Big Spring Texas Burger Joes franchise Delivery/Takeout specializes in giant, juicy half-pounders made from only the finest of ingredients cooked with your choice of toppings to cure every craving.
		The big chains are constantly searching for cheaper sources for their frozen patties, while Big Spring Texas Burger Joes franchise has a great product that is mainstream all-American hamburgers using fresh ground meats, shaping each patty by hand, and cooking each to order.
		Big Spring Texas Burger Joes franchise was established and first franchised in 2002.
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	Big Spring Hotel Directory: Hotel & Motel listings for Big Spring, Texas
		Please refer to hotels near Big Spring for other hotels in the area.
		If you are a Big Spring hotel and your property is not in our Big Spring hotel directory, it only takes a few minutes to add a complimentary listing.
		The Super 8 Motel Big Spring is located on West I-20 and features an outdoor pool, free parking, free breakfast and more.
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	Big Spring — FactMonster.com
		The spring for which it was named once fed a branch of the Colorado River but has become dry.
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	Big Spring Singles, How many singles are there in Big Spring, Texas ? Big Spring Swingers for gays & Big Spring singles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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	Big Spring Texas franchise consulting Business Opportunities and Franchise Opportunities information.
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	Big Spring, Texas (TX), Pictures
		Big Spring, city, seat of Howard County, western Texas; incorporated 1907.
		It is the commercial and processing center of a region producing cotton, livestock, petroleum, and natural gas.
		The city is named for a nearby spring, now dry.
	www.greatestcities.com /North_America/USA/Texas_TX/Big_Spring_city.html (153 words)

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