Big Spring Herald
Howard County Fills the Stands for Fields of Faith
BIG SPRING — Memorial Stadium held a different kind of night this week. Fields of Faith, the Howard County community event presented with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Permian Basin, drew students, families and neighbors from Big Spring,...
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Paws For a Cause Bring Community Together for Happy Day Humane Society
First-time event features adoptable dogs, fundraising and a walk around the high school track to support animals in need BIG SPRING — More than 15 dogs and a large crowd of community members gathered Tuesday at the Big Spring High School track for...
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Water Leaks Flood North Big Spring Streets, Raise Concerns
BIG SPRING — Multiple water leaks across the north side of Big Spring left water flowing across streets and pavement over the weekend, prompting concerns about roadway safety, the condition of affected streets and whether motorists are receiving...
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Steers and Bulldogs Prepare for Key District Matchups
Big Spring and Coahoma return to the gridiron Friday night as district play continues, while Forsan will have the week off with a scheduled bye. The Big Spring Steers will host Seminole at 7 p.m. tonight, looking to take advantage of home-field...
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Murder Investigation Ends in High-Speed Pursuit Plainview Man Jailed
HOWARD COUNTY — A Monday morning domesticdisturbance call led deputies to a residence where a woman was found dead, setting off a murder investigation that stretched into Dawson County and ended with a vehicle pursuit and the arrest of a 49-year-old...
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Roof Runner: Escaped Lizard Sparks Concern Near High School
Animal Control confirms active investigation as residents raise safety concerns; Big Spring ordinance addresses dangerous animals and secure confinement A large lizard believed to be an escaped pet has residents concerned in a neighborhood near the...
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Howard College Marks 80 Years by Honoring Its Bedrock and Looking to the Future
BIG SPRING, Texas — Eighty years to the day after students first entered classrooms at Howard College, the college community gathered to honor the people who laid its foundation, to celebrate eight decades of growth and to look toward the...
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From Big Spring to the NAFA Hall of Fame
For Bobby Doe, baseball was never just a game. It was a family tradition, a childhood spent around the diamond, a college career, a coaching career and eventually a decadeslong journey through fastpitch softball that would take him from the ball...
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Storytime Skips a Page: Library Cancels Tuesday, Keeps Thursday and Saturday on the Books
BIG SPRING — Tuesday’s storytime at the Howard County Library did not happen, but the week’s children’s programming is not finished. The library cancelled the Tuesday, Oct. 6, session and asked families to come back Thursday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. A...
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Want, Need, Read and Wear: Tate’s Place Opens 2026 Christmas Assistance, Sets Oct. 20 Deadline
BIG SPRING — Christmas assistance is open at Tate’s Place, and the local nonprofit is asking families who need a little extra help this season not to wait. The organization has set an Oct. 20 deadline to request assistance for 2026. Organizers said...
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Regular unleaded in Big Spring: $3.85 to $4.25, about $1.20 more than last September
BIG SPRING — Most drivers in town are paying $3.85 to $4.25 a gallon for regular unleaded this week. The cheapest posted price Monday was $3.85 at the Alon on FM-700. Murphy USA on West Marcy was $3.89. The Shell on West I-20 was $3.91. H-E-B and...
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Controllers and Character: Junior High Steers Build Teamwork One Match at a Time
BIG SPRING, Texas — Big Spring Junior High is highlighting a campus esports activity branded as SteerNation Esports. The school posted about the program recently under the heading BSJH SteerNation Esports. The post said the activity is “building...
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Day Shift, Night Shift, Balloon Shift: Party Scene Keeps Building Big Spring’s Celebrations
BIG SPRING — Priscilla Hilario does not treat Party Scene as a retirement project or a weekend whim. She treats it as the work that starts when the other work ends. “I work in the medical field — and have for 21 years — by day and balloon artist when...
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Let the Show Go On: Rain, Music and a Packed Plaza Carry Movie Night Through the Storm
BIG SPRING, Texas — The first Movie Night Under the West Texas Sky did not go according to the forecast. It went according to the crowd. On Saturday evening at Heart of the City Plaza, families filled the downtown lawn with chairs, blankets and kids...
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Friday Night Lights of Howard County
Friday night lights are back in Howard County, with all three area varsity football teams in action tonight — and Big Spring will celebrate Homecoming at Memorial Stadium. The Big Spring Steers return home tonight to host the San Angelo Lake View...
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The Night Goes On: Downtown Movie Night Holds Course With ‘Holes’ and a Packed Plaza
BIG SPRING, Texas — Two days out from Saturday’s free downtown gathering, organizer Morgan says Movie Night Under the West Texas Sky will go on as planned. The event remains set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Heart of the City Plaza, 116 W. 3rd Street....
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Four Veterans find Healing and Brotherhood at Big Spring’s 13th Annual Dove Hunt
For one weekend, four veterans were given an opportunity to release the weight they have carried since their years of service through simple talks, some dove hunting, and some good food and fellowship. The weekend concluded at the 13th annual Dove Hunt...
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Delek Turns Hispanic Heritage Month Into a West Texas Stage with the Howard County Fair
BIG SPRING — Delek is not treating Hispanic Heritage Month as a line on a corporate calendar. The company that runs the Big Spring Refinery is putting a Grammy-winning Mexican American band from San Angelo on a local stage, paying the freight so...
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Big Spring Lifts City Tax Rate 5.46% — Then Austin Caps the Next One
BIG SPRING — City property owners paid more this cycle, and state law now limits how City Hall can do it again. For tax year 2025, the City of Big Spring advertised a rate of $0.708152 per $100 of taxable value, up from $0.671465. That is an increase...
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Eric Ehler from State National Bank to Share Financial Health Education at WTXCMC Thursday
West Texas Community Mediation Center continues educational classes focused on financial health this week. This week’s focus is Understanding and disputing medical bills which will be presented by Eric Ehler, Senior Vice President and Digital...
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Walking With Intention: Big Spring’s Wes Porras Built a Film Career One Leap at a Time
BIG SPRING — Wesley “Wes” Porras does not describe his career as a discovery story. He describes it as work he refused to leave once he got close enough to see it. Porras, a Big Spring hairstylist and barber, now works in motion pictures and...
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Free electrical training comes to Big Spring as Skillpoint Alliance cuts the ribbon at Howard College
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Speaking the Names: Howard County to Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 With Tribute to Local Fallen
The program honors nine men by name, then all who died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and aboard Flight 93.
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Mop-Up by Nightfall: Volunteers Halt Large Grass Fire Outside Forsan
FORSAN — A large grass fire burning in open country outside Forsan forced Howard County Volunteer Fire Department units, county road-and-bridge crews and mutual-aid partners onto Farmto-Market Road 821 over the weekend. By late evening, officials...
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Once a Bulldog, Always Employed: Coahoma Students Get the Hometown Career Pitch
COAHOMA — Students at Coahoma Junior High and Coahoma High School spent Wednesday hearing a message that ran against the usual college-or-bust script: well-paying work is already waiting in Howard County, and a four-year degree is not the only way to...
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DPS
Those figures are not a forecast for this weekend. They are a record of what troopers found the last time Texas tried to squeeze one more long weekend out of summer. DPS is publishing them now as both a warning and a baseline: the same behaviors that...
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The Cat Came to TikTok, Not to Campus: Big Spring Schools Debunk Viral Seuss Scare
BIG SPRING — A parent’s early-morning call sent Big Spring Independent School District administrators and police into a familiar modern scramble Monday: a TikTok post that named local students and raised the question of whether a viral joke had crossed...
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Fur the Love of Fair Weekend: Pet Show Steals Sunday Funday Spotlight
BIG SPRING — Long before the last funnel cake is boxed up and the midway lights dim, the Howard County Fair has one more act that organizers say never fails to draw a crowd: the family pets. The Pet Show returns Sunday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. in the...
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Thirty-Five Years of Heart and Dedication Debbye ValVerde Looks Back on Humble Beginnings and a Brighter Future
Some wish for money, others wish for luck, and sometimes the biggest blessings align from connections formed along the way that blossom into that perfect opportunity. For Debbye ValVerde, Executive Director of the Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce,...
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State Rep. Drew Darby Honors Bob Lewis with Resolution Marking End of ‘The Sound of Texas’
Bob Lewis, the West Texas broadcaster known to generations of listeners as Tumbleweed Smith, has received formal congratulations from the State of Texas following the conclusion of his long-running radio program, The Sound of Texas. The show ended July...
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Howard College Announces Dr. Tyler Sheppard as New Board of Trustees Member
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Howard County Junior College District Board of Trustees has appointed Tyler Sheppard, PhD, to fill the vacant at-large position on the Howard College Board of Trustees following the passing of longtime Trustee Dr./Chair John...
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9/11 Ceremony to Mark 25th Anniversary
Center Twin Towers fell and the War on Terror began. The D.A.V. Chapter 47 has been encouraging the community to honor the lives lost and the Howard County fallen heroes for the last 19 years. This year, remembrance continues with a new location at the...
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Big Spring Youth Football Player Hustles for National Athlete of the Year Spotlight
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Upcoming Events The Dance Gallery Opens Fall Season with Full Class Lineup Ahead
• Aug. 20, 2026 @ 8PM - 11PM - Liam Marlowe LIVE at 100 S. Main, Big Spring, Tx. Hosted by Train Car. Question/ info: (432) 270-6113. • Aug. 20, 2026 @ 4:30PM - 7PM - Buffapalooza Tailgate at 411 W 6th St, Forsan, TX. Hosted by Forsan Junior High/...
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At Happy Day, Education and Dedication Fill Every Kennel
Staff and volunteers at Happy Day Humane Society gather around a newly planted tree dedicated to the memory of Mr. Partee. The tree was planted with help from Johansson’s Nursery as a lasting tribute at the shelter. Khristy’s approach is rooted in...
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Healing Starts with Shared Stories: New GriefShare Group Offers Support for Those Mourning Losses
BIG SPRING — A new 13-week session of the GriefShare Outreach program will begin Thursday, August 20, at Trinity Baptist Church, giving people in the Big Spring area a structured place to process the loss of a loved one alongside others who...
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Pedestrian Fatality on West FM 700 Claims Life of 22-Year-Old Woman
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History Comes Alive After Dark: Night at the Museum Draws Community to Heritage Museum
BIG SPRING — History refused to stay quiet Friday evening as the Heritage Museum of Big Spring hosted its “Night at the Museum” event, transforming the facility at 510 Scurry into a lively gathering of living history, community volunteers and family...
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Half a Century of Heart: Howard College Honors Dr. Cheryl Sparks for 50 Years of Service
BIG SPRING — Howard College marked a rare and meaningful milestone this month as President Dr. Cheryl T. Sparks was formally recognized for 50 years of dedicated service to the institution she has helped shape into a cornerstone of education across...
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Schmidt Secures Paramedic Certification, Strengthening Big Spring Fire’s Front Line
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Horoscopes
We find lasting fulfillment by following our fascinations and seeing the quest through to its natural conclusion. Some won’t conclude; rather, they will refresh with ever more depth in studies that run a lifetime. As the Gemini moon forms two...
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Confession Closes Dozens of Cases: Pecos County Man Admits to 24 Crimes Across Three West Texas Counties
BIG SPRING — A 28-year-old Pecos County man is behind bars after investigators say a full confession cleared 24 separate criminal investigations spanning Howard, Glasscock and Pecos counties. Justin Wright was taken into custody without incident on...
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Horoscopes
Venus changes signs tomorrow. Today is a liminal moment, like the hour before guests arrive when you straighten the pillows, open a window and decide what belongs in the room. Things don’t have to be “bad” to be “not right for this time,” and it’s...
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One Day, Two Powerful Gatherings: Tate’s Place Back-to-School Bash and City Night of Worship Draw Community Together
BIG SPRING — On a single August afternoon and evening, Tate’s Place brought the community together in a powerful one-two combination of practical help and spiritual encouragement. The free Back-to-School Bash and the City Night of Worship that followed...
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Big Spring City Council Addresses Federal Prison Closure and Path Forward for Moss Creek Lake
BIG SPRING — The Big Spring City Council on Tuesday night took formal action on two of the community’s most pressing challenges: the planned permanent closure of the Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring and the indefinite shutdown of Moss Creek...
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After 14,820 Episodes and Exactly 57 Years, Tumbleweed Smith’s ‘Sound of Texas’ Signs Off in Big Spring
BIG SPRING — After 57 years of weekday broadcasts and precisely 14,820 episodes, Tumbleweed Smith’s long-running radio program The Sound of Texas will air its final installment Friday morning on KBST. The last episode is scheduled for 8:12 a.m. July...
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Lattes, Links & Ink: Coffee, Tattoos and Permanent Jewelry bring Big Spring Neighbors Together
BIG SPRING, Texas — The aroma of fresh coffee, the buzz of tattoo machines and the sound of conversation filled Inspiration Floral Boutique on Saturday morning as four locally owned businesses came together for the monthly Lattes, Links & Ink...
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More Than a Pet Store, Mowgli’s World Offers a Jungle Adventure
Stepping through the front doors of Mowgli’s World feels more like entering a jungle than a traditional pet store. Handmade trees stretch toward the ceiling, vines weave throughout the building and animal habitats are incorporated into themed displays...
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DAV Chapter 47 Meeting Overview
A routine agenda was the topic of the June D.A.V. Chapter 47 meeting. Members of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 47 gathered for their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming activities, recognize a valued community partner, and discuss upcoming...
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One Last Splash: Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center Closes for the Season on August 1
Big Spring, Texas — July 22, 2026. West Texas families have just one final weekend to cool off and make memories at one of the community’s favorite summer spots. The Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center will close for the 2026 season on Saturday, August...
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Spotlight on the Next Generation: Three 2025 Graduates Receive Scholarships from Big Spring Area Community Foundation
BIG SPRING — The Big Spring Area Community Foundation continues its commitment to supporting local students through its Spotlight on Education series, recently recognizing three outstanding 2025 high school graduates with scholarships to help them...
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Big Spring’s Big Heart Shines Bright: Over $16,000 Raised for Tamara Averette at Eagles Benefit
Big Spring, Texas — The Eagles Lodge pulsed with energy, laughter, and the unmistakable warmth of a community that refuses to let one of its own fight alone. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Big Spring Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary delivered a...
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Desiree “Dirty Dez” Yanez from Big Spring Expands Reach: Signed Multi-Fight Deal with BKFC and Eyes Power Slap Heavy Hitter Role
Big Spring, Texas native Desiree “Dirty Dez” Yanez continues her dynamic combat sports journey with major moves in bare-knuckle and slap fighting. Fresh off her recent MMA outing at Fury FC 120, the 36-year-old veteran announced a multi-fight deal with...
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Shebrews Serves Up Two Years of Community Connection with Festive ‘TWO FIESTA’ Celebration
BIG SPRING — For two years, Shebrews has been more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee — it has become a local hub for kindness, connection and community spirit in Big Spring. The popular coffee shop marked its second anniversary with a vibrant...
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Big Spring Swing Stop: Statewide Candidates to Join Rable at Howard College
BIG SPRING, Texas — Big Spring will host one of four stops on the South Plains Swing Tour when statewide candidates gather for an evening speaking event on July 19 at Howard College. The Kyle Rable Congressional Campaign announced the three-day tour...
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Ryan’s Project
One local scout is helping reshape the landscape in front of First Methodist Church as he looks to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Scout Ryan Dunlap has officially begun rebuilding the planters surrounding the church’s trees as part of his journey....
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Second Chance at Success: Big Spring’s 2nd Chance Job Fair Opens Doors July 22
BIG SPRING — Job seekers in Howard County and across the Permian Basin will have a direct path to new employment opportunities when Workforce Solutions Permian Basin hosts its 2nd Chance Job Fair on July 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room #106 of the...
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Get Ready to Laugh Big: Stand-Up Comedy Night Takes Over J Jayz Patio Tonight!
BIG SPRING — Local residents seeking a midweek escape filled with sharp wit and nonstop laughter have the perfect opportunity this Thursday as Laugh Big Spring presents a live stand-up comedy showcase on the patio of J Jayz Bar & Grill. The event is...
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Passing the Torch: Dana Johnson Succeeds Kelly Seales as United Way Executive Director
BIG SPRING — The United Way of Big Spring and Howard County has named Dana Johnson as its new Executive Director, marking a significant leadership transition for the local nonprofit organization. In a recent announcement shared on the organization’s...
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Social Media Safety Class
Social media has become a centerpoint in so many aspects of society. The West Texas Mediation Center is hosting an upcoming event on Friday, July 17 at 11 a.m. aimed at helping the community understand social media safety. “This is an opportunity for...
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FCI Big Spring to Close Permanently as Part of Nationwide Federal Bureau of Prisons Restructuring
BIG SPRING, Texas — The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) announced on July 1, 2026, that it will permanently close the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Big Spring and its adjacent Satellite Camp, along with five other federal facilities across the...
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Hunting the Hunters: ‘Preying on Predators’ Brings Mission to Protect Children to Big Spring
BIG SPRING — Families facing the threat of online child predators or human trafficking in Big Spring and surrounding communities now have a direct local point of contact for help through the Preying on Predators initiative. Justin Edwards, serving the...
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Even Mid-Fight, She Cheered the Bell: Big Spring Eagles Host Benefit to Support Tamara Averette’s Cancer Journey
Big Spring, Texas — In a community where neighbors show up when it matters most, the Big Spring Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary are organizing a major benefit to help local resident Tamara Averette continue her fight against breast cancer and ease the...
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Pickle Your Fancy: Knock Out Dance Academy Brought Specialty Treats and Dirty Sodas to Big Spring Credit World Lot
BIG SPRING — Big Spring residents seeking a refreshing break from the summer heat found a popular new option yesterday in the Credit World parking lot, where the Knock Out Dance Academy set up a pop-up concession stand offering dirty sodas, craft...
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Big Spring Amber Alert Ends in Relief: 14-YearOld Audrey Rich Found Safe; Father Arrested on Interference with Child Custody Charge
BIG SPRING — The Big Spring community received welcome news this week as local police announced the safe recovery of 14-year-old Audrey Rich, the subject of an Amber Alert issued after she was reported missing earlier this month. In a follow-up update...
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Big Spring City Council Considers Contingent Fee Agreement to Pursue PFAS Settlement Funds for Water System
Big Spring, Texas — The Big Spring City Council on Tuesday evening discussed entering a contingent fee contract with specialized outside counsel to seek compensation related to PFAS contamination in the city’s public water system. According to agenda...
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Pathway Academy Opens New Chapter with Ribbon Cutting in Big Spring
BIG SPRING — Pathway Academy celebrated a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning, June 22, 2026, officially opening its newly renovated campus at the College Park Shopping Center. The event welcomed students, families, staff,...
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Watershed Winners: PBUWCD Names 2026 Scholarship Recipients for Water Conservation Essays
The Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District (PBUWCD) has named four outstanding high school seniors as its 2026 Scholarship Recipients, celebrating their insightful and well-crafted essays on one of the most important issues facing West...
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Howard County Commissioners’ Court to Tackle Water Conservation, Library Upgrades, Personnel and Infrastructure in Upcoming Meeting
BIG SPRING — The Howard County Commissioners’ Court will hold its next regular meeting and workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Howard County Courthouse in Big Spring. The session will address a range of local government matters, including...
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DPS Announces Leadership Changes Following Retirement of Infrastructure Operations Chief Jason Hester
BIG SPRING – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed two key leadership appointments approved by the Public Safety Commission (PSC) during its June meeting, effective June 15, 2026. The changes come in the wake of the retirement of...
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Dream Flights Lands in Big Spring for Veterans to Soar
A dream come true … a stroll down memory lane … a once in a lifetime opportunity. Those are the descriptors that can be used for what took place Saturday morning at McMahon-Wrinkle Airpark in Big Spring, as eight veterans took part in Dream...
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SK8 Reloaded Continues Grand Launch Bash in Big Spring Today
Big Spring, Texas — SK8 Reloaded, formerly known as Skateland Reloaded, is continuing its reopening celebration this morning with the second day of a three-day Launch Bash, offering residents of all ages an opportunity to enjoy skating, prizes,...
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Sweet Katees Bakery Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in Big Spring
BIG SPRING — Sweet Katees Bakery at 501 E 3rd St marked its one-year anniversary this week with an all-week celebration, including a special community event on Tuesday featuring free birthday cake (while supplies lasted), a signature dirty soda...
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