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Big Spring City Council Approves $2.5 Billion ICE Detention Agreement in Unanimous Vote - KBest Media
Ten-year agreement could bring more than 1,000 permanent jobs, major airport improvements and millions in annual revenue to the city BIG SPRING, Texas — The Big Spring City Council voted Wednesday evening to approve a 10-year, $2.5 billion agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland […]
Oct 29, 2026Howard County Commissioners Approve Library Expenses, Discuss Drainage Projects and Floodplain Regulations - KBest Media
Howard County commissioners approved additional expenses for the nearly completed county library renovation Monday while reviewing engineering proposals involving 25th Street drainage improvements and county floodplain regulations. During the October 26 meeting, County Judge Randy Johnson told commissioners the library renovation is nearing completion, with […]
Oct 27, 2026Early Voting Continues in Howard County With About 8% Turnout So Far
BIG SPRING — Early voting for the November 3, 2026, General and Special Election is underway at the Election Center of Howard County, and turnout has reached roughly 8 percent as of Wednesday, October 21. Count...
Oct 21, 2026Water 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
Oct 20, 2026Suspected cyber incident disrupts water-bill payments in Big Spring, Texas
Suspected cyber incident disrupts water-bill payments in Big Spring, Texas DysruptionHub
Oct 13, 2026Howard County Awarded $350,000 for Rural Ambulance Services! - KBest Media
BIG SPRING — Howard County has been awarded $350,000 in state funding to help strengthen local ambulance and emergency medical services. The Texas Comptroller’s Office updated its Rural Ambulance Service Grants awards on Oct. 1, listing Howard County among 152 Texas counties receiving funding through […]
Oct 5, 2026Texas Freezes Data-Center Permits — and Howard County has a $10 billion Project - KBest Media
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt data-center permits until state audits of their electricity and water impacts are complete. The order requires projects to provide information about power demand, water use, infrastructure costs, and impacts on surrounding communities. […]
Oct 5, 2026Howard County weighs tower site for NOAA Weather Radio transmitter. - KBest Media
BIG SPRING — Howard County commissioners voted Monday to continue talks with the National Weather Service about placing a NOAA Weather Radio transmitter on the county’s South Mountain communications tower. The move could preserve weather radio coverage for Howard County and surrounding areas, but Precinct […]
Sep 29, 2026$2 Million Funding Request Could Move Future I-27 Forward in Big Spring Collision Center - KBest Media
BIG SPRING — The effort to bring Interstate 27 through Howard County could take an important step forward with a proposed $2 million federal investment aimed specifically at the U.S. 87 reliever route around Big Spring. Joe Kiely, vice president of operations for the Ports-to-Plains […]
Sep 23, 2026ALSIM Flight Simulators Prepares for Big Spring Aviation Training Expansion - KBest Media
BIG SPRING — Plans for expanded flight training at McMahon-Wrinkle Airport are moving forward, with a French flight simulator company visiting Big Spring Friday to prepare for the installation of a state-of-the-art training simulator. Souleymane Sarré, Sales Manager for ALSIM Flight Simulators, toured the airport […]
Sep 18, 2026Reported Crime Falls 22% in Howard County, DPS Data Shows - KBest Media
BIG SPRING — Reported serious crime in Howard County has declined by more than 22% this year, according to a year-to-date report from the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Uniform Crime Reporting system. The report lists 1,247 Group A offenses in 2026, compared with 1,601 […]
Sep 15, 2026Grass Fire Progression Stopped South of Big Spring; 20-25 Structures Saved - KBest Media
BIG SPRING — Firefighters have stopped the progression of a grass fire along Colter Road south of Big Spring and are now mopping up hot spots, according to Howard County Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Bacon. Chief Bacon told KBest Media that firefighters are working […]
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