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Lawsuit Against County Officials

A confusingly drafted lawsuit names county officials, the City of Big Spring, CAD, and others; the court approved spending taxpayer money on outside lawyers to respond.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026

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National Weather Service Communications Equipment on South Mountain Tower

The National Weather Service wants to mount severe weather broadcasting gear on the county's South Mountain tower. Commissioners are worried about outside federal technicians walking inside the county's secure communications building where millions of dollars in emergency equipment are housed, so they are exploring building a separate shed outside the fence.

3 mentionsLast discussed Sep 28, 2026