County officials said the Howard County Library renovation is on a punch list and a public open house/ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.; commissioners discussed moving handicap parking off a basement area to prevent leaks and to improve ADA access.

Howard County — Nov 9, 2026

Howard County lifts burn ban after recent rain; motion passes 4-0

Nov 9, 2026

Howard County adopts resolution opposing unfunded state mandates

Nov 9, 2026

Public Power Pool reports $189,286 saved for Howard County; three-year electricity contract set at 5.72 cents/kWh

Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners approve library film change order and release most renovation retainage

Oct 26, 2026

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What stands out in Big Spring

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Big Spring with communities in Texas or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Big Spring's average travel time to work was 21.1 minutes; Polco's model expected 19.2 minutes. It fell short of expectations.

2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 9Commissioners' Court MeetingBurn ban lifted, motion passed 4-0 Oct 26Commissioners' Court MeetingAccept the lone bid pending signature Oct 13Commissioners' Court Meeting25th drainage plans tabled.Sep 28Commissioners' Court MeetingAgreement approved by voice vote.

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Court accepts lone HVAC repair bid pending signature for hail-damaged units

Oct 26, 2026

Court approves phased 25th Street plan and funds to develop floodplain permitting system

Oct 26, 2026

Commissioners table 25th drainage plans for further review

Oct 13, 2026

Elections administrator presents judge appointments; commissioners sign required notice

Oct 13, 2026

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Howard County library nearing completion; ribbon-cutting set for Nov. 18, accessibility tweaks planned

Howard County lifts burn ban after recent rain; motion passes 4-0

Howard County adopts resolution opposing unfunded state mandates

Public Power Pool reports $189,286 saved for Howard County; three-year electricity contract set at 5.72 cents/kWh

Commissioners approve going out for outside counsel in J.R. Avalos lawsuit

County authorizes library to apply for multiple recurring grants

Commissioners approve 2027 indigent defense grant resolution

Commissioners approve library film change order and release most renovation retainage

What stands out in Big Spring

Recent meetings

More coverage

Court accepts lone HVAC repair bid pending signature for hail-damaged units

Court approves phased 25th Street plan and funds to develop floodplain permitting system

Commissioners table 25th drainage plans for further review

Elections administrator presents judge appointments; commissioners sign required notice

Howard County library nearing completion; ribbon-cutting set for Nov. 18, accessibility tweaks planned

Howard County lifts burn ban after recent rain; motion passes 4-0

Howard County adopts resolution opposing unfunded state mandates

Public Power Pool reports $189,286 saved for Howard County; three-year electricity contract set at 5.72 cents/kWh

Commissioners approve going out for outside counsel in J.R. Avalos lawsuit

County authorizes library to apply for multiple recurring grants

Commissioners approve 2027 indigent defense grant resolution

Commissioners approve library film change order and release most renovation retainage

Recent meetings

More coverage

Court accepts lone HVAC repair bid pending signature for hail-damaged units

Court approves phased 25th Street plan and funds to develop floodplain permitting system

Commissioners table 25th drainage plans for further review

Elections administrator presents judge appointments; commissioners sign required notice