Entertainment

United Way ‘Empty Bowls’ event draws 200

Published Friday, November 16, 2018

About 200 people packed the East Room of Howard College’s Dorothy Garrett Coliseum Thursday after collecting cups of fragrant, savory soup and a handmade ceramic bowl. The occasion was the annual United Way Empty Bowls event, and United Way Director Christian Fair said the event went well.

Thanksgiving feast at Ryan Hall

Published Thursday, November 15, 2018

Fire Marshal Dan Hendricks (left) and other Big Spring Firefighters gather at Ryan Hall Wednesday during the Big Spring Center for Skilled Care Thanksgiving Feast, helping to insure things went down smoothly.

Give a pint – get a turkey

Published Thursday, November 15, 2018

Scenic Mountain Medical Center will hold a blood drive Monday and Tuesday...and if you donate, you can get a turkey!

Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts

Published Thursday, November 15, 2018

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Big Spring families are expressing their gratitude by giving back. Residents are filling shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items to send to children in need around the world.

Locals helping Locals: A Christy Aguilar benefit

Published Thursday, November 15, 2018

“Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead.” – Mother Teresa.

Coffee, cake, and Christmas

Published Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Sunday, Nov. 11, the Heritage Museum of Big Spring opened its doors to let local artist Terry Chaney host "Coffee, Cake, and Canvas," a paint-and-sip Christmas event for those who signed up.

Heritage Museum Gingerbread House contest coming up

Published Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Calling all gingerbread house makers and builders! Bust out the gumdrops and icing, as the Big Spring Heritage Museum helps the community get in the Christmas spirit. The museum is hosting its annual gingerbread contest for the Howard County public.

It's time for Empty Bowls

Published Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Empty Bowls is this month, an annual fundraiser put on by The United Way of Big Spring and Howard County, the non-profit organization that helps other local non-profit organizations do their work.

Washington Elementary visits Happy Day

Published Saturday, November 10, 2018

Students from Washington Elementary were rewarded for meeting their 2nd six week Accelerated Reading goal with a field trip to Happy Day Humane Society, which included a grand total of 158 students! Washington Elementary faculty are very proud of their students for reaching this goal.

Forsan Band places fifth at State

Published Saturday, November 10, 2018

The Forsan High School marching band competed at the state marching band contest earlier this week at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Seventeen class AA bands qualified to compete for the title of State Champion.