Randy Johnson, Howard County Judge

08/16/2026

Our next Howard County History Buffs get-together is coming up!

Gather up your stories, memories, and bits of Big Spring history you’ve been meaning to share, or just come and listen. Everyone is welcome, and you never know what story might spark a memory or uncover a little piece of our past.

📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Big Spring Heritage Museum

Snacks are provided, so bring your own non-alcoholic drink and come enjoy a great afternoon and good company!

We’d love to see you there!

07/30/2026

HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — Howard County landowners could play a key role in determining the route of a major new electric transmission line that Oncor says is needed to keep pace with the rapid growth taking place across West Texas. Oncor hosted a public participation meeting […]

07/24/2026

The renovations at Howard County Library are moving along. As we make progress, we need to temporarily close the library from August 3rd-19th (dates may also be subject to change). During this time, we will be offering only limited curbside services such as faxing, copying, and book reservations. Some parts of the collection may not be accessible; we will do our best to fulfill any reservation requests. Please allow staff 24 turnaround. Patrons can ring the doorbell or call ahead for assistance. We will post any changes on our page; you can also give us a call if you have any questions. Please follow this link for mobile printing instructions https://howard-county.ploud.net/about-us/email-request-for-printing.

07/23/2026

📞 New phone numbers, same exceptional care.

Please save our new contact information and use these numbers when calling to schedule appointments or reach our teams.

Thank you for your continued trust. We're honored to take care of you and our community!

07/20/2026

Interested in history? Here you go….

07/13/2026

Excited to see all the new investments being made in Big Spring’s Shannon Medical Center. The latest and most up-to-date equipment will be right here!

Something exciting is taking shape!

Our new DEXA (Bone Density) Scanner has officially arrived and is currently being installed. This advanced technology will help assess bone health, detect osteoporosis, and evaluate fracture risk.

We're excited to bring this service to our community. Stay tuned for more updates! ☘

06/17/2026

Gov. Abbott launched a free online course to certify additional New World Screwworm inspectors across Texas.

This initiative empowers people, & private industry, to inspect & certify livestock movement, ensuring the safety of our cattle, wildlife, & food supply remains secure.

05/20/2026

We are launching a new website the first week of June!

You will still go to the same web address, but it will look like this.

You can sign up for alerts on the site so you don't miss anything and can watch live broadcasts of things at the courthouse, like Commissioners' Court. is it mobile friendly and user friendly!

05/06/2026

Ever been frustrated trying to find County Phone Numbers?

Here you go!

04/29/2026