City of Big Spring - Public Information

05/30/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Contact Information:
Community Services
432-264-2323

May 28, 2026

Big Spring Russ McEwen Aquatic Center opens May 30

Russ McEwen Center utilizing Splash Cash, Improvements Underway

(BIG SPRING, TEXAS)- The City of Big Spring’s Russ McEwen Aquatic Center will open Saturday, May 30 for the season. The opening day hours are from 1-6 p.m. Located at 911 Golf Course Road, inside the Comanche Trail Park, the facility features a pool, lazy river, multiple slides and a splash pad. The two largest slides, however, are in the process of having new motors installed. They should be in use again by next week.

The center charges a $5 entry fee for guests 3 years of age and older and is open from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1-8 p.m. on Sundays. Punch cards are also available, with 12 entries available for the discounted price of $50. The center is closed for cleaning and private rentals on Mondays.

“We are using Splash Cash this year, and people can load a card with an amount of their choice upon entry,” said Terri Telchik, Community Service’s Facilities Manager for the City of Big Spring. “Cash will only be accepted at the front entry; Splash Cash cards will need to be used to purchase concessions.”

The Aquatic Center did have extensive rain, wind and hail damage from storms over the past year, and new sunshades and picnic tables are among the improvements that visitors will see at the center this season.

Pavilions at the Aquatic Center are available for private rental at $25 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. To rent, a $25 deposit must be paid in person at the Big Spring Visitor Center, located at 115 E. 3rd Street, which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., and is closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

Aug. 1 will be the last day of the season, with hours from 1-6 p.m. The center will be closed July 3-4.

05/29/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Date: May 28, 2026
From: Todd Darden, City Manager

City Hall Closing Early on Friday

City Hall will close at 4 pm on Friday, May 29, 2026, for quarterly pesticide application. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

05/28/2026

Public Service Announcement 5/28/26

🚨 WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTICE 🚨

The City of Big Spring is currently responding to a 6-inch water line leak on West 8th Street. In order to safely complete the repair, crews must shut down a 12-inch water main serving the area.

As a result, businesses and residents in the affected area will experience a temporary loss of water service until repairs are completed.

City crews are working diligently to restore service as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this necessary repair is complete.

05/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information:
Shane Bowles, P.E.
Public Works Director
City of Big Spring
432-264-2500
[email protected]

May 28, 2026

City of Big Spring E-Waste Recycling Day June 6, 2026. Free event for city residents to properly dispose of electronic waste

(BIG SPRING, TEXAS)- The City of Big Spring will hold an E-Waste Recycling event next Saturday, June 6th, at the Big Sandy Landfill, 3601 Old Colorado City Hwy. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m., or once the recycling truck is full.

The event gives citizens a chance to get dispose of any electronic waste, or E-Waste, they may have at home at no expense to them. All electronics will be responsibly recycled.

“Electronics disposal is becoming more and more prevalent in this day and age,” said Shane Bowles, Director of Public Works for the City of Big Spring.

“Today, most households have an old television not in use, not to mention computers, laptops, multiple gaming systems and other electronics. We ask our citizens to help us keep Big Spring beautiful by properly disposing of old electronics at events like this.”

The City of Big Spring Landfill can only take in so much E-Waste per year. This program gives the city the opportunity to provide citizens with a way to dispose of their electronic waste without affecting our current landfill.

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05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Go VOTE! 🗳🗳🗳

Election Day is TUESDAY, May 26, 2026
4 Locations Only Open 7am to 7pm

05/26/2026

🇺🇸 We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!

City of Big Spring offices and the Big Sandy Landfill are back open and operating as normal today.

🚛 Sanitation Reminder:
Due to the holiday schedule, trash pickup is shifted back one day this week.

✅ Today (Tuesday): Monday’s route will be collected
✅ Wednesday: Tuesday’s route will be collected
✅ Thursday & Friday routes will run as usual

Please make sure your rollout containers are out and ready for pickup. Thank you for your patience, and thank you to our sanitation crews for all they do!

05/26/2026

The Big Spring City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 5:30 pm. Council meetings are open to the public. Residents may attend in person, watch the meeting live here on our page, or on the City’s website at:
👉 www.mybigspring.com/224/Channel-17-Live

📞If you wish to provide public comments but cannot attend in person, please call 432-264-2411.

The meeting agenda is available online at:
👉 https://bigspringtx.portal.civicclerk.com/

05/23/2026

Update, the Big Sandy landfill is up and running. They will be open today until 5:00 p.m.

05/22/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Date: May 22, 2026
From: Shane Bowles, Public Works Director

Road Closure Notice

On Friday, May 22, 2026, Goliad Street from 11th Place to 12th Street will be closed to all through traffic to allow our city crews to repair the road grate on Goliad. The road will remain closed until work is completed.

We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate your patience. For questions or additional information, please contact the Public Works office at 432-264-2501.