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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Need Money for College?

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College is hosting Free Financial Aid and Test Preparation Workshops to help you get access to the money you need for college.   More information...

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Blood Drive: February 28

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

United Blood Services presents the Hero Blood Drive for Howard College on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Fireplace room in the SUB.  Full...

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Bonura Steps In at SWCID

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

BIG SPRING – Longtime friend and supporter of SouthWest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID), Mr. Dominick “Dom” Bonura, will be stepping in as the interim...

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"Nunsense" Feb 2 - 5

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

The Big Spring Campus Theater, Art and Music Departments are proud to present the musical comedy Nunsense. More Info...

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Lamb & Goat Camp 2012

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College and the HC Agriculture Department present the 2012 Goat Camp June 3-5 and 2012 Lamb Camp June 10-12.  This year's camps will be held at the Howard College...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Big Spring, Texas with AmericanTowns Big Spring Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Howard County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Big Spring organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Big Spring is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Big Spring

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Big Spring area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Big Spring in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Texas  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Big Spring Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Big Spring, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Texas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Texas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Weather Statement

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Due to changes in the inclement weather conditions, the following delays and/or cancellations are in effect for Howard College:  (Click the image to read the details!)Posted:...

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December 8

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College presents the 2011 Luminaria, our Gift to the Community, on December 8, 2011 from 6:00-7:30 PM on the Howard College Campus.   Full Details...

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Weather Statement

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Due to changes in the inclement weather conditions, the following delays and/or cancellations are in effect for Howard College:  (Click the image to read the details!)Posted:...

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Spring 2012 Registration

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College / SWCID Spring 2012 registration began Monday, November 28.  Registration rules are different this semester - check out the details here.  Classes begin...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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November 23 - 25

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

On behalf of the Howard College Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff we wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.  Regular class schedules and office hours will resume...

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Big Spring Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Big Spring Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Big Spring elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Howard College Honored

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College is one of four Texas community colleges honored by the Texas Association of Business (TAB) for making a difference for their students.  More...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Texas TX

Texas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Texas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Big Spring and across the country. With...

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Mid Semester Break

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College Mid-Semester Break is Friday, October 14. Campus offices will be closed for the day and will re-open at regularly scheduled times on Monday, October 17.

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Find Texas Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Texas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

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Congratulations

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College Music is proud to announce 8 students selected for the 2012 SWACDA Collegiate Honor Choir. Click for full Story...

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New Building

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

The G.C. Broughton Foundation is once again partnering with Howard College to fund the construction of an agriculture facility estimated at approximately $685,000. Full details...

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HC Awarded Federal STEM Grant

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

They say good things come in three’s and Howard College is a true believer. For the third time in the school’s history, Howard College (HC) has been selected to...

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September 25 - 30

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf presents Deaf Awareness Week -- Learn some interesting facts and trivia about the deaf community. Full Story...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Texas TX

We have the best Texas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Texas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

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Blood Drive: September 20

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

United Blood Services presents the Hero Blood Drive for Howard College on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Fireplace room in the SUB.  Full...

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Friday, September 30, 2011

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

The spotlight will be on Howard College as we Celebrate 65 years of education and completion of the $21.6 million Bond Project on the Big Spring Campus.    More...

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Foundation Speaker Series

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College Foundation Speaker Series presents Dominique Dawes on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM. The event, open to the public, is free of charge to anyone who would...

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New Law: Effective January 1, 2012

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination is required for all new students under age 30.  This includes transfer students and students that have taken either a fall or spring semester...

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Back to School for Big Spring - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Big Spring! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Regular Hours

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College returns to our regular 5 day schedule Monday, August 18, 2011. Regular business hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closed...

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Professional Development

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College / SWCID will be having its annual Professional Development day Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.  Offices will be closed for this event and...

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Walmart Donation

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College thanks Walmart for a donation to support Kids College this summer at HC.  We are grateful for their generosity and support.  More...

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Water Conservation @ HC

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College is dedicated to the conservation of water and complying with the City of Big Spring water regulations.  More information...

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July 18 - 21, 2011

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College Big Spring Campus presents the Howard College Mathematics Summer Bridge - 2011 for dual credit students (only).  This program will be July 18 through the 21st...

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June 6 - August 18

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard Cottage presents their summer program:  "Howard Cottage on a Field Trip!."  Monday, June 6 through August 18, 2011.  More Info...

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July 11-14 & July 18-21

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College presents Kids College 2011 on July 11-14 and July 18-21.  Click for full information, schedule of classes and registration form.    More...

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Audition May 21

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College Dance Troupe presents auditions on Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon in the Black Box theater in the Hall Center for the Arts.  More Info...

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HC Art Ceramics Sale

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

The Howard College Art Department is hosting the Third Annual Ceramic Art Sale in the Hall Center Gallery Hallway May 2-4. We hope to see you there.  Details...

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Commencement Ceremonies

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College and the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf are proud to announce 2011 Spring Commencement Ceremonies celebrating the graduation of our finest. More...

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Your Opinion Counts

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

If you need to complete a course evaluation, Online Course Evaluations are available now.  If you are unsure if your course is available for evaluations, use the following...

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Website Outage

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College Big Spring Campus has a planned internet outage beginning Friday, April 15, as we upgrade our internet connectivity.  The HC website and many online resources...

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Summer / Fall 2011 Registration

from:Howard College - Big Spring Campus

Howard College Summer and Fall 2011 registration begins Wednesday, May 18 at 9:00 AM.  Registration continues through Friday, August 19, with late registration through...

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