The Big Spring Cowboy Reunion & Rodeo is back with new dates, major entertainment, top rodeo talent, and a fan experience that's bigger than ever before.

• Rodeo dates moved to June 4–6 to attract higher-level competitors
• Increased participation from top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls
• National Finals Rodeo announcer Anthony Lucia returning
• Dusty Myers bringing award-winning rodeo entertainment
• Major improvements to the Rodeo Bowl seating and facilities
• Friday night concert featuring American Idol finalist John Foster
• Saturday night concert featuring Jason Boland & The Stragglers and William Clark Green
• Vendor marketplace continues to grow
• Downtown rodeo parade returns Saturday morning
• Strong support from local sponsors and volunteers
• Continued growth of the rodeo and fairgrounds facilities
• Big Spring positioning itself as a premier West Texas rodeo destination

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Tate’s Place is expanding into a historic new building while continuing to serve hundreds of families in Big Spring through food programs, school outreach, gardens, and community events.

• Tate’s Place started in memory of the Crawfords’ son, Tate
• The nonprofit grew from a garage operation into a major community organization
• New purchase underway of the historic Salvation Army Citadel property
• Plans to restore the building into a community/event space
• Community gardens and farm stand helping local families
• Summer book club and gardening education for kids
• Back-to-school bash serves hundreds of students annually
• Volunteers are urgently needed for cleanup and moving efforts
• Grant funding helping expand services and outreach
• Mission focused on feeding families and serving the community

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Whiskers & Tails is bringing affordable spay and neuter services to Big Spring while tackling the growing stray animal problem through education, outreach, and community support.

• Whiskers & Tails officially expands into Big Spring
• Low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats
• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats
• New clinic operating multiple days per month
• Community funds available to help pet owners in need
• The realities of pet overpopulation in West Texas
• Why shelters struggle with stray animal intake
• Importance of vaccinations and microchipping
• Sporting clay fundraiser and Grinch Fest community events
• The emotional toll animal advocates face daily
• Every 90 seconds, a shelter animal is euthanized in America
• Why responsible pet ownership matters

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