Briefly
• Gary Jones has filed as a write-in candidate for Glasscock County Commissioner, Precinct 3 in the November General Election. Jones will oppose incumbent Hugh Schafer.
• The Big Spring Humane Society has plenty of adoptable pets ready for good homes. Most have been neutered and vaccinated. The shelter, which does not euthanize animals, welcomes various donations, such as pet food or bedding, and of course, cash. For more information, call the shelter at 267-7832, or Margaret Lloyd at 267-5646. Lloyd always reminds, “We deliver!”
• A Spanish class is being taught every Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Baptist church by Linn Hughes. The class is open to all adults in the community. For more information, call Bobbie McDaniel, 354-2392.
• The Glasscock County Historical Committee says thank you to those who sent letters of support for the Courthouse Restoration Project. The personal letters are an important part of the grant application submitted to the Texas Historical Commission. Announcement of grant recipients will be Oct. 27.
• Senior Citizens will meet at 3 p.m. Sept. 19 for games and snacks. The regular October meeting (potluck) will be Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
• The Glasscock County Technology Committee is developing a page of block ads for local businesses on the county's website. If you would like your business listed on this page, mail your business card or information to P.O. 299 Garden City, TX 79739. If you have a website for your local business, send your address to s-sturtz@tamu.edu and it will be linked from the county site.The address for the county website is http://glasscockcountytx.com/
• A Homecoming meal will be served by the junior class before the game Friday, Sept. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. A hamburger, chips, beans, cobbler, and iced tea –- all for $5!
• Report Card Day will be Sept. 27 at the school. A new feature locally, the special day is designed to encourage parents to meet with their kids’ teachers, especially those who teach the child’s lowest subjects. Times and more details will be sent from the school.
• The Bearkat Booster Club will meet Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria to watch the previous Friday night’s game film.