The Daytripper Visits Big Spring’s Namesake Attraction
May 2, 2023 | By Chet Garner
Tracing the ancient roads established by the Comanche tribe led travelers to this West Texas town and its namesake spring.
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An Iconic Dance Hall in Big Spring Hosts an Eclectic Crowd
July 31, 2019 | By Mary Helen Specht
Hotel Settles Animates Big Spring of Past and Present
August 1, 2013 | By Matt Joyce
It’s natural to take a historical view of Big Spring when you check in to the Hotel Settles. The 83-year-old hotel, which opened in December after a meticulous restoration, conjures local history throughout. From the lobby’s original terrazzo floor to the 1930s photos in the guest rooms, the Settles breathes new life into Big Spring, past and present.
Hotel Settles, built by one oil boom, could flourish in another
January 29, 2013 | By
With the recent reopening of the Hotel Settles in Big Spring, I couldn’t help but wonder about the viability of such a hotel in the remote West Texas town.
Salvaged from decay, historic Hotel Settles reopens in Big Spring
January 22, 2013 | By Matt Joyce
If you’ve driven through Big Spring in the past few weeks, you probably noticed the red neon Hotel Settles sign, shining like a beacon over the city and the surrounding West Texas plains.
