In the News

Media Coverage

Updated 12/10/09

Here is a collection of newspaper and TV stories covering Scouting events in the Buffalo Trail Council.

• Spence ideal choice as recipient of Distinguished Citizen's Award (Midland Reporter Telegram – 12/4/09)
• Charles Spence honored as distinguished citizen (Midland Reporter Telegram – 12/2/09)
• 3,2,1, GO! (Odessa American – 11/7/09)
• Retiring Old Glory (Odessa American – 11/7/09)
• New BSA Lone Star District executive director appointed (Big Spring Herald – 11-6-09)
• Scout’s Project Restores Mural (Big Spring Herald – 6/22/09)
• Cub Scout Registration Planned September 1st (Big Spring Herald – 8/25/09)
• Best friends receive Eagle Scout awards together at ceremony (Midland Reporter Telegram – 8/12/09)
• International scouts make summer camp multicultural (Midland Reporter Telegram – 8/8/09)
• A little international culture in West Texas (Odessa American – 8/8/09)
• International Scouts Visit For The Summer (CBS 7 - 8/7/09)
• West Texas Scouts Attend National Conference (CBS 7 - 8/6/09)
• Local Boy Scouts Still in Need of Funding (CBS 7 -7/1/09)
• Scouts rounding up financial donations (Odessa American - 6/29/09)
• Boy Scouts Short on Goal, Need Donations ( ABC 2 – 6/28/09)
• 14-Year Old Boy Scout Repainting 80’s Mural in Big Spring (News West 9 – 5/23/09)
• Lessons Learned: Midland scoutmaster with cancer lets troop shave his head (Midland Reporter Telegram – 3/13/09)
• Businessman-philanthropist uses generosity for guide (Midland Reporter Telegram – 3/8/09)
• Local scouts earn Eagle rank through many hours of service: Part 1 | Part 2 (Odessa American – 2/1/09)
• Boy Scout Crew gets early start on 100th Anniversary Celebration (Midland Reporter Telegram – 3/3/09)
• Midland Police Department, Midland Fire Department Hold Class on Explorers Program (Midland Reporter Telegram – 2/23/09)
• MPD & MFD Classes (ABC KMID TV – 2/23/09)
• Nine Scouts Receive Eagle Award (Midland Reporter Telegram - 1/12/09)
• Push to Win (Odessa American – 11/1/08)
• Scouts make right decision honoring Judge Hyde (Midland Reporter Telegram – 10/31/08)
• Judge becomes Scouts' newest 'Distinguished Citizen' tonight (Midland Reporter Telegram – 10/30/08)
• Distinguished citizen (Odessa American – 9/22/08)
• Boy Scouts of America to Hold Open Recruiting (Big Spring Herald – 9/17/08)
• The Boy Scouts of America get a New Look (ABC 2- 8/28/08)
• Scouts rounding up financial donations (Odessa American – 6/29/09)
• Grant funds Boy Scout program, scout nights at McDonald Observatory (Odessa American – 6/6/08)
• Eagle scouts honored (Odessa American – 6/4/09)
• Trinity Memorial Park to host Memorial Day ceremony (Big Spring Herald – 5/21/08)
• Golf tournament (Odessa American – 5/9/08)
• Chief scout executive visits local Scouts (Odessa American – 4/26/08)
• Families in West Texas Making Family Time (NBC News West 9 – 4/18/08)
• Bob Mazzuca Visits the Buffalo Trail Council (ABC KMID TV 4/17/08)
• Executive to visit Permian Basin (Odessa American – 4/16/08)
• Fly Like an Eagle: 7 scouts, 3 adults, 10 headlamps, a long walk and an honest day's work make for a memorable weekend (Sticky Doorknobs – 4/14/08)
• Local Boy Scout Council Receives Four National Awards (KMID TV ABC – 4/12/08)
• Scoutin The Town (Odessa American - 2/4/08)

Press Releases

Updated 3/2/09

Local media can check here for recent press releases as well as a fact sheet from the Buffalo Trail Council. All linked documents are PDF format unless otherwise indicated.

• 100th Anniversary Motor Home Visit – March 3rd, 6:00 PM – Abell Scout Service Center - The Buffalo Trail Council will introduce Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary National Volunteer Team and Motor Home. Download a complete press release, a promotional flyer, and a fact sheet about the 100th Anniversary Tour RV.
  
  
• Special Announcement for All Scouting Volunteers – Please read this announcement from the National Council regarding criminal background checks for volunteers.
  
  
• Fact Sheet – A collection of facts, figures, and talking points from the Buffalo Trail Council and the Boy Scouts of America. (Link to PDF document titled “Buffalo Trail Council Facts”)