Guest editorial

Officials at Big Bend Community College recognize they have a message problem. The college is receiving recognition in the media for doing great things, but too many people aren’t aware of BBCC’s dire financial situation.

Too many close friends of the college are making comments like, “Sounds like the college is doing great.” The fact is: Big Bend Community College is in a state of financial emergency.

It is true BBCC received a federal grant to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. The college also received a federal grant to provide aerospace training, an award...