The Big Spring City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday, Oct. 28, during a special meeting to approve a 10-year agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agreement covers detention operations at the Cedar Hill and Flightline correctional facilities, according to KBest Media.
The agreement runs from Nov. 1, 2026, through Oct. 31, 2036. It includes detention services, transportation and security operations. The GEO Group will serve as the subcontractor, according to KBest Media.
The agreement also addresses improvements at McMahon-Wrinkle Airport, including runway and taxiway upgrades.