Coleman County, TX

The Texas A & M Forest Service has raised the State Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 5 due to a significant increase in fire activity, potential for large fires that are resistant to control and the increased commitment of resources. The largest fire is just south of Abilene –...

As of 3:57 pm, the Santa Anna Fire Department reported that the fire in Rockwood has been "knocked down" and they are in mopping up, meaning the fire has been brought under control. Great job Santa Anna Fire Department!. As of 3:45 pm Wednesday, Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department and...

According to Coleman County Electric Coop, as of 9:15 pm Tuesday, AEP has an issue that has caused the Novice, Talpa and Gouldbusk substations to lose electricity. They are working on the problem and will hopefully have it resolved shortly.

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for Coleman and nearby counties from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm today. Temperatures of 105-110 degrees are forecast across West Central Texas today. Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. At the same time, there is a Red Flag Warning in effect today for very high to extreme wildfire danger. Gusty southwest wind will combine with temperatures 105 degrees or hotter and humidity as low as 5% this afternoon. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks.

UPDATE 10:28 pm Tuesday from the Coleman Fire Department:. "Coleman Fire Department resources are currently assisting with a wildfire west of Horne Hill, east of F.M. 503, north of U.S. Hwy 67, and south of county road 404. There are currently no evacuation notices in place for this fire. Please avoid the area and allow our personnel to work."

I am writing to share that at the age of 92, my precious Momma left this earth on May 17, 2022. It was Myrna’s request to be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas. A memorial service for family and friends will be...

Elevated fire weather conditions will persist on this Wednesday. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 104-106 in the Coleman County area this afternoon. Heat illnesses will be possible for those working or exercising outside. Precautions should be taken to prevent heat illness.

Early voting got underway Monday morning for the Joint Primary Runoff Election. Early voting will continue all this week at the Coleman County Courthouse. Polls are open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm each day through Friday, May 20. Election Day is Tuesday, May 24, when polls will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. All voting on Tuesday will be at the Coleman County Courthouse. The Republican and Democratic sample ballots are attached to this story as PDF files.

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from Noon until 8:00 pm today (5/17) in Coleman and neighboring counties. Afternoon highs near 103, southwest wind 20-30 mph, humidity less than 15% this afternoon and extremely dry vegetation all contribute to the high risk for wildfires.

COLEMAN – The Coleman High School Class of 2022 will graduate at 8 p.m. Friday, May 27 at the Hufford Field, home of the Bluecats football team. Atop the class of graduates are valedictorian Carlie Tibbetts and salutatorian Denver Hunter. Tibbetts is the daughter of Jeff and Darla Tibbetts...

A huge THANK YOU to all of our organizers, mail carriers, volunteers and customers who helped make the #StampOutHunger Food Drive a great success yesterday! This food drive wouldn’t be possible without all of your hard work. They received a TOTAL of 716 pounds of non-perishable food!! Thank you from the Christian Family Ministries of Coleman County!

We are honoring graduating seniors of the Class of 2022 from all county high schools. These will be shared on our Facebook page and can be easily viewed on the HOMEPAGE of Colemantoday.com under the Featured stories section. You can also click on the Coleman County Class of 2022 menu item at the top of any page to view them all. Congratulations to our graduating Seniors! We wish you the best!

A fishing dock was placed on Milton Autry Memory Lake this week and it has already been seeing traffic from locals. The dock was partially funded through a grant from the Coleman County Foundation and the remainder of the funds were provided by the City of Coleman and the Coleman EDC.

BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Lakes Fort Phantom and Proctor in Coleman County are now being monitored after invasive zebra mussels have been found in Lakes Brownwood and O.H. Ivie. Imagine a creature as big as, or smaller than, the bottlecap on a water bottle. Now imagine that tiny creature completely destroying an underwater ecosystem. That […]

The hospital in Coleman doubled in size in 1937 through the generosity of John Phillip Morris, local cattle rancher, businessman and civic leader who donated $30,000 for the construction of the new “Morris Wing.”. Born in Texas in 1849, J. P. Morris was a pioneer of the cattle-driving era...

The CEDC and CCC boards will consider additional funds to pay for the boat dock at Memory Lake, paying for new furniture for the EDC Director, purchase new sound equipment and furniture for the Council chamber. They will also be meeting with a prospective business owner for Coleman. See agenda attached and below:

Andrea Angelina Hernandez is the daughter of Arthur Hernandez Jr. and Mandy Hernandez. While in high school, Andrea has been a varsity cheerleader for the 2021-2022 school year. Andrea was chosen to be the 2021-2022 Miss Coleman County. Andrea is also in National Honor Society, Junior Chamber, Make A Difference Organization and UIL Academics.