Coleman County News

The Coleman Economic Development Corp. is working with the county and Santa Anna on a newly created rail district.

I had never been west of Fort Worth until I married Harrell Simpson in 1957. But I soon found myself wrapped up in the history of McCulloch County and the War between the States as it affected the McMillan, ...

Twelve youths representing Big Country counties earned scholarships at the 4-H State Roundup in College Station in June.

News YAHOO! Rain lessens wildfire threat Weekend rains dampened wildfire threats across the Big Country, placing counties in better condition as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.

Reunion: The Abilene High School class of 1998 will hold its 10-year reunion Aug.

The "Running From the Bulls" 5K run begins at 8 a.m. Saturday in Coleman. The event is in conjunction with the 71st Coleman PRCA Rodeo.

The trial of a man accused of capital murder in connection with the 2006 death of his 15-month-old foster daughter was postponed this week because of new evidence.

News YAHOO! News videos Coleman County grass fires under control By Celinda Emison Saturday, June 7, 2008 High winds Wednesday and Thursday fueled grass fires across Coleman County that burned more than 3,500 ...

Firefighters from Brown and Coleman counties worked throughout the day Thursday to contain a grassfire just west of the Brown County line.

News Web Search powered by YAHOO! News videos Grass fire burns 800 acres Firefighters in Coleman County were battling a grass fire Thursday that has burned 800 acres off County Road 120 north of Santa Anna and ...

Ethel Maye Craig didn't want to be a bee. She wanted to be a clown. At 86 years old, the Sweeny resident attended a Halloween party at her apartment complex dressed in a yellow-and-black costume made by her ...

“In 1940, it had a gin, a post office, six businesses, and 150 residents, but a decline during and after World War II reduced the population to 70 by 1980. In 2000 it was still 70.”

Q. I saw a sign I don't remember seeing before. It was for a town called "Goldsboro," south of Abilene. via Abilene Reporter-News

Four awards recognizing outstanding residents were given at the annual Coleman County Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Tourist Bureau banquet Friday night, according to a news release. via Abilene Reporter-News

A man accused of posing as a priest and stealing from hospital patients in East Texas and elsewhere has been arrested in Las Vegas. via Austin American-Statesman

A Coleman County man was sentenced Monday to two life terms in prison without the possibility of parole and two concurrent terms of 20 years, the U.S. Attorney's office in Lubbock said. via Abilene Reporter-News

“We are so excited that Bettie is bringing the dolls out for an exhibit for the first time”

By Celinda Emison Saturday, April 12, 2008 At right: Some of Bryan's creations depict family members, such as her father, C.W. Hunter, who worked on oil rigs. via Abilene Reporter-News

Retired teachers: The Multi-County Retired Teachers will meet at 11:30 a.m. today at the Aspermont School's Homemaking Cottage. via Abilene Reporter-News

“At the time of her death, she had set aside debt-free land for her daughter. The ranch included more than 10,000 acres in 1981.”

On April 4, 1906, Mabel Doss Day Lea died in Dallas. She was the first to own and manage a fully-fenced large ranch in Texas, and was instrumental in the passage of the law that made fence-cutting a state ... via Houston Chronicle

“We have also discussed the possibility of working closely with the Coleman County Youth Association”

The Graves Gym in Coleman may get new life as a community center. The old Coleman High School has been shuttered for years. via Abilene Reporter-News

The Texas Water Development Board has approved financial assistance to the city of Coleman totaling about $5.9 million, including a $5 million loan and $885,000 in loan forgiveness from the Drinking Water State ... via Abilene Reporter-News