Coleman County News

Rain fell again in the Big Country last night, though in less quantity than we've experienced recently.

The annual Fiesta de la Paloma, or Festival of the Dove, in Coleman will be today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds, Highway 206 & 5th Avenue.

Out of more than 80 engineering firms that looked at the specifications to be Denton County's transportation consultant, only one firm applied for the job.

Wingshooters anticipating going afield this coming Labor Day weekend can up their odds of success by understanding dove behavior and planning their tactics accordingly.

Big Country YAHOO! Big Country Fires in Coleman, Shackelford out By Celinda Emison Sunday, August 30, 2009 As of Sunday night, the Texas Forest Service reported that two major grass fires, in Shackelford and Coleman counties, were out.

News YAHOO! Big Country Two are killed in Big Country crashes schoenewaldd@reporternews.com / 325-676-6765 Friday, August 7, 2009 Separate crashes in the Big Country on Thursday killed two people and injured another.

News YAHOO! Big Country Two are killed in Big Country crashes schoenewaldd@reporternews.com / 325-676-6765 Friday, August 7, 2009 Separate crashes in the Big Country on Thursday killed two people and injured another.

News YAHOO! Big Country Two are killed in Big Country crashes schoenewaldd@reporternews.com / 325-676-6765 Friday, August 7, 2009 Separate crashes in the Big Country on Thursday killed two people and injured another.

News YAHOO! Big Country Two are killed in Big Country crashes schoenewaldd@reporternews.com / 325-676-6765 Friday, August 7, 2009 Separate crashes in the Big Country on Thursday killed two people and injured another.

YAHOO! More folks in Big Country and across state seeking food stamps By Doug Myers Saturday, August 8, 2009 One of roughly every eight Taylor County residents now benefits from SNAP, the program commonly referred to as food stamps.

News YAHOO! Big Country Two are killed in Big Country crashes schoenewaldd@reporternews.com / 325-676-6765 Friday, August 7, 2009 Separate crashes in the Big Country on Thursday killed two people and injured another.

Photo courtesy of Ralph Terry/Terry Studio of Coleman Photo of Novice taken in 1918.

The battle over Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat may be over now that the state Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman has conceded, but the sting of controversy has not lifted entirely from the field.

Alzheimer's program: The Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter will present a free educational program, "Understanding Memory Loss: When Memory Loss Is a Problem," from 2 to 3 p.m. July 14 at the Clyde Chamber of Commerce at 614 N. 1st St.

In 75 words or less, tell us the highlights of your last meeting, who your guest speaker was, the officers you elected, any donations you made to worthy causes, etc.

In some rural communities, a nurse practitioner is the only health care provider.

Drs. Paul Reynolds and Darron Atwood teamed up several years ago to form the Coleman Medical Associates Clinic.

Coleman County officials are weighing their options as they decide the fate of the county courthouse, including whether it should be restored to its original appearance or if it just needs some upgrades.

Mrs. Margaret Ann McGonagill, 74 years young passed from this life on Saturday, May 16, 2009 in the Brownwood Regional Medical Center in Brownwood, Texas.

A Midland man who led Coleman County Sheriff's deputies and Coleman police on an extensive manhunt Monday was arrested just before noon Tuesday by the police department.