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2009 Gouldbusk Rodeo Association OPEN RODEO
7/2/2009

The Gouldbusk Rodeo Association is hosting an OPEN RODEO on July 25th, 2009. Contestants from all age divisions will compete in steer riding, barrels, poles, flags, ribbon roping, breakaway, and tie-down roping. Exhibitions will be done before each event...click for more concerning fees and schedules....

Brownwood Regional Medical Center’s Healthy Woman Program Supports Campaign to Recycle Refrigerators, Freezers
7/2/2009

BROWNWOOD, TX (July 1, 2009) – Oncor’s Great Texas Refrigerator Roundup and Brownwood Regional Medical Center’s Healthy Woman program are collaborating to recycle old, working refrigerators and freezers in the Take A Load Off, Texas Refrigerator Recycling Program....
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT SATURDAY JULY 18?
7/2/2009

        SATURDAY JULY 18Fine Arts League Members will accept the work of the art league members wishing to enter  the First Membership Show at the Library.  Each artist is allowed 3 pieces of work, and should supply any special equipment needed to display their work (pedestal, easel, table, etc.)....
BLUECAT BAND NEWS . . .
7/1/2009

Dear Band Member,
 
Greetings from the Band Hall!  I hope your summer has gone well.  Mine, like yours, has gone way too fast.  The schedule for summer band is listed below.  Please be aware that these are mandatory practices.  Jobs and vacations are not excusable absences.  If you remember, you were reminded of this before school let out in May.  This year is the year we are allowed to....

BattleCry @ The Cross needs your help!
6/30/2009

July 4th (10am-2pm) BattleCry teens will be selling hamburgers for $5. a bag (includes hamburger, veggies, condiments, chips, cookies & a cola) at the Shoppin Baskit. Samantha, Paul, Kameryn, Andrew, Shonda, Amy, Kimberly, Kim, Jennifer and Tulissia will be doing several fundraisers and asking for donations. This years goal is to send 50 people to San Antonio TX Feb. 26th & 27th 2010 to BattleCry’s Acquire The Fire event....
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Announcements
 
NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF SANTA ANNA: PERMANENT BURN BAN INSIDE CITY LIMITS
7/2/2009

Recently there have been several incidents of illegal burning inside the city limits of the City of Santa Anna.  Citizens are reminded of an Ordinance approved by the City Council in 1998:
 
IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSONS TO BURN OR ATTEMPT TO BURN PAPER, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL OR TRASH OF ANY KIND, CHARACTER OR DESCRIPTION, WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THIS CITY.....

3 nights of Food, Fun, Ministry & Music for the family & free!
7/2/2009

The band Adopted will be opening each night of The Celebration @ 7pm with a non-traditional praise service. There will be freedom in the Holy Spirit to sing, dance, and lift your hands in praise! www.myspace.com/superadopted.....
Summer Camp! What fun, what memories!
7/1/2009

So what does summer camp have to do with Vacation Bible School?  Well, beginning Monday, July 13th, you can attend 5 evenings of summer camp at Camp E.D.G.E. being held at First United Methodist Church, Coleman.  Camp E.D.G.E. will be held during the week of July 13th through July 17th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening at First United Methodist Church....
Obama Administration Names Francisco Valentin, Jr. to Serve as State Director for Rural Development in Texas
6/30/2009

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2009 – The Obama Administration today announced that Francisco Valentin, Jr. will serve as Texas State Director for Rural Development at the USDA. "Francisco Valentin, Jr. will be an important advocate on behalf of rural communities throughout the state and help administer the valuable programs and services provided by the USDA that can enhance their economic success," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack....
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Local Sports
 
Coleman Basketball camp a huge success
7/2/2009

Basketball camp was held on June 15-18. The camp was directed by Coach Villegas, along with the assistance of Coach Nuñez and Colton Buzzard. Three groups with a total of 44 campers attended. The boys focused on basketball fundementals and drills throughout the week and ended the camp with an awards ceremony and a demonstration for the parents....
District 8-AA All District Softball Honors Announced
6/9/2009

1st Team All-District

            Pitcher – Eden Duquette, Senior

            Infield – Jessica Morales, Junior

            Infield – Rynn Norris, Junior

            Infield – Carissa Zarate, Junior.....


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Obituaries
 
Mrs. Arletta Joyce Elrod, 80 years of age
7/2/2009

Mrs. Arletta Joyce Elrod, 80 years of age, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in the Coleman County Medical Center . Joyce was born October 5, 1928 in Keene , Texas to Ethel Brown Bishop and Cecil Bishop. She worked many years for Jenwright Sewing Factory, then worked as an Office Clerk at the Overall Memorial Hospital in....
Ola Dee Johnson Jarvis, 62
6/30/2009

Ola Dee Johnson Jarvis, 62, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.  Graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 at Coleman City Cemetery Pavilion.  Burial will follow in the Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home, Coleman....

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Feature Articles
 
Commissioners Faced with Timing Dilemma in Approval and Funding of Courthouse Project
6/23/2009

by Jo Ann Eddleman
  Coleman County will need approximately $1 million in matching grant funds and money to provide for temporary and permanent off-site offices during and after construction if the Court decides to pursue the Texas Historical Commission (THC) Historic Courthouse Preservation grant that is made available on an 85/15 matching basis to shovel ready Courthouse historic restoration projects. To date, 40 counties have taken advantage of the program since 2000, and 14 counties and counting are on the waiting list....

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