Located in the Texas Mid-West region where hunting and fishing is considered major industries. Coleman is rich in natural resources which have given life to a diversified economy based on farming, ranching, coal, oil and gas production and varied industry.
The community is surrounded by the refreshing waters of six major lakes: Lake Coleman, lvie Reservoir, Lake Scarborough, Memory Lake, Lake Santa Anna, and Hord's Creek.
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Humane Society Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting was recently held for the Humane Society of Coleman County celebrating the completion of their new facilities.
It's located just across the highway from the Holiday Hill nursing home, go by and take a look...
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The Humane Society of Coleman Country recently purchased the kennels located across from Holiday Hill Nursing Home on Highway 153. The kennels are used primarily for the dogs the Humane Society rescues from the city shelter or from people who have to give up their adoptable pets for various reasons. These rescued dogs are then vetted and placed for adoption in new homes by the Humane Society both locally and over Internet sites such as Petfinder.com and AdoptaPet.com.
A portion of the facility has been set aside for boarding of dogs. HSCC Country Kennels can board small dogs in indoor/outdoor kennels complete with air conditioning or heating, depending on the season, and larger dogs are placed in kennels with roomy dog houses. Jo Ann Eddleman, president of the Humane Society, said the boarding revenue will go toward funding the operational costs of their rescue/adoption program.
“We try to maintain a breakeven position on our rescue/adoption program, but our adoption fees fall short of covering the vet costs and food for the rescued dogs we take in,” she said. “The boarding fees will be used to help us maintain a sound financial footing for this program while offering a service to pet owners in and around our county.”
The Humane Society is in its 9th year of operation.
Its primary mission is to provide discounted spay/neuter vouchers to families who need some financial assistance to have their pets altered. The discounted spay/neuter vouchers for dogs and cats are available at the Society’s thrift store in downtown Coleman. Boarding information can be obtained by calling 325-636-8945 or accessing:
Board members in picture:
Jo Ann Eddleman
Linda Laws
Nelda Copley
Richard Griffin
Sue Frizzell
Louanne McAnally not present.
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Posted
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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| Coleman At A Glance
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- Location
Coleman is located near the geographical center of Texas, 54 miles southeast of Abilene.
- Climate
The annual average temperature is 65º. Average rainfall for the year is 26.5 inches
- Population
The City of Coleman is comprised of 5,410 residents. The Coleman County's population is 9,710. The median
age is 42.1 and the median household effective buying income is $16,483. The area's civilian labor force numbers 4,335
- Government
The city is governed by a Mayor-Council-Manager system. The county government is presided over by a County Judge and
Commissioner's Court.
- Health Care
Coleman County Medical Center is a 46-bed medical-surgical facility with full emergency room services. Two nursing homes
have capacity for 146 residents.
- Transportation
The local airport, located one mile from the community, has a 4,500' paved, lighted runway for corporate and private
planes. Aircraft services are also available. Regional airports with commercial airlines are located in Abilene (54 miles) and Brownwood (30 miles). Daily rail and bus
services are available, as are inter and intra-state trucking.
- Utilities
Electric power with distribution voltages of 2,400 / 4,160, is provided by the City of Coleman. ATMOS Energy supplies gas. Distribution line and pressure 60PSI - 8". Water and sewage services are provided by the City of Coleman. Water treatment capacity is 5,200,000 gallons per day; average daily demand is 2,000,000 gallons per day. Sewage capacity is 800,000 gallons. Verizon Company provides local telephone service.
- Education
Coleman schools include one elementary, one middle and one high school, as well as a remodeled Co-operative Alternative
School. Santa Anna, Novice, and Panther Creek (2000 State Six-man Football Champion) Independent School Districts are also located in Coleman County.
- Churches
Coleman is home to 22 churches of Protestant and Catholic denominations.
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General Information
Founded in 1876 on Hords Creek, area of rolling, grassy plains and wide bottom lands. A typical frontier settlement, first store hardly completed before a cemetery was laid out for loser in cowboy gunfight. Today seat of Coleman County. Area still devoted to large scale ranching; additional income from oil, natural gas, limestone, and high-grade glass sand from Santa Anna Mountain eight miles southeast of the city.
Coleman lies on U.S. 84, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connecting the state's heartland to coastal ports.
Coleman, Texas is rich in natural resources which have given life to a diversified economy based on farming, ranching, coal, oil and gas production and varied industry. Yet Coleman is richest of all in its abundance of water.
The community, county seat of Coleman County, is surrounded by the refreshing waters of six major lakes. Lake Coleman, Ivie Reservoir, Lake Scarborough, Memory Lake, Lake Santa Anna and Hord's Creek. Lake O.H. Ivie is currently the hottest black bass fishing lake in Texas. More than 70 private lakes add to the allure of natural beauty and recreational pleasure. Each lake offers a distinctive setting for everything from exciting water sports to the quiet contemplation of nature.
Coleman County also offers a wealth of frontier heritage. Named for Robert M. Coleman, aide-de-camp to General Sam Houston, the county contains several sites that testify to its historical prominence.
Well-preserved artifacts still remain from Camp Colorado, the area's earliest outpost. At the foot of the historic Santa Anna mountains lies a pioneer cabin a Registered U.S. Museum. Additional points of historical are the early towns of Trickham and Voss. Several of Coleman's older homes have been restored, including the Blair house, and official Texas Historical Landmark.
Business and Industry
The business climate in Coleman is as attractive as its ideal year-round weather. Foremost is the friendly and cooperative spirit that characterizes the area's labor force. Coleman's fine municipal services, transportation facilities and abundant energy resources serve as additional incentives for business development
Manufacturing plants in Coleman produce a variety of quality products for Texas and the nation. A sampling includes, saddles, boots, heavy duty truck and recreational vehicles, grill guards, leather goods, archery products and plastic fabrication. With production active in all sections of the county, oil and gas ranks with ranching as one of Coleman's most prominent industries
Recreation
In addition to the recreational riches of area lakes, Coleman presents a showcase for outdoor activities. Also known as the "Hunting Capital of Texas." the area is home to ample populations of deer, turkey, ducks, dove and quail. The plentiful wildlife is also a boon for non-hunting nature lovers. Coleman's City Park, located on the scenic banks of Hord's Creek, offers picnic facilities under majestic shade trees, a western museum, tennis courts, a recreation center with Olympic-size swimming pool and playground equipment. Noted for its tough stock and talented cowboys, Coleman's PRCA approved rodeo is held annually during the last weekend in June. Other competitive events include one of the nation's largest county livestock shows, County 4-H Horse Shows and the Coleman County Fiesta de la Paloma and Dove Cook-off Rounding out Coleman's recreational bounty is a Country Club that features club facilities swimming pool and a 9-hole golf course.
Farming and Ranching
Endowed with some of the state's richest grass lands, Coleman County produces outstanding herds of commercial and purebred cattle, horses, sheep, goats and hogs. In fact, Coleman is the fourth largest wool-producing county in Texas. Approximately 50,000 to 75,000 head of cattle are marketed annually at the Coleman Livestock Auction. The fertile soils and ideal climate of the Coleman area make farming one of the area's biggest businesses. Cotton, wheat, oats, barley and grain sorghums are raised throughout the county.
Education and Culture
Just as its natural bounty, Coleman considers its people an important resource. That is why education plays a significant role in the life of the community. In addition to a new elementary and middle schools, Coleman has built a modern high school to prepare students equally well for higher education or entry into the labor market upon graduation.
Cultural institutions are also an important force in and around Coleman. They range from the Coleman and Santa Anna Public Libraries to the Coleman County Museum , There is also a Fine Arts League and several civic clubs, including Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis.
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Coleman County Chamber of Commerce,
Agriculture and Tourist Bureau
218 Commercial Avenue
Coleman, Texas 76834
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Phone
325-625-2163
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Fax
325-625-2164
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Email
chamber@colemantexas.org
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