Erath County Scanner News

09/14/2026

1:48pm 9-14-26
Erath Fire, Dublin Fire & Lingleville Fire are responding to 17000 Block FM2156 for a grass fire.

09/08/2026

5:51pm 9-8-26
Morgan Mill Fire, Erath Fire, Lipan Fire & Santo Fire are responding to CR464 in Patillo for a mobile home fire. Fully engulfed. Grass fire reported too.

08/22/2026

🔥 **Your county is developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)!**

This plan will help identify local wildfire risks, guide future mitigation projects, and strengthen opportunities for wildfire-related funding. Most importantly, **community input is a key part of the process**.

Residents can help by sharing concerns about wildfire hazards, evacuation routes, access issues, water sources, past fire experiences, and ideas for improving preparedness.

Stay connected as the plan develops for updates, public meetings, and helpful wildfire resources.

🌐 **Learn more:**
https://www.ac-foundation.com/erathcountycwpp

08/10/2026

Erath County is now under a 90 Day Burn Ban.

08/03/2026

🚨2:02pm Suspect in custody.

8-3-26 11:20am

Suspect is from another Jail (Coryell County) and was being held at Erath County. He has charges against him for a previous escape and a DWI 3rd or more.

Press release from Erath County Sheriff's Office

Update: Subject is in custody

The Erath Counry Sheriffs office currently is attempting to locate and apprehend an escaped inmate.
The inmate’s name is Trestin Nolte, white male, last seen wearing black and white striped inmate uniform. He was last seen in the area of South Loop and US67.
If you see this individual, DO NOT approach him. Call 911.

07/20/2026

On July 20th, our lives changed forever when our home was destroyed by a fire. We are beyond grateful that we made it out alive, but we lost absolutely everything we owned.

To make an already heartbreaking situation even more difficult, my wife, Lee Ann, is currently in the hospital after suffering a seizure. All of our medications were destroyed in the fire, leaving us trying to replace essential prescriptions while also dealing with this devastating loss.

Our family also includes Merritt, who is autistic and is trying to process the sudden loss of his home and everything familiar to him. We also have our three dogs with us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep them safe and cared for during this incredibly difficult time.

We are starting completely over. The funds raised will help us with temporary housing, clothing, food, toiletries, medications, replacing essential household items, caring for our dogs, and the countless unexpected expenses that come with rebuilding our lives from nothing.

If you are able to donate, no matter the amount, we would be incredibly grateful. If you’re unable to give, sharing this fundraiser with your friends and family would mean just as much.

This has been the hardest experience our family has ever faced, and we cannot express how much your prayers, kindness, and support mean to us. Thank you for helping us take the first steps toward rebuilding our lives.

On July 20th, our lives changed forever when our home was destroyed … Brittany Williams needs your support for Support for Our Family After Devastating Fire

05/14/2026

5-13-26

We apologize that our page was offline for a few days. We are working to resolve the issue and will be back soon!

We will still post any major incidents in the mean time, just not every fire or accident like we usually do.

05/10/2026

3:24pm 5-10-26
Severe thunderstorm warning for Northwestern Erath County.

(3:27pm) SEVERE T-STORM WARNING for EASTLAND and ERATH counties through 4:30pm. Ping pong ball sized hail and 60mph winds possible with this storm as it moves southeast at 20mph. Head indoors and away from windows.

05/10/2026

5-10-26

Stay aware of the weather this evening.

The metroplex has dropped down to a level 2 slight risk for seeing severe storms later today. The enhanced risk continues to be shifted farther south and west as the latest data coming in keeps the highest potential for larger hail and damaging wind in our SW counties.

05/09/2026

1:38am 5-9-26
Erath Fire, Erath EMS, Morgan Mill Fire & Lipan Fire are responding to 33000 Block North Hwy281 for a 1 vehicle accident.