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Marlin native honored as salesperson of the year

Kevin Odenbach was recently honored as the recipient of the Texas Allied Poultry Association Salesperson of the Year Award at the Texas Poultry Federation Convention in San Antonio. Kevin is a Marlin native, a 1991 graduate of Marlin High School and...

Marlin Juneteenth Organization sponsors COVID Walk

The Marlin, TX Juneteenth Organization held its annual 3K COVID-19 Walk Saturday, Sept. 21. Beginning at the Lucille Williams Pavilion, proceeding with three rotations around County Courthouse, thirty participants engaged in the walk. Registered...

Yezak named 2024 Fair Queen

The 2024 Falls County Queen Contest was held on Sept. 7 at the FCYF Fairgrounds. Addison Yezak, of Westphalia 4H, was crowned 2024 FCYF Queen. Addison was awarded a $1,000 scholarship along with a queen buckle. Addison was also the highest ticket...

Bulldogs fall in heartbreaker to Honey Grove

The Marlin Bulldogs football team traveled out to Royse City High School Friday, Sept. 6, for a neutral site game against the Honey Grove Warriors. Honey Grove defeated Marlin in a 21-20 heartbreaker. The Bulldogs started the game slowly, as they...

St. Joseph’s Fall Festival

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marlin hosted a successful Fall Festival on Sept. 1, attracting a large crowd and raising funds through a raffle and delicious chicken fajita meal. Photos courtesy of Michael Magouirk

No Show Banquet

Volunteers at Faith, Hope and Charity hosted the annual “No Show Banquet” last week which raises funds for the cooked meals and facility costs of the program. A book cart loaded with Black positive books helps the children to recognize the value of...

News

Commissioners take care of county business at meeting

Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse in Marlin on Monday, Sept. 23, at 9 a.m. with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct.

By Elizabeth Richardson

Marlin native honored as salesperson of the year

Kevin Odenbach was recently honored as the recipient of the Texas Allied Poultry Association Salesperson of the Year Award at the Texas Poultry Federation Convention in San Antonio.

By Elizabeth Richardson

Heartland of America Tour rolls into Marlin with historic Big Boy 4014 locomotive

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, residents and visitors in Marlin will have a rare opportunity to witness a living piece of railroad history as Union Pacific’s Big Boy No.

Opinion

The mythical Old West introduces Pecos Bill

It has been said that when a bad man dies, instead of being sent to hell they are sent to roam the Pecos River brakes.

By Ol Jim Cathey

Start your day by talkin’ to the boss

Howdy Folks, my young bride Stella and I have just finished our morning prayer time, which I call, “talkin’ to the Boss.”

By Ol Jim Cathey

Will you be sent to roam the Pecos?

It has been said that when a bad man dies, instead of being sent to hell they are sent to roam the Pecos River brakes.

By Ol Jim Cathey

Sports

Bulldogs get victory over Hearne 33-13

The Marlin Bulldogs football team traveled to Waco to take on the Hearne Eagles on Sept. 13. Marlin handily defeated Hearne 33-13.

By Ryan Heller

Marlin shuts out Chilton in first-ever meeting

The Marlin Bulldogs traveled to take on the Chilton Pirates in the first-ever meeting for the two schools on Sept. 13. Marlin handily shut out Chilton 43-0.

By Ryan Heller

Bulldogs fall in heartbreaker to Honey Grove

The Marlin Bulldogs football team traveled out to Royse City High School Friday, Sept. 6, for a neutral site game against the Honey Grove Warriors.

By Ryan Heller

News

Commissioners take care of county business at meeting

Marlin native honored as salesperson of the year

Heartland of America Tour rolls into Marlin with historic Big Boy 4014 locomotive

Opinion

The mythical Old West introduces Pecos Bill

Start your day by talkin’ to the boss

Will you be sent to roam the Pecos?

Sports

Bulldogs get victory over Hearne 33-13

Marlin shuts out Chilton in first-ever meeting

Bulldogs fall in heartbreaker to Honey Grove

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