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MISD discusses school safety and security measures

A public hearing meeting of the Marlin ISD Board of Directors was held March 10 with President Billy Johnson presiding. The Board of Managers present were Kathleen Barrett, Rosalyn Dimerson, Misty Ehlers, Winnette Outland, Marsha Ridlehuber and...

American Legion Donates Flag

American Legion Post 31 Officers Jay Elliott and Guy Clemmons present an American Flag to Hwy 77 Cafe in Rosebud. Co-owner Monica Castellanos was on hand to accept the flag that will be displayed along with over 500 pictures of Falls County Veterans...

Eagles halt Bulldogs run for State Championship

The Hearne Eagles halted the Marlin Bulldogs run for a State Championship on Monday night in Academy. The Bulldogs traveled to Little River Academy to take on Hearne on Monday night in the State Semi-Finals. Marlin was defeated by Hearne, losing 58-...

Rotary: Love is Key to Service

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” (Helen Keller) “National Pie Day was January 23rd,” shared Rotarian Roger Nutt, along with trivia facts at the Rotary Club meeting...

Bulldogs head on to Area round

The Marlin Bulldogs basketball team traveled to West on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to take on the Kerens Bobcats in the Bi-Distict round of the playoffs. Marlin defeated the Bobcats, winning 61-37. The game was tight in the first half as Marlin led 28-20....

UM ARMY to bring life-changing service to Marlin

United in Mission Action Reach-out Mission by Youth (U.M. ARMY), a Christ-centered organization dedicated to empowering youth through service, is thrilled to announce its Service Week in Marlin from June 15-21. During this transformative week, high...

News

Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in classrooms

The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments i

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

Falls County Commissioners approve ongoing decisions

Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse on March 24 with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F.A. Green (Pct.

By Elizabeth Richardson

MISD discusses school safety and security measures

A public hearing meeting of the Marlin ISD Board of Directors was held March 10 with President Billy Johnson presiding.

By Elizabeth Richardson

Opinion

Thoughts of yesteryear open the floodgates

Thoughts of yesteryear opens the floodgate to old memories sometimes causing us to ponder about how we can make things better.

By Ol Jim Cathey

Why I support banning foreign adversaries from owning our land and Influencing Our Cities

As a proud representative of rural Texas, I have always fought to protect our state’s land, values, and way of life.

By State Rep. Angelia Orr

Making Texas housing affordable again

We can all agree: Texas must NEVER turn into California. Californians are struggling due to the high cost of living and excessive taxes—not to mention their radical liberal government and culture.

By State Rep. Angelia Orr