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Several Bulldogs and Lady Dogs are headed for the Regional Track Meet on April 19-20 in Palestine. Last week the Marlin boys and girls track teams participated in the Area Meet hosted by Bosqueville High School. The girls finished in fourth place...

New Head Coach

Marlin’s new Head Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Rogers spoke to the Marlin Rotary Club a few weeks ago. Rogers takes over the position from former head coach Ruben Torres, and he talked about changing how the team operates. The Bulldogs are...

Texas Eclipse

A total solar eclipse graced Texas on April 8. The total solar eclipse is a large-scale natural phenomenon that Texans have not seen since 2017. The continental United States will not see another total eclipse for 20 more years. People gathered at...

Happy Easter

The Community Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Golden Years Golden Years Nursing & Rehab Center was held at Arlington Park last week. Some residents from Golden Years Nursing & Rehab Center came over and were able to watch kids hunt for Easter...

Historic Soccer Season

The Marlin Bulldogs soccer team made school history last week making their first postseason appearance. The Bulldogs traveled to Cameron on Tuesday, March 26, for the Bi-District round of the playoffs. They took on the Taylor Ducks and were...

Falls County Community Connections

The March 20 meeting of the “Falls County Community Connections” was held at the Marlin Public Library. The meeting had two presenters, Colette Pauley from DSHS Specialized Health and Social Services and Rachel Salazar from Meals on Wheels - Waco....

News

Weekend Hippie Grand Opening

The Weekend Hippie Boutique had a Grand Opening this past Saturday in Marlin. It’s located at Live Oak and Commerce (BTW Parkway) Streets on the second story above Funky Ranch Boutique.

FALLS COUNTY FREE TRASH DAY

Falls County Free Trash Day will be held at two locations - Marlin and Lott on May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon or until dumpsters are full. Tire Disposal - you unload.

Falls County Commissioners recognize 4-H students

The Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse on Monday, April 8, with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F.A.

By Elizabeth Richardson

Opinion

Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight

State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

A poem in honor of an old friend

Sometimes, you have a friend or acquaintance that have characteristics that literally beg to be immortalized in a poem or a story.

By Ol Jim Cathey

Solar eclipse means big money to Texas

One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history,” according to the Texas Standard.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

Sports

Bulldogs, Lady Dogs head for Regionals

Several Bulldogs and Lady Dogs are headed for the Regional Track Meet on April 19-20 in Palestine.

By Ryan Heller

Rogers looking for success with Bulldogs

Last year, the Marlin Bulldogs had a fantastic season. They finished with an overall record of 11-3 and a perfect district record of 7-0, winning their first district championship since 2005.

By Ryan Heller

Marlin track teams headed to Area Meet

Last week the Marlin boys and girls track teams participated in the District meet hosted by Axtell High School.

The girls finished third with 93 points.

Results were: