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Deborah Wesson from the Waco Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation (EOAC) Central Office came to the Marlin EOAC Head Start/Early Head Start Site to read “Piper Chen Sings” to the children there on Thursday morning. The book is about a...

Marlin holds groundbreaking for drainage project

The City of Marlin, in partnership with the MRB Group and Quality Contractors LLC, held a groundbreaking for an infrastructure project aimed at improving the drainage system throughout the city. This project, identified as MRB Group Project No. 1301...

Trunk or Treat

The Marlin Police Department hosted the National Night Out and Trunk or Treat on Saturday evening at the Roger Drews Youth Fair Pavillion in the Marlin City Park. At top, the Hamburger and Hot Dog Crew at Saturday’s event. The males were all...

2024 Marlin Homecoming Parade

The annual Marlin Homecoming Parade was held on Oct. 25 through downtown Marlin. Floats with past MHS classes, homecoming court, and other groups drove through downtown.

2024 Homecoming Royalty

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Homecoming King and Queen, Mr. Irving Martinez and Ms. Chasidee Washington, who were recognized during halftime at the 2024 Homecoming game. The Homecoming events ended with a grand finale of the Bulldogs win over the...

Big Boy Visits Marlin

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, residents and visitors in Marlin had rare opportunity to witness a living piece of railroad history as Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive made a scheduled stop at the Wood Street Crossing as part of its Heartland...

News

Community Garden Club of Marlin is not your average garden club

The Community Garden Club of Marlin transcends mere gardening.

By Letitia Estep, Special to The Democrat

Falls County Commissioners extend burn ban

Falls County Commissioners extended the burn ban during a meeting on Monday, Nov. 12.

By Elizabeth Richardson

More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

Opinion

Texas is a state filled with history and lore

Texas is a state that is filled with history and lore.

By Ol Jim Cathey

There was a time when life was much simpler

There was a time when life was a bit simpler and not so very tough. Why, I recollect those carefree bygone days of my youth.

By Ol Jim Cathey

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

Sports

Bulldogs defeat Holland, set for Schulenburg

The Marlin Bulldogs football team traveled to Waco to take on the Holland Hornets on Friday, Nov. 15, for the Bi-District round of the playoffs.

By Ryan Heller

Marlin Bulldogs top district play at 4-0

The Marlin Bulldogs football team traveled to take on the Rosebud-Lott Cougars Friday, Nov. 1.

Marlin soundly defeated Rosebud-Lott, winning 46-15.

Lady Bulldogs prep for post season

The Marlin Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hosted the Chilton Lady Pirates on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

By Ryan Heller

News

Community Garden Club of Marlin is not your average garden club

Falls County Commissioners extend burn ban

More than 1,500 bills filed as session approaches

Opinion

Texas is a state filled with history and lore

There was a time when life was much simpler

The mythical Old West introduces Pecos Bill

Sports

Bulldogs defeat Holland, set for Schulenburg

Marlin Bulldogs top district play at 4-0

Lady Bulldogs prep for post season

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