Rotary hosts Prairie View A&M University Extension, Family and Community Health

Rotary President-elect 2024-2025 Chip Parmer; Myriam Virelli, Program Coordinator II Texas A&M AgriLife Extension; Rosondra Hartsfield, Family and Community Health Extension Agent Prairie View A&M University-Extension. Photos Courtesy of Letitia Estep

News

Texas’ first universal school choice legislation is just a signature away from becoming law after the Senate concurred in House amendments to SB 2 Thursday.

Reading with the Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit to the Marlin Public Library on April 19 at the Kids Book Giveaway

US Rep Sessions honored

Photo courtesy of Guy Clemmons

The Falls County Republican Party presented a plaque to United States Representative Pete Sessions during his recent stop in Marlin at the Allen House.

Opinion

If you’ve ever heard me speak about public education, chances are you’ve heard me say, “It’s all about the kids.” That’s not just a phrase I throw around—it’s the foundation of how I make decisions

TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that

House passes school voucher bill

The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov.

Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

Sports

The Marlin boys and girls track teams participated in the regional meet hosted by Palestine on Friday April 18 and Saturday April 19. Here are the results:

GIRLS

The Marlin boys and girls track teams participated in the Leopard Relays in Lorena on Thursday, March 27.

The girls finished 7th with a total of 30 points.

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Several Marlin track stars are headed for the Area meet on April 10.

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