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Chilton ISD announced a partnership with Wiley University last week. All district students will be conditionally admitted to the university upon submission of their application. All students have to do is graduate, submit their transcript, complete...

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

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Marlin ISD board gets update on bond construction

The Marlin ISD School Board of Managers met Monday, Sept. 23, at the Marlin Middle School Library with President Billy Johnson presiding.

By Elizabeth Richardson

Chilton ISD makes futures brighter

Chilton ISD announced a partnership with Wiley University last week. All district students will be conditionally admitted to the university upon submission of their application.

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