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Commerce Street renamed BTW Parkway during ceremony

Family, friends, and members of the Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Association gathered at the corner of Live Oak and Commerce Street in Marlin on Aug. 2 for the unveiling of the newly named street. Commerce Street is now BTW Parkway in...

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World-famous aviator John Proctor speaks to Marlin Rotary Club

John Proctor is world-famous aviator, and this is his Grumman HU 16C Albatross, the ultimate traveling machine. Designed in 1944, this antique 30,000-pound ex-U.S. Navy flying boat was converted to a modern yacht. “My father once told me, you can’...

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International business group visits Marlin looking for investment

Throughout Marlin, Marlinite’s are seeing significant changes and future opportunities once again within their grasp. Many Central Texans are admiring the resilience and tenacity of this small town’s efforts to revitalize its heritage of being a...

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City celebrates re-dedication of park

The City of Marlin celebrated the re-dedication of Marlin’s City Park back to the community on July 4. Senior Councilman Scottie Henderson welcomed all, and Lofton conducted the brief honor of the re-dedication of the park at the Blue Star at Flag...

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Annual conference empowers Marlin girls

Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas in partnership with the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children coordinated the 7th Annual Empowering Girls Conference “Girls Can,” on Friday June 17. The annual conference hosted by both Deborah...

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Marlin Elementary teachers and staff are ready to transform for the upcoming school year.

Marlin Elementary transforming for new school year

Nearly 70 people attended the program “Transforming” at the Marlin Elementary School Cafeteria on Monday, June 17. Teachers presented the changes that are occurring at the school. They identified the areas of concerns and shared the changes that...

Sports

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Marlin alum Breiman Alexander selected for NAIA All-Star game

The NAIA recently announced the two teams in the return of its Men’s Basketball All-Star game scheduled for tipoff at 6 p.m.

Bulldogs lose in area round of playoffs

After winning its bidistrict playoff game, the Marlin boys’ basketball team was knocked out of the playoffs in the area round.

Marlin finishes its season with a 14-15 record.

Lady Bulldogs State Tournament

Opinion

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The west was won with tenacity and grit

A few years back, my young bride Stella and I were invited to a paid gig in the Kanab, Utah, area and we left Texas a bit early to be a part of the Arizona Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

By Ol’ Jim Cathey

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June 14 was named Flag Day on Aug. 3, 1949

Early American history notes Elizabeth Griscom (Betsy) Ross as the seamstress credited with making the first American flag.

By Ol’ Jim Cathey

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We all say thank you and God Bless America

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

By Ol’ Jim Cathey

News

Worldwide Day of Play planned for Sept. 21

Faith, Hope and Charity: Concerned Citizens Organization for Youth will be hosting the 16th Annual Worldwide Day of Play next Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m.

MISD Board of Managers looking for input

The Marlin Independent School District is looking for input from the community as a new school year begins.

City appoints Davis interim police chief after Sodek’s death

The Marlin City Council appointed Marlin City Manager Cedric Davis to a dual role of City Manager and Police Chief on Monday morning in a special called meeting.

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