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DKG Beta Nu Chapter acquire skills in auto care

On Saturday, March 11, at 9 a.m., several members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Beta Nu Chapter met at Anthony’s Auto Service, located at 111 Craik Street in Marlin. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, which was founded May...

Young entrepreneur opens BBQ restaurant

Based on signs of renovations, the community was aware something was happening at the old Church’s Chicken building where DQ’s BBQ recently held its grand opening. The establishment is located 358 Live Oak and operating hours are Thursday through...

4-Hers Clear Library Grounds

The Otto 4-H Club including former members as far away as Katy and Reisel joined together to clear the grounds at the Marlin Public Library. The Otto 4-H also made a donation to the library for us to purchase additional plants and bulbs. The...

Business of the Month

Rent A Stuff and Busy Bees Florist, located at the Ten Oaks Plaza, 503 Craik Street, were selected as Chamber of Commerce March Business of the Month. Pictured are employees Raven and Waylon Lankford.

National Honor Society Members

Marlin High School recently inducted 20 members into The National Honor Society. The students met the requirements of a GPA of 3.4; exemplifying service, leadership, scholarship, and character.

Yard of the Month

The home of Stephen and Kathleen Aldredge was selected as the Marlin Chamber of Commerce March Yard of the Month. The home is located at 108 Rock Dam Road. Pictured is Mrs. Aldredge.

News

Chilton ISD addresses Friday lockdown

From Chilton Superintendent Brandon Hubbard:

Commissioners award ARPA funds to center

The Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse in Marlin on Monday, March 27, with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding.

By Elizabeth Richardson

DKG Beta Nu Chapter acquire skills in auto care

On Saturday, March 11, at 9 a.m., several members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Beta Nu Chapter met at Anthony’s Auto Service, located at 111 Craik Street in Marlin.

Opinion

Senate passes tax cut package

The Texas Senate last week unanimously approved a $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes and inject billions of dollars into public schools.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

America is truly a melting pot of cultures

I recently read J. Evetts Haley’s book about Charlie Goodnight and that started the thought process about those “that came before us.”

By Ol Jim Cathey

Bill would require fentanyl education

The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

Sports

End of the Road

The Marlin Bulldogs basketball team traveled to Navarro College in Corsicana on Tuesday for the Area round of the playoffs. They took on the Martins Mill Mustangs and were defeated 44-26.

Jones Signs with ULL

Marlin Senior Praiyer Jones signed a full track and field scholarship to compete for the University of Louisiana Lafeyette Rajin Cajuns. Jones is a State level competitor in field events.