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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...

2024 Marlin High School Homecoming Court

The senior Homecoming Court nominees for Marlin ISD are (back row, from left) Aaryha Johnson, TiQuorry Bailey, Kei’Ayr Young, TyRaun Bell; (front row, from left) Irving Pecina, Chasidee Washington, Jermoriah Mayes, Rachel Ronquillo, and Taylor...

Veterans Outreach

Veterans Outreach Case Manager Tony Long (standing left) made his bi-weekly stop at the Samaritan House in Marlin on Wednesday, September 25. He will be there every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Also in attendance were (standing) Guy...

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Local Marlinite Terrie Irvin (pictured center front) celebrated two years of being cancer-free by spearheading a Cancer-Free Walk Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Courthouse Square. As stated by Ms. Irvin, “The walk was organized to support myself, for those...

Faith, Hope & Charity Play Day

Faith, Hope & Charity held their annual Family Play Day on Saturday. Activities included a bounce house, fire truck display, free hot dogs and drink, cookies and chips, games, snow cones and face painting. New basketball goals have recently been...

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. All students have to do is graduate, submit their transcript, complete...

News

Estate Planning Program set for Nov. 18

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in McLennan County is hosting an Estate Planning Program at the McLennan County Extension office, located at 4224 Cobbs Dr. Waco, Texas 76710.

Marlin ISD has openings for Board of Managers

The Marlin ISD School Board of Managers met Monday, Oct. 7 at the Marlin Middle School Library. In the absence of the president, Secretary Byrleen Terry presided over the meeting.

By Elizabeth Richardson

Early voting for November elections begins

Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1.

Opinion

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

Start your day by talkin’ to the boss

Howdy Folks, my young bride Stella and I have just finished our morning prayer time, which I call, “talkin’ to the Boss.”

By Ol Jim Cathey

Sports

Bulldogs beat Crawford to open district

The Marlin Bulldogs football team traveled to Robinson to take on the Crawford Pirates for their district opener on Oct. 11.

Marlin handily defeated Crawford 28-7.

By Ryan Heller

Lady Bulldogs continue season

The Marlin Lady Bulldogs volleyball team traveled to take on the Chilton Lady Pirates on Friday, Oct. 4. Marlin defeated Chilton, winning 3-1.

By Ryan Heller

Rematch

The Chilton Pirates hosted the top-ranked Mart Panthers on Friday night in a rematch of the Class 2A Division 2 Semifinal Game from last season. Mart won this contest 30-7.

News

Estate Planning Program set for Nov. 18

Marlin ISD has openings for Board of Managers

Early voting for November elections begins

Opinion

There was a time when life was much simpler

The mythical Old West introduces Pecos Bill

Start your day by talkin’ to the boss

Sports

Bulldogs beat Crawford to open district

Lady Bulldogs continue season

Rematch

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