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On Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, members of American Legion Riders (motorcycle) of American Legion Post 121 and American Legion Post 273 visited three U.S. Veterans residing at Golden Years Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marlin. Two of three U.S....

Donation to Fire Department

Marlin Masonic Lodge #152 presents a $600 check to the Marlin Volunteer Fire Department. Left to right are: Masons Kevin Lessman, Denny Lessman, Eddie Hamilton, Tommy Trice, Fire Chief James Adams, and Angie Harris and Tanner Bethke with the Fire...

Rotary’s Little Library - it’s free

Rotary Club of Marlin is featuring a Little Library complete with Rotary Bench Project in our community. Rotarian Past Presidents Justin Hay and Jay Elliott “Serve to Change Lives” by having assembled a Little Library and placing it beside the...

Falls County Youth Fair

The Falls County Youth Fair was held last week with exhibits and activities for all. Grand Champion Steer went to Charlie Tusa of the Westphalia 4-H. Grand Champion Hog went to Grant Meyer of the Westphalia 4-H. Cayson Newell of Westphalia 4-H has...

Festival Fun

Auction organizers get ready on Sunday afternoon. Everyone enjoyed the Fall Festival and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon.

Lady Bulldogs fall to Moody, sweep Meridian

On Friday, the Lady Bulldogs took on the Moody Lady Cats at home. They were swept 3-0, losing the first set 28-26, the second set 25-22, and the third set 25-19. The Lady Bulldogs did not play on Tuesday, Sept. 13, as it was their open date. The...

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AROUND TOWN (Sept. 28, 2022)

Community Public Health Expo

Homecoming events set for Marlin ISD

Marlin ISD will celebrate Homecoming 2022 with several events this week.

American Legion Riders visit Veterans

On Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, members of American Legion Riders (motorcycle) of American Legion Post 121 and American Legion Post 273 visited three U.S.

By Letitia Estep, Special to The Democrat

Opinion

Wonder in the resilience of our forefathers

My old Daddy would sort of explain how to do a job and then leave you to it, admonishing us to “Get ‘er done!”

By Ol' Jim Cathey

Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group

The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

We can only visualize the trials of our forefathers faced

I moseyed in for a haircut last week and I was overdue. I have never been partial to taking time out to do that chore.

By Ol' Jim Cathey

Sports

Bulldogs blank Bosqueville in district opener

The Marlin Bulldogs shut out Bosqueville 41-0 to start district play on Friday night.

The shut out was the their first win of the season.

Bulldogs ready for district play after slow start to season

The Marlin Bulldogs football team went on the road to face the Groesbeck Goats on Sept. 9. They were defeated in a close battle 16-7.

By Ryan Heller

Lady Bulldogs fall to Moody, sweep Meridian

On Friday, the Lady Bulldogs took on the Moody Lady Cats at home. They were swept 3-0, losing the first set 28-26, the second set 25-22, and the third set 25-19.

By Ryan Heller