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Pictured (l to r): Councilmembers Cecil Sparks and Jo Mark Taylor, City Manager Jason Creacy, Kathleen Barrett, Dr. John Barrett, Mayor Susan Byrd and Councilmember William Roe. Photo contributed by Elizabeth Richardson

Former Marlin EDC 4B Director Recognized

Dr. John Barrett, former Marlin Economic Development Corporation 4B Director, was recognized at the Marlin City Council meeting, June 9 for his years of service and dedication to the corporation. Dr. Barrett was the first director of the newly...

Volunteers from the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Marlin, who were proud sponsors of the car show. Photo by Michael Magouirk.

24th Annual Marlin Lions Club Car Show Returns

The 24th Annual Marlin Lions Club Car Show was held on Saturday, June, 13 at the courthouse square. St. Joseph Catholic Church of Marlin and Mo Espinoza Fence Co. were proud sponsors of the car show.

3 Chilton ISD BBQ Teams Place in Top 20 at Nationals

Three Chilton ISD BBQ Club teams brought home Top 20 honors from Nationals last week. The BBBBQ team placed fourth place in the Nation. They won Grand Champion pork butt, 7th ribeye, 10th chicken, and 4th upside down cake. The Pirate Smokers won...

Mayor Byrd Issues Local Disaster Declaration Following Heavy Rainfall

Marlin Mayor Susan Byrd issued a Local Disaster Declaration on Saturday morning, June 6, following heavy rainfall on Friday night, June 5, and Saturday morning, June 6. In a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, Byrd said, “The residents of Marlin are...

Hwy 7 Flooding

Hwy 7, leaving Marlin, was flooded on Saturday morning, June 6, following the rain throughout the night.

Report Storm Damage to TDEM

Experience damage during the recent storms? Texas residents are encouraged to report storm damage through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) iSTAT Damage Survey. Reporting damage helps local and state officials assess the overall...

News

Screwworm Battle Likely to Last a While

When his father decided to retire back in 2019 after 50-plus years in the seed business, Dr.

By Bobby Horecka Staff Reporter

Memorial Day Program Held by Local Cemetery Group

“Showing Love and Appreciation to Our Deceased Loved Ones” was the theme for the Falls County Colored Cemetery Association Memorial Day Program held on May 25 at the Zion Hill Baptist Church, under

By Elizabeth Richardson Staff Reporter

Marlin Juneteenth Celebration Kickoff

Juneteenth celebrations are taking place in Marlin to commemorate June 19, 1865, when word that enslaved Americans had been freed reached Texas.

By Elizabeth Richardson Staff Writer

Opinion

My Ol’ Daddy Always Said

My Ol’ Daddy always said, “If you’re gonna make coffee, make it right!” And then he would make sure that you had the recipe down pat.

By Ol’ Jim Cathey Cowboy Poet

Capital Highlights: Screwworms are Back

Screwworm detection prompts disaster declaration

By Gary Borders State Capital Highlights Gborders@texaspress.com

Two Cents

Primary and run-off elections are complete, at least here in Texas.

By Ol’ Jim Cathey Cowboy Poet

Sports

2026 State Baseball Scoreboard

The 2026 State Baseball Championship games were held at the Dell Dimond in Round Rock June 4-6. The following are the final scores and the State Champions for 2026.

By Mitchell Pate Staff Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com

2026 State Softball Scoreboard

The 2026 State Softball Championship games were held at the Red & Charline Mc-Combs Field in Austin May 28-30.

The following are the final scores and the State Champions for 2026.

By Mitchell Pate Sports Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com

Athletics Recognized at the Bulldogs Sports Banquet

The Marlin Bulldogs Sports Banquet was Wednesday, May 20 at the Marlin Men’s Civic Center.

By Elizabeth Richardson

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