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Max Herrera, a Chilton ISD junior, represented Pirate Nation well at the Regional Powerlifting Meet. With a 2nd place finish and best bench press lifter during that meet, Herrera is now a state qualifier. Max will compete on Saturday, March 27, 2021...

Meth arrest leads to recovery of stolen property

Brett Rhodes, 54, from Chilton, was arrested by College Station Police Officers on March 19 following a traffic stop. According to the Falls County District Attorney’s Office, officers searched his vehicle and found 2.2 pounds of methamphetamine...

Lions Club Award to Mike Magouirk

The Diamond Centennial Membership award is earned by members for recruiting new Lions. On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the meritorious award was presented by Lions Club President Sheila Lawson to Michael Magouirk for growing the club during the...

Teacher of the Year

Marlin ISD High School Head Track Coach and longtime teacher Claretta Manigo was named as the Marlin High School Teacher of the Year. Darius Kelley was named as Marlin Elementary Teacher of the Year and Alfonso Weems was named Marlin Middle School’s...

Marlin Soccer

The Marlin 2021 Soccer Team played their last home game of the season on March 16 against the Robinson Rockets. Although they didn’t get the victory, the team continues to improve. Parent Senior Night was celebrated as well, recognizing seniors...

Marlin ISD recognizes maintenance team

Marlin ISD has faced some unforeseen circumstances this year with the pandemic, but no one expected the snow storm that the State of Texas had last month. Despite the district closure and external conditions, the MISD maintenance team dug deep into...

News

SBA tops $50 million in disaster assistance loans for Texas severe winter storms

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S.

FALLS COUNTY FELONY DOCKET

On March 25, 2021, Judge Bryan F. Russ, Jr. convened court to hear felony matters presented by District Attorney Jody Gilliam. The following Felony cases were disposed of:

Vaccines widely available, age 16 and up eligible

COVID-19 vaccines are available to any adult who wants one in Texas as of Monday.

By Madison Mahoney

Opinion

Where does the human story begin?

Where does our story begin? Some will say, “It begins with the creation of the Earth.” Others claim that our beginning springs from Adam and Eve.

By Ol' Jim Cathey

Bill tightening voting restrictions in Texas passes Senate committee

A Texas Senate committee on Friday passed an elections bill that would tighten the state’s voting rules by limiting extended early voting hours, requiring proof of disability to qualify for mail-in

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

PUC chair resigns in wake of call to energy investors

Arthur D’Andrea, the chair and sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission, resigned late last week at the request of Gov. Gregg Abbott.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

Sports

Super Centex Teams announced

The 2021 Super Centex Boys Basketball Team was announced this week, with many area athletes named.

State Powerlifter

Max Herrera, a Chilton ISD junior, represented Pirate Nation well at the Regional Powerlifting Meet.

Chilton Tennis

Congratulations to the Chilton ISD Tennis team for an excellent showing: Anna and Mabry came in first place in doubles, as did McKeller and Luis. Raquel and CC came in second place.