The Marlin Democrat

The Falls County Courthouse is under construction.

Work continues as the county renovates its old “Art Deco” courthouse. The project will restore the building to near-original, 1939 condition. In 2018, Falls County received a grant from the Texas State Historical Commission for repairs and a cleanup...

Pirate’s Wonderland

It was a pirate’s world in Chilton last weekend. Everyone enjoyed ice skating, concessions, visits with Santa, shopping and lots of games and crafts.

Toys For Kids Donations

Toys For Kids recently received two big donations from State Representative Kyle Kacal and Wal-Mart.

Food for Families had another successful year in Falls County

Food for Families is the largest one-day food drive in Texas. It is an annual event sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, HEB Grocery Company, and KWTX News 10. Together with the Falls County Samaritan House in Marlin, this one-day food drive...

Marlin ISD board hears concerns from resident

The Marlin ISD school board heard from a concerned citizen about concerns over district leadership and the Marlin Elementary principal about campus management during a meeting Nov. 20. Marlin resident George Stricklin addressed the board during...

Marlin welcomes McCall as new police chief

Lawrence McCall was sworn in as the City of Marlin’s new Chief of Police on the evening of Dec. 3 during a special meeting of the Marlin City Council. “I, Lawrence McCall, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office...

News

Brushy Creek frustrations continue for Marlin City Council

Brian Sledge, Dave Mitamura, and Bill Mulligan, lawyers working on the Brushy Creek project on behalf of the City of Marlin, were in attendance at the City Council meeting on Jan.

By Madison Mahoney

HGTV SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR HOMETOWN TAKEOVER

HGTV announced last week that Ben and Erin Napier, of HGTV’s Home Town, are taking submissions of towns to give a full makeover to in an upcoming limited series.

By Madison Mahoney

Streamlining Uniforms

Commissioners approved the purchase of three new body cameras and multiple sets of duty gear during the Jan. 13 meeting.

By Madison Mahoney

Opinion

Quitters never win, so winners never quit

My Ol’ Daddy loved his sports, and he was quick to say, “Quitters never win, so winners never QUIT!” And the same is true of all sports fans. Some are lukewarm, so they come and go.

By © Ol’ Jim Cathey

2019 - A Successful Year

As the amazing year, 2019, closes and we enter 2020, I want to express my gratitude to the Most High God for all that He has done for me and the citizens of Marlin.

The west was won with tenacity and grit

A few years back, my young bride Stella and I were invited to a paid gig in the Kanab, Utah, area and we left Texas a bit early to be a part of the Arizona Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

By Ol’ Jim Cathey

Sports

Butler named Newcomer of the Year

Several Marlin Bulldogs were named to District 13-2A All-District list for the 2019 season.

Go Bulldogs

The Marlin Bulldogs snapped a 16-game losing streak by shutting out Rosebud-Lott on Friday night in Travis. Marlin first-year coach David Haynes Jr.