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Westphalia 4-H hosted their fundraiser a goat roping at the Marlin City Park fairgrounds. There were over 230 teams entered. Winners of the 14 and under roping were Colton Ranly and Cade Ranly. Winners of the Open Roping were Keith Stermer and...

Falls County Fair

The Falls County Fair was held last week. During the events the Falls County Youth Fair Pavilion was dedicated to Roger Drews - longtime fair president. The Grand Champion steer went to Charlie Tusa of Westphalia 4-H. Other Grand Champion exhibitors...

Drying Up

The Brazos River with dried up banks on the east side looking south on the FM 413 bridge 11 miles East of Rosebud last week. The area got some much needed rain at the end of last week, but no where near enough to end the existing drought. Falls...

New Chamber Member

The Marlin Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Trigger Bear Coffee LLC at 718 Live Oak Street last week. Owners are Robert and Michelle Ward, along with Trigger (bottom center).

Falls County Fair Queen named

On Sept. 9 at the Falls County Fairgrounds, the 3rd Annual Falls County Queen Contest was held. The contestants were: - Addison Wilde, the daughter of Wesley and Callie Wilde. She is a sophomore at Rosebud-Lott High school and representing...

New Bridges Installed

Falls County has been using some of the funds received from the American Rescue Plan to replace bridges throughout the county. One of those bridges in on CR 4019 in Precinct 4 across from Chilton ISD. Commissioner Nita Wuebker said it will be...

News

Fun Day

The Marlin Missionary First Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Vincent Hartsfield, recently celebrated Marlin ISD’s end of the first six weeks grading period with a Neighborhood Fun Day

Westphalia 4-H Goat Roping results

Westphalia 4-H hosted their fundraiser a goat roping at the Marlin City Park fairgrounds. There were over 230 teams entered.

Chamber Honors

Marlin Chamber of Commerce recently selected Dairy Queen as the September Business of the Month. Pictured is manager Amber Mathis. Yard of the Month was presented to Tom and

Opinion

Another special session slated for October

Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special session, this time about school choice, for next month.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

A day late and a dollar short?

When the school of hard knocks hands you your diploma, it more than likely follows the phrase my Ol’ Daddy often used, “Looks like you are a day late and a dollar short!” and Mom in her later years

By Ol Jim Cathey

Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts

Ken Paxton has been reinstated as Texas Attorney General after the Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted him of charges of bribery and misuse of office.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

Sports

Bulldogs demolish Bosqueville 62-7

The Marlin Bulldogs football team hosted the Bosqueville Bulldogs on Friday. Marlin demolished Bosqueville, winning 62-7.

By Ryan Heller

Lady Bulldogs sweep Coolidge

The Marlin Lady Bulldogs volleyball team traveled to take on the Coolidge Lady Yellow Jackets on Friday.

Lady Dogs Win

The Marlin Lady Bulldogs volleyball team traveled to take on the Moody Lady Cats on Friday. The Lady Bulldogs swept Moody 3-0. With this win, Marlin now has a record of 10-6.