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Torres named Coach of the Week for Dave Campbell’s

Marlin High School Head Football Coach Ruben Torres was named Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Week 3 Coach of the Week for the 2A Division. The Bulldogs knocked out the Valley Mill Eagles Friday, Sept. 10, 34-29, and Torres took a two-game winning...

Falls County Fair a success

The Falls County Youth Fair came to a close with the Sale of Champions on Friday night. Top winners at the 2021 Falls County Fair were: The Grand Champion Steer went to Charlie Tusa of the Westphalia 4-H. The Grand Champion Lamb went to Zane Drews...

Brotherhood Ride

The Texas Brotherhood Ride came through Falls County on Monday. Members of the Falls County Sheriff’s Office, Marlin Volunteer Fire Department, Marlin Fire Department, Marlin Police Department, Texas DPS, Reagan Volunteer Fire Department, and...

Lions International Director and District Governor visit Marlin Lions

The Lions Club of Marlin was honored by Ernesto “TJ” Tijerina, International Director of Lions Club International, and Angela Cases, District 2-X3 Governor, at its Aug. 24 meeting. Ernesto “TJ” Tijerina resides in San Antonio, Texas. “Director...

Deputies honored

Marlin Police Chief Hommel presents Life Saving Awards to Falls County Sgt. Godley and Deputy Hoy. On Aug. 24 Sgt. Godley and Deputy Hoy assisted in administering Narcan to a Marlin Police Officer who came in contact with an unknown substance on a...

Falls County Fair Queen

The first-ever Falls County Youth Fair Queen Contest was held on Saturday. Delaney Wilde was crowned the 2021 FCYF Queen. She received a $1,000 scholarship, Queen Buckle, and Crown. Cheyenne Landy was the Runner Up. She received a $750 scholarship....

News

Legislature set to draw new political maps in third special session

Returning to Austin Monday for their third extra session of the year, lawmakers will attempt to draw new district lines for Congress and state House and Senate districts in the face of a rapidly ap

By Richard Lee, Texas Senate News

MISD recognizes Vickers commitment to community

A regular meeting of the Marlin ISD Board of Managers was held Sept. 20 at the Marlin Middle School Library with President Billy Johnson presiding. All Board Managers were present.

By Elizabeth Richardson

Rotary International 2021-22: Serve to Change Lives

Rotary Club in Marlin welcomed Rotary International District 5870 Governor Beverly Luedke to its gathering on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.

By Letitia Estep, Special to The Democrat

Opinion

Oct. 15 is coming ... know your Medicare annual enrollment options

Dear Toni:

By Toni King, Toni Says

Abbott calls third special session for Sept. 20

Gov.

By Gary Borders, Capital Highlights

The mysteries of life are revealed in good time

The mysteries of life are revealed in a variety of situations.

By Ol' Jim Cathey

Sports

Torres named Coach of the Week for Dave Campbell’s

Marlin High School Head Football Coach Ruben Torres was named Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Week 3 Coach of the Week for the 2A Division.

Bledsoe announces commitment to Texas Longhorns

Marlin High School’s Jaray Bledsoe announced his commitment to play football for the University of Texas at Austin Monday in a ceremony at Marlin Middle School.