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MARLIN DEMOCRAT PHONES DOWN

Chilton ISD released their opening procedures for the 2020-2021 school year earlier this month. Notable changes include instituting a block schedule, entry screenings for all staff, students, and visitors, as well as remote options for those who...

Dr. Henson joins Rotary Club of Marlin

“I strongly believe that with the support of the Board and community, Marlin ISD will be able to be successful this year,” emphasized Dr. Darryl Henson. MISD Superintendent Dr. Darryl Henson addressed the Rotary Club of Marlin on Wednesday, July 22...

Falls County Property Transfers

Warranty Deeds Victoria K Dominguez, Jeremy Andrey Codey Martin to Nancy M Dominguez, Roy Dominguez, 9.68 AC TJ Chamber Survey Nancy M Dominguez, Roy Dominguez to Gerardo Rovera, Leticia Rivera, 9.68 AC TJ Chamber Survey Teresa Rivera Reyes to Rene...

Falls County Jail Logs

Cameron Allen, 22, Lexington, charged with two counts of possession of a PG1 controlled substance between one and four grams, unauthorized use of a vehicle, in custody on 7/27 Brent Alan Barnes, 49, Elgin, charged with assault on family/household...

Falls County sees first COVID-19 death, surpasses 100 cases

Falls County has seen a total of 103 coronavirus cases as of July 27. The County saw its first coronavirus related death this week, according to the Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 dashboard. Of those 103 total, more than 60 of...

Lights coming to Communication tower

During a Commissioners Court meeting on July 27, commissioners voted to engage in a contract with Lumen for maintenance and lights on the communication tower in Lott. The county has four towers total; one in Reisel, owned by Gene Brown, one in...

News

Falls County Misdemeanors July 29

On July 29, 2020, Judge Jay Elliott convened Falls County Court to hear misdemeanor cases. The following cases were disposed of, others were rest.

Chilton ISD releases opening procedures

Chilton ISD released their opening procedures for the 2020-2021 school year earlier this month.

By Madison Mahoney

Falls County Jail Logs

By Falls County Sheriff's Office

Opinion

Let's search together for capital ideas

Ed Sterling wrote this column for almost three decades, so let's open by celebrating his contributions to the Texas Press Association and its members. Ed was the calm, steady voice keeping us infor

By Chris Cobler

Revolutions are Messy

There are many sayings about revolutions, but my favorite is simply, “Revolutions are messy.” This seems to sum up the majority of the world’s revolutions, despite who wins or loses.

By Dr. James Finck

A Higher Priority

At the Olympic games in Paris in 1924, the US team was favored in the four-man canoe race. One member of the team was a young man by the name of Bill Havens.

By Larry Jackson, Rosebud Church of Christ

Sports

Bulldogs predicted to fair well in new district

If the 2020 football season holds up against the current Corona virus pandemic, the Marlin Bulldogs are predicted to fair pretty well in their new district and region.

By Marie Bakken

Chilton ISD students signs at MCC

Deauntre Davis, of Chilton ISD, students signed a letter of intent to play sports next year on July 18. He plans to play Basketball at McLennan Community College for the 2020-2021 year.

All- Americans

Congratulations are in order for the first two Chilton ISD varsity cheerleaders with All-American nominations. Both Abigail Barrera and Kaylee Spruiell received nominations.