The Marlin Democrat

Faith, Hope and Charity: Concerned Citizens Organization for Youth, Inc. held its 16th annual Worldwide Day of Play at the FHC building in Marlin on Sept. 21. Everyone enjoyed outdoor activities and fun including pony rides.

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. earned his first victory as a head coach. The Bulldogs improved to 1-4 and 1-0 in 13-2A. Marlin...

Marlin Homecoming 2019

Donnell Solomon and Diamond McCraw were named Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the Bulldogs game with Italy on Friday, Sept. 20. Diamond McCraw is the daughter of Roshanda Massington and Brian McCraw. Diamond has been a varsity...

Commerce Street renamed BTW Parkway during ceremony

Family, friends, and members of the Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Association gathered at the corner of Live Oak and Commerce Street in Marlin on Aug. 2 for the unveiling of the newly named street. Commerce Street is now BTW Parkway in...

World-famous aviator John Proctor speaks to Marlin Rotary Club

John Proctor is world-famous aviator, and this is his Grumman HU 16C Albatross, the ultimate traveling machine. Designed in 1944, this antique 30,000-pound ex-U.S. Navy flying boat was converted to a modern yacht. “My father once told me, you can’...

International business group visits Marlin looking for investment

Throughout Marlin, Marlinite’s are seeing significant changes and future opportunities once again within their grasp. Many Central Texans are admiring the resilience and tenacity of this small town’s efforts to revitalize its heritage of being a...

Sports

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.

Marlin alum Breiman Alexander selected for NAIA All-Star game

The NAIA recently announced the two teams in the return of its Men’s Basketball All-Star game scheduled for tipoff at 6 p.m.

Bulldogs lose in area round of playoffs

After winning its bidistrict playoff game, the Marlin boys’ basketball team was knocked out of the playoffs in the area round.

Marlin finishes its season with a 14-15 record.

Opinion

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

June 14 was named Flag Day on Aug. 3, 1949

Early American history notes Elizabeth Griscom (Betsy) Ross as the seamstress credited with making the first American flag.

By Ol’ Jim Cathey

We all say thank you and God Bless America

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

By Ol’ Jim Cathey

News

Doctor to open practice at Falls Community Hospital

Jeffrey Lyle, CEO of Falls Community Hospital & Clinic, along with the Board of Directors, has announced that Michael J. Jenks M.D. has joined the FCHC medical staff.

Water board approves funding for Marlin water systems

The Texas Water Development Board Thursday approved $10.575 million in assistance to the City of Marlin for stormwater system and water system improvements.