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L-R: Bettye Tarver, Derinda Austin, Olga Rosas, Rose Castillo, Jan Smith (standing), Letitia Estep, Myriam Virelli (standing), Rosandra Hartsfield. Contributed article.

Falls Community ARC Coalition: Looking Forward

Falls Community ARC Coalition members are volunteers at every opportunity. Meeting on September 2, 2026, to coordinate existing service areas plus plan their next service in Falls County communities were Bettye Tarver, Derinda Austin, Olga Rosas, Rose Castillo, Jan Smith, Falls Community ARC Coalition Chair Letitia Estep, Myriam Virella, CCHW | (she/her/hers) | Program Coordinator II, REACHing Well - Family and Community Health, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and Rosandra Hartsfield, Family and Community Health-Extension Agent II, Prairie View A&M University- Extension. Their collective challenge is dedicated to helping people from all walks of life, listen with sensitivity, and think creatively. Members of the Falls Community ARC Coalition serve throughout the counties’ communities, providing personal time, talents, and treasures, and collectively practical, accessible solutions to everyday challenges. Volunteers will be present at the Faith, Hope and Charity Family Play Day on Saturday, September 27, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at 405 E. First Street, Marlin. Come one, come all! There will be food distribution, drawings for gifts, free hot dogs, drink, and chips, a bouncy house, face-painting, and lots of games!

Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Payne gets ‘Be Remarkable’ award for efforts to save library

Marlin Librarian Sara Payne received a $500 check on behalf of Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers for being remarkable. She was nominated by Marlin Mayor Susan Byrd for managing fundraising efforts for the library, helping with home resources and offering after school programs among other things. The library had about 4 months to stay open when Payne was hired and she made it her goal to keep the library open for the community. Thank you Sara!

Rare waterborne threat requires caution in Brazos Basin

The first day of summer is only a few short days away, bringing with it higher temperatures and warmer water. To keep cool, many people will spend time on a lake, in a river, or at a water park. However, before heading out, everyone should be aware of the potential exposure to a rare threat that exists in all surface water and how to avoid it.

Water Delivery

Water Delivery

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority & the Delta Alpha Omega Chapter, Waco, Texas gave away cases of bottled water at Greater Providence Baptist Church in Marlin on Saturday morning.

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