The city of Marlin has downgraded its water shortage response measures from Stage 4 to Stage 1, easing restrictions that were put in place due to limited water supply.
Green Ribbons were placed on the old horse ties in downtown Marlin in memory of the victims of the Hill Country Floods.
Falls County Commissioners Court met Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. The commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F. A. Green (Pct 2) via teleconference, Jason Willberg (Pct. 3), and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). ADA Steve Sharp was present.
A semi truck struck a pedestrian on southbound Highway 6 on Saturday, Aug. 2. The pedestrian was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple by PHI Med 1-5, based in Temple.
While boil notices and city water issues are not new problems to Marlin residents, the continuous, cyclical nature of water system failures is escalating feelings of frustration in the community.