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BTW Alumni and Ex-Students Educational Association Awards Scholarships
The Booker T. Washington Alumni and Ex-Students Educational Association has awarded scholarships to four Class of 2025 Marlin High School seniors to support their educational pursuits this fall. This year’s recipients are: Cornesia Shaw, who will attend the University of Texas at Austin Chesquaya Henry, who will attend the University of Houston Phoenix Rose Steel, who will attend McLennan Community College TiQuorry Semar Bailey, who will attend Prairie View A&M University, was also the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the local BTW Marlin Chapter.
Governor Abbott Highlights New Laws Going Into Effect September 1
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the implementation of several landmark bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that went into effect on September 1. These laws reflect several legislative priorities that the Governor worked closely with members of the House and Senate to pass and sign into law.
Falls County Sheriff Officer Assigned to Chilton ISD
Falls County Commissioners Court met Monday, August 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. The commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F. A. Green (Pct. 2), Jason Willberg (Pct. 3), and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). ADA Steve Sharp was not present.
A Wickedly Wild, Wonderfully Weird October Awaits in Falls County!
Your friends at Falls County’s favorite weekly publication are rolling out a Halloween-themed writing contest—one filled with more fun and delight than a bulging trick-or-treat bag!

