This photograph was taken at a local home in Marlin Photo courtesy of Derinda Austin
Nathan Pearce, Scott Cheairs, Mason Smith & Gavin Pekari all from Kingwood. Photo courtesy of Derinda Austin
United Methodist Army based out of Kingwood, Texas, are here in Marlin with approximately 150 volunteers to make repairs to homes and decks.
Falls County Commissioners Court met Monday, June 9, 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 present.
Lone Star Governance Student of the Month is 2025 graduate Jaidan Womack. Jaidan scored 1000 points in his basketball career and was active in numerous organizations. Etoshia Butler, an 11th-12th grade teacher, was recognized as Teacher of the Year. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Richardson
2025-26 Marlin ISD Board of Managers Officers-(left) Byrleen Terry, President. Rosalyn (Renee) Dimerson, Vice-President and (not pictured) Winnette Outland, Secretary. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Richardson
A Public Meeting: Marlin ISD Plan for Title Funding for the school district was held June 16, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the Marlin Middle School Learning Center, 678 Success Dr., President Billy Johnson, presiding.
My ol’ Daddy once said, “An old barn is like a storyteller. It jogs your memory and plants a question for you to ponder on!” This week, we will talk about barns.
When most people hear “emergency item,” they think of bail reform or border security—not water. But this session, the most urgent and most overlooked emergency we faced was protecting Texas’ water supply. And for those of us in rural communities, nothing hits closer to home.