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Meet Sharon Styles, genealogical researcher and half of the cousin duo that will be writing a continuing genealogy column for this newspaper for months to come, ahead of the memorial planned for Marlin, recognizing the freed men, women, and children who m

Meet Sharon Styles, genealogical researcher and half of the cousin duo that will be writing a continuing genealogy column for this newspaper for months to come, ahead of the memorial planned for Marlin, recognizing the freed men, women, and children who m

Meet Angela Shaw Ross, one of two ladies with Marlin, TX roots who is seeking other living descendants from the 435 freedmen, women and children who traveled from South Carolina to Texas in 1867. Photos courtesy of Sharon Styles

Meet Angela Shaw Ross, one of two ladies with Marlin, TX roots who is seeking other living descendants from the 435 freedmen, women and children who traveled from South Carolina to Texas in 1867. Photos courtesy of Sharon Styles

This is an example of a pedigree chart, a key resource to build as you delve into your family’s history and lineage.

This is an example of a pedigree chart, a key resource to build as you delve into your family’s history and lineage.

Getting Started in Genealogy

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 4:40pm

Family Lines, Branching Out

White crepe myrtle shows full white blooms while being trained as a tree. This crepe myrtle is young - almost six years. Photo by Letitia Estep

White crepe myrtle shows full white blooms while being trained as a tree. This crepe myrtle is young - almost six years. Photo by Letitia Estep

Texas Crepe Myrtle is “Queen of the South”

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 4:40pm

Is it spelled “Crepe Myrtle” or “Crape Myrtle”? The flower is named after the blooms, which resemble crepe paper, and because of that, I have always spelled it as “crepe”. Historically, though, “crape” has been preferred, and either spelling is accepted.

Student of the Month Amira Lowe with Grandmother Sonja Gilbert and Marlin ISD Board President Byrleen Terry. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Richardson

Student of the Month Amira Lowe with Grandmother Sonja Gilbert and Marlin ISD Board President Byrleen Terry. Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Richardson

Marlin ISD Teacher of the Month Debbie Brusen with School Board President Byrleen Terry.

Marlin ISD Teacher of the Month Debbie Brusen with School Board President Byrleen Terry.

Marlin ISD 2026-2027 Calendar to be Announced

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 4:40pm

The Marlin ISD Board of Managers (BOM) met January 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the MISD Boardroom, Board President Byrleen Terry, presiding. Attendees were Rosalyn Dimerson, Billy Johnson, Winnette Outland, Marsha Ridlehuber, and Superintendent of Schools Alphonso Bates. Dr. Rolando Trevino, TEA School Conservator, was not in attendance.

Photo courtesy of Letitia Estep

Photo courtesy of Letitia Estep

Rotary Club of Marlin Offers Gifts and Conversations

Wed, 01/28/2026 - 4:40pm

On January 21, 2026, the Rotary Club of Marlin delivered two pairs of noslip socks to each of the 44 residents of the Golden Years Rehabilitation Center in Marlin. While the hymn “Amazing Grace” played, gift bags were presented individually to residents by Rotary Club Scholarships Chair Jimi Lynn and Rotarian Beth Mullins, Member Nominee Chelleye Crow, Rotary Club President Chip Parmer, Rotary Public Image Chair Letitia Estep, and Rotary Special Projects Chair Mark Pedersen.

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