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God’s Rainbow of Many Colors Annual Ministry
Thirty years ago, on a Sunday morning as Mrs. Shirley Masters was on her way to church, a thought came into her Spirit. She wondered why God’s children were divided and why some are judged due to their race, creed, color, or denomination. Mrs. Masters asked, “Isn’t God the Father to all of us and why are there feelings of privileges and entitlement among His children?” Mrs. Masters decided to do something about it which resulted in God’s Rainbow of Many Colors becoming a Women’s Mission Program.
Falls Co. Food Spots: Thai Express in Marlin
Editor’s Note: I am eagerly starting the task of eating through all the local, non-fast-food eateries in Falls County, as part of my goal to get more familiar with the area. I’ve started compiling a list of places to visit, but please, feel free and encouraged to email me at publisher@marlindemocrat. com with restaurant suggestions, and your favorite menu items! I plan to rotate between Marlin, Rosebud, and other places in the county, highlighting one location per week until I’ve tried them all.
Pate Named Regional Sports Reporter
Mitchell Pate has been named the Regional Sports Reporter for Texas Local Media. He will be writing weekly sports articles for The Freestone County Recorder-Chronicle, The Mexia News, The Groesbeck Journal, The Cameron Herald, The Thorndale Champion, The Rosebud News, and The Marlin Democrat.
Basketball Weekly for Central Region
As many students enjoyed two weeks off for their Christmas break, many athletes only got a couple of days off as they had practice and were on the court playing ball. The following are hoop summaries from the central region over the break.