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Angelia Orr, District 13 State Representative, posed with City of Golinda employees after speaking at a Meals on Wheels luncheon there on Sept. 30 Photos by Alexandra Montoya/The Marlin Democrat

State Rep Orr Speaks to Golinda Seniors

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 6:33am

Seniors in Golinda were joined by State Representative Angelia Orr on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at their first of two weekly Meals on Wheels luncheons at Golinda City Hall. As the District 13 State Representative, Orr represents counties including Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Leon, Limestone, and a portion of McLennan. She gave a brief overview of the recent legislative session and highlighted a couple of Constitutional Amendments that will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment Election.

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Burn Ban in Effect

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 6:33am

(Oct. 6, 2025) – Falls County Judge Jay T. Elliott issued a local disaster declaration Monday due to the threat of wildfires fueled by drought and severe weather conditions. The declaration activates emergency plans and allows for emergency measures to protect lives and property.

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Govenor Breaks Ranks to Like Ike

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 6:33am

Allen Shivers joinedDwight Eisenhower on Oct. 14, 1952 for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Alamo. This unprecedented show of support by the Democratic governor for the Republican presidential nominee crushed any hope Adlai Stevenson had of carrying the Lone Star State.

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Trio of Judges to Rule on Congressional Map

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 6:33am

The same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 congressional map are asking a panel of three federal judges to block using the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the March midterms. The Texas Tribune reported this is the first legal test for the redrawn districts, which are intended to increase the Texas congressional seats held by Republicans by five.