After an ongoing search, the Marlin City Council voted unanimously on October 9, 2025, to hire Jason Creacy as the new city manager. Creacy will officially begin his new leadership role on Nov. 3, 2025, with a starting $90K salary.
Marlin celebrated their annual homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. in downtown Marlin, showcasing school spirit and community pride.
Anthony Roppolo led Rosary “asking God to save America. Contributed photo/Letitia Estep
On October 11, 2025, the Catholic Church observed the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality and a Rosary for Peace in St. Peter’s Square, presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The purpose of the International Rosary to Mary Day on October 11, 2025, noted “World Ro-sary Day”, was inspired by the heartfelt invitation of former Pope Francis to dedicate the year 2024 to a worldwide “symphony of prayer” in preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025.
On Nov. 4, Texans will vote on 17 constitutional amendments. Here’s a plainlanguage breakdown of what each proposition means, along with possible pros and cons. This is an educational guide, not official ballot wording.
Kurt M. Rutz demonstrates historical European martial arts equipment Contributed photos/By Letitia Estep
Guest Speaker at the Rotary Club of Marlin meeting on October 8, 2025, was Kurt M. Rutz of the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) group. HEMA is incorporated as an educational non-profit organization, which aligns with Rotary’s focus on education and community engagement. Kurt M. Rutz is son of Rotarian Kurt Rutz.