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Community Garden Club to celebrate 100th Anniversary with event on March 11
Who isn’t thinking about a garden these days? But if you’re at a loss when it comes to your (unmanicured) lot in life, or simply looking to start out, the Marlin Community Garden Club can help. Let’s begin with this. The Community Garden Club in Marlin invites singles, doubles, family and friends to its 100th Anniversary celebration at the historic Allen House located at 305 Ward Street in Marlin, on Saturday, March 11, at 1 p.m. Meet the gardeners who consistently care for gardens throughout the city. Simply call Terri Glover at (254) 230-6228 and “come on down” for munchies, door prizes,...
Rotary Club, John Barrett and Marlin’s Economic Development Corporation
The Economic Development Corporation, John Barrett, and the Rotary Club in Marlin have something in common. They agree that Marlin has an opportunity for an extraordinary bright future. Let’s begin with what is the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and who is John Barrett and what is his role in Marlin? On Feb. 15, 2023, John Barrett addressed the Rotary Club at the club’s weekly meeting. The subject was the EDC, the truth, and why and how it will work. As is the custom of all presenters at Rotary Club meetings, he began by introducing and defining himself. John Barrett is Irish; he...
Prices strong as growing conditions improve for grain producers
Circumstances are improving for Texas grain producers as spring plantings get underway in southern parts of the state, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Mark Welch, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension grain market economist, Bryan-College Station, said strong grain prices, improving planting conditions and lower input costs are likely to encourage producers going into the season. Welch said soil moisture conditions have improved across much of the state. Some areas in Central Texas, the South Plains, Rolling Plains and Panhandle remained severely to exceptionally dry, but widespread rains have improved conditions for two-thirds of the state, according to the U.S. Drought...
Senate panel considers rural hospital shortage
The industry group that represents rural hospitals says that recent state and federal reforms have stopped the epidemic of hospital closures in rural counties but there still remain pockets of the state without access to healthcare services. Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee completed its first round of public hearings on the budget with a marathon session of public testimony. Initially scheduled for the week that Austin was closed down due to a severe ice storm, witnesses weren’t deterred by the delay as hundreds showed up to offer testimony. Among these was John Henderson, the CEO and president of the Texas...
Emergency Services tax cap election set for May
n BY elizabeth richardson Staff Writer The Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse on Monday, Feb. 27, with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). Commissioners not in attendance were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F. A. Green (Pct. 2). Judge Elliott presented a short overview of the status of the Emergency Services Districts (ESD) upcoming May 6 Ad Valorem Tax Cap Election. Early voting will be at the Falls County Courthouse Annex. Locations for the May 6 election are ESD #1: The Methodist Church - Pct. 101 and BTW Alumni...
Mayor gives update on grant funding
Marlin Mayor Carolyn Lofton delivered her State of the City address on Feb. 14 addressing several different topics. Along with the topics of road repair, water bills, and property sale revenue addressed last week she also addressed several ongoing capital improvement projects. The first of those is the Texas Water Development Board Capital Improvement Water Fund Grant. This grant was $10.4 million and $2.9 million awarded for ongoing water, sewer and drainage projects. Lofton said there will be a Town Hall meeting to discuss this project with citiznes soon. Next she discussed the TCEQ HHPD DAM Grant which is in phase one. That...
Marlin Solidarity Economy Panel visits with MHS students
The Marlin Solidarity Economy Panels consisting of representatives from local businesses and organizations spoke to the Marlin High School Black Social Economics Senior Class Friday, Feb. 10, at the school auditorium. Under the direction of Dr. Sharon DeLoach, MISD Director of Student Services. Dr. Karynecia Conner, PhD Baylor University candidate, served as moderator. Students were provided the opportunity to understand aspects of economic lives in Marlin and how social and professional networks help move money, resources, and ideas throughout the Marlin Community. The panelists included Chelly Bell - Juneteenth Association, Herman Bell - Paul Funeral Home and Cremation, Ethelene Green - BTW Marlin Chapter & Alumni Association, Elizabeth Richardson - Falls County Retired Teachers Association, Bobbie Milton - BTW Marlin Chapter & Retired Teachers Association and Shamera Kirk Whatley - BJ’s Tiny Tots Day Care/J & K Warming & Cooling Shelter. The panelists shared how they contribute to the local community through time, talents, and gifts through their organization or business. Topics included being actively involved in social change and how organizations and businesses work together to strengthen one another.
Mayor gives State of the City address
Marlin Mayor Carolyn Lofton gave the State of the City address during the City Council meeting on Feb. 14 citing several good things going on in Marlin. Lofton announced that the city achieved an A+ S&P Gobal Credit Rating higlighting the fiscal soundness of the city’s financial state. “When I was elected, we were told that we did not have enough money to make payroll that year,” Lofton said. “We were also notified that the city could not secure a lender due to poor credit rating. The city was on a grant hold probation stemming from 2015.” Lofton said the city was initially...
Roger Nutt recognized with Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship x3
Roger Nutt was recognized for his contributions to the Rotary Paul Harris Foundation with a x3 gem pin. The special event took place at the meeting of Rotary Club in Marlin on February 8, 2023, with District 5870 Governor Shannon Coleman officiating. Special guest was Assistant District Governor Richard Shcneider. A Paul Harris pin is presented in recognition of a $1,000 donation to the Rotary Paul Harris Foundation. This was Roger Nutt’s 4th such contribution, so the pin has three gems embedded for each thousand above the original. Paul Harris gifts have helped provide vocational training for teachers establishing an early childhood...
Community Garden Club of Marlin Celebrates 100 Years
The Community Garden Club in Marlin is celebrating100 years on March 11 from 1-3:00 p.m. It is the oldest registered, continuous performing garden club in the State of Texas! The public is invited to join in this celebration to be held at the Historic Allen House, 305 Ward St., Marlin,Texas. Charlotte Weiss will present “Monarch Migration” at 1 p.m. A silent auction, donation table, and historical documents will be exhibited. There will be refreshments for all. Please RSVP to theresacgc@gmail.com or text/call (254) 230- 6228 to ensure refreshments for all.
Introducing David Reid, New Rotary Club in Marlin
There are several milestones that are life-altering. We go through life so focused on career and family, but at some point we realize that we must give back to society, to our community. We, at Rotary Club in Marlin, believe that joining Rotary is one of those life-altering moments. David Reid was inducted into the Rotary Club in Marlin on Feb. 8, 2023, at a ceremony by District 5870 Governor Shannon Coleman. Special guest was Assistant District Governor Richard Schneider. Rotary Club in Marlin welcomes David Reid into its Rotary Wheel - which faces inward for friendship and fellowship and outward in...
Bulldogs headed for postseason play
The Marlin Bulldogs basketball team hosted the Bremond Tigers on Feb. 8. Marlin fell to the Tigers in a 43-40 nailbiter. After a couple scoreless minutes, Marlin scored first with a floater by Roderick Suiters (1) for a 2-0 lead. Bremond went on a 7-0 scoring run to go ahead of the Bulldogs 7-2. Marlin would fight back with a layup by Elijah Davis (15) to close the gap to 7-6. The first quarter ended with Marlin trailing 12-6. The second quarter started with a basket by Aarik Sharik-Shelley (12) for a score of 12-8. The Bulldogs continued to fight with a...
Lady Dogs fall to Moody in playoffs
, The season ended for the Marlin Lady Bulldogs basketball team on Monday night in the first round of the playoffs. The ladies traveled to University High School in Waco for the bi-district round of the playoffs. They took on the Moody Lady Bearkats, and were defeated 41-32 to bring their season to an end. Marlin started the game slow, falling behind 7-0. At the 3 minute mark, Shawna Robinson (4) put Marlin on the scoreboard with a layup to make the score 7-2, which was soon followed with a three pointer by Taylor Wright (5) for a 7-5 deficit. Moody finished...
Falls County Commissioners discuss several topics
The Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse in Marlin on Feb. 13 with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F. A. Green (Pct. 2), Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). After returning from Executive Session, Emergency Service District (ESD) updates were discussed. Concerning the ESD’s tax increase May election, Judge Elliott reiterated the need to expedite the process yet follow protocol to ensure all guidelines are followed. He also recommended for the ESDs to reach out to Falls County as needed. Commissioners approved, if the loss was not the result...
MISD reports on student academic performance
The Marlin ISD Board of Managers met on Jan. 23 at the Marlin Middle School Library with President Billy Johnson presiding. Board Managers present were Misty Ehlers, Byrleen Terry, Dr. Darryl Henson, Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Jim Vaszauskas, TEA Conservator. Niki Edwards, Executive Director of Academics, presented the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report. Marlin Elementary Students (MES) showed significant improvements in Reading, Math, and Science. Overall focus in third through fifth grades in Math, and Emergent Bilingual/English learners (EBL) in all testing areas will continue. Marlin Middle School (MMS) students demonstrated significant improvement in Reading, Math, Social Studies, and Science. At MHS, significant...
Rotary Club and Justice of the Peace Kaylah Rosas
Justice Kaylah Rosas was appointed to the office of Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1 in Falls County, Texas in February 2021 and was on the ballot unopposed in the general election on November 8, 2022. She was sworn to office on January 1, 2023. Justice Rosas was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She is a graduate of Deer Park High School in Houston, and attended San Jacinto College. Judge Rosas received her TCOLE (Texas Commission of Law Enforcement) certificate in 1990 through the University of Houston. She is also a board member of Samaritan House and the Allen...
Emergency services discussed at meeting
Over 25 people were present at the Emergency Service District #1 meeting Jan. 23, 23 at the Falls Community Hospital Board Room with Wayne Young presiding. After discussing the options and pros/cons of the ambulatory services in Falls County, the group voted to offer a one-year contract to AMR insuring at least one ambulance in Falls County. It appears AMR is not interested in transports. It was understood that ESD #1 President Wayne Young would not sign the contract prior to meeting with ESD #2 and #3 who also met the same night at different locations. If in agreement, the cost will...
Falls County Commissioners meet, discuss several topics
The Falls County Commissioners Court met on Jan. 23, 2023, with County Judge Jay Elliott presiding. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), F. A. Green (Pct. 2), and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) was absent. Under Elected Official Reports, Commissioner Wuebker noted the Water District was making progress working on the lake. Judge Elliott announced Emergency Services Districts were meeting Monday, Jan. 23, but not together. Agenda items approved consist of the private resale of tax trust, 217 Shady St.- Marlin, to Stephanie Thomas, which was included in the December 2022 tax sale, a Resolution for 2024 Youth...
MSSLC employees expect pay increases in March
Employees of the 23 state-supported living centers and hospitals overseen by the Health and Human Services Commission, including Mexia SSLC, will see significant pay raises in March. Nearly 3,500 employees left the workforce since March 2020, said Scott Schalchlin, Health and Specialty Care System deputy executive commissioner. “That means we’re serving fewer people in the state hospitals because we’ve had to take beds offline,” Schalchlin said. “In the state-supported living centers, it’s made it more of a challenge. We’ve had a lot more staff working overtime. We’ve had to use temporary contract nurses.” According to the Texas Health and Human Services website,...
And the winner is ... Hermetta Paul!
Rotary Club in Marlin sends a big thank you to everyone who participated in Rotary’s Drawing 2022! The fundraiser helps the Rotary Club in Marlin with community service projects. Congratulations to Hermetta Paul, winner of Rotary’s Drawing 2022. Her $10 ticket won the latest model Microsoft Surface Go 3 – 10.5” touchscreen– Intel Pentium Gold – 4GB Memory - Platinum Tablet with Windows 11, WIFI, and Microsoft Surface Pro Signature keyboard, Surface pen - Platinum, plus Ashton 14” laptop attaché briefcase with padded interior. The package included free 6-month security software. It was an amazing event! Hermetta entered The Chicken Place meeting...
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