Marlin Texas

Boot Scootin’ 5K Run/Walk

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:34:10 +0000

May 19, 2012 at 8a.m.

The run will begin at the Marlin Highschool football field with the route TBD. All proceeds to benefit the Samaritian House and the Marlin Junior High 8th class visiting Washington D.C.
Click here to download the registration form.

Marlin Music Festival 2012 Band Schedule

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:51:23 +0000

Friday, May 18, 2012

6:00 to 7:00 Holly Tucker Band
7:30 to 9:00 The Funk Factory
9:30 to Midnight Chris Low Band

Saturday May 19, 2012

1:30 to 3:00 Sloppy Joe Band Unplugged
3:30 to 5:00 Gordon Collier Band
5:30 to 7:00 Tony Calhoun and Pleasure
7:30 to 9:00 Rewind Party Band
9:30 to Midnight Wes Hardin & the Country Outlaws

Marlin Music Festival will be May 18 & 19, 2012 in the Marlin City Park.

Walmart remodeling ribbon cutting

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:05:01 +0000

Young’s Market / Subway ribbon cutting

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:04:16 +0000

Metro PCS ribbon cutting

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:03:32 +0000

A Day Trip to Marlin

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:54:05 +0000

The hot mineral waters of Marlin still flow from the fountain under the public pavilion a couple of blocks east of the Falls County Courthouse. For nearly 60 years the curative properties of the smelly, harsh-tasting water attracted visitors to what was once a world-class resort city southeast of Waco.

“What a welcome blessing it is to discover a mineral water that when taken internally functions to promote the natural elimination of body waste … and when administered in the form of hot mineral water baths, draws through the pores of the skin, the sluggish impurities that clog the blood stream,” read a magazine article of the early 1900s. Read More

The Historic Downtown Marlin Association

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:44:33 +0000

The Historic Downtown Marlin Association began in 1995 as The Marlin Merchants Association to strengthen the Main Street Program by close association of Marlin businesses. The name was changed the Historic Downtown Marlin Association in 2002 to better define the common goals of downtown business owners. Read More

Agriculture and Beyond

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:23:21 +0000

A diverse farming and ranching industry has been part of Marlin’s history since the founding of the town in 1851. Thousands of acres of fertile land offer farmers and ranchers the perfect environment for everything from cattle to cotton. Marlin has its own Hospital with emergency room, 3,000 ft. lighted airport for private planes, is served by the Union Pacific railroad, has an industrial park/enterprise zone, has been a Texas Main Street City for over 10 years and in the process of upgrading its entire water treatment facility utilizing the latest technology in membrane filtration systems.

A Strong Community

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:50:45 +0000

Strong school spirit makes for exciting Friday night light action as the Marlin Bulldogs defend their multiple district wins. The Palace Theatre is a community playhouse featuring plays and dinner theaters throughout the year. The Marlin County Club plays host to Texas’ longest running two-man low-ball tournament. Marlin’s new public library features a collection of nearly 15,000 books, 8 public use computers with high speed internet and email access, a children’s room and computer classroom. There are many community events that happen throughout the year in Marlin; The Wood Street Blues Festival, Markets on Main Street, Christmas and Home Coming Parades, Old Homes Tour and the Historic Churches Tour all provide many options for family fun.

Historically Healthy

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:41:53 +0000

Marlin has been recognized by the Texas House of Representatives as the official “Mineral Water City of Texas”. The Falls Museum provides history seekers with interesting facts and items regarding Marlin’s rich history in agriculture and as one of the South’s largest health resorts. Marlin’s many social organizations provide community involvement for any interest including the state’s oldest musical club, now in its 107th year.