News
This photograph is not of a meeting or of awardees. It is of a few members of the Falls County ARC Coalition preparing to sing at the Golden Years Rehabilitation Center.
By Letitia Estep Special To The Democrat
In January 1867, 435 freedmen, women and children left Kingstree, South Carolina to travel by train, ship, and train again to land in Marlin/ Falls County, Texas, where they hoped to build a better
By Staff Report
Making seed bombs is just a great summer fun activity to do with children and adults! Folks, it’s tactile, messy fun!
By Letitia Estep Special To The Democrat
Sports
Two Rosebud-Lott graduates are continuing their baseball careers at the college level.
By Mitchell Pate Staff Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com
The 2026 State Baseball Championship games were held at the Dell Dimond in Round Rock June 4-6. The following are the final scores and the State Champions for 2026.
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By Mitchell Pate Staff Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com
The 2026 State Softball Championship games were held at the Red & Charline Mc-Combs Field in Austin May 28-30. The following are the final scores and the State Champions for 2026.
By Mitchell Pate Sports Reporter Mitchell@texaslocalmedia.com
Opinion
Screwworm detection prompts disaster declaration
By Gary Borders State Capital Highlights Gborders@texaspress.com
Experience damage during the recent storms? Texas residents are encouraged to report storm damage through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) iSTAT Damage Survey.
On Jun. 13, 1881, Ben Thompson, gunfighter and lawman, received a gold-plated target pistol in the mail from his new friend, famed showman “Buffalo Bill” Cody.
By Bartee Haile This Week In Texas History