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Shrimp spring roll, chicken satay and mango boba tea Photos by Alexandra Montoya

Falls Co. Food Spots: Thai Express in Marlin

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:26am

Editor’s Note: I am eagerly starting the task of eating through all the local, non-fast-food eateries in Falls County, as part of my goal to get more familiar with the area. I’ve started compiling a list of places to visit, but please, feel free and encouraged to email me at publisher@marlindemocrat. com with restaurant suggestions, and your favorite menu items! I plan to rotate between Marlin, Rosebud, and other places in the county, highlighting one location per week until I’ve tried them all.

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Lemon Meringue Pie - A Slice of Home, Recipe from Donna Curtis

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 6:03am

Our Kitchen Delights: Community Collections

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For entertainment, the picnic featured a variety of games, including bingo, a fish pond, and a kids’ train ride. Kolette Morgan/Rosebud News

A highlight of the day was the live auction, which began at 1 p.m. Participants were able to preview the items up for bid on Facebook prior to the event. The picnic also featured a raffle drawing with exciting prizes.

118th Annual Westphalia Picnic Held

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:50am

The 118th Annual Westphalia Picnic took place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, Texas. This longstanding tradition offered a day filled with fun, food, and festivities for all ages.

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Reese Tate Crowned Miss Central Texas 2025

2025 Miss Central Texas Reese Tate with Princess Gabriella Morgan, daughter of Donald and Crystal Morgan.

2025 Miss Central Texas Reese Tate with emcees of the pageant, Rissa Shaw and Wesley Walker.

2025 Miss Central Texas Reese Tate Contributed photos by Stacy Curry

Reese Tate Crowned Miss Central Texas 2025

Tue, 08/12/2025 - 11:00pm

Robinson Senior Takes Top Honors at Annual Scholarship Pageant in Marlin Reese Tate, a senior at Robinson High School, was crowned Miss Central Texas 2025 during the annual Miss Central Texas Pageant held Saturday, July 26, at the Marlin High School Auditorium.

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Rosebud-Lott band shines at State contest

The Rosebud-Lott Cougar Band had five participants at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest including Perry Lorenz, Jesus Costilla, Katarina Powell, Cayla Alexis and Adrianna Bouvier. Photo courtesy of Rosebud-Lott Cougar Band

Trudie Asbury, Chairperson of the Falls County Historical Commission and Judge Jay Elliott (top) present a framed color print to Speaker Robert Killbuck at the Memorial Day services at the Falls County Courthouse (above). Jim Cathey recited a Patriotic Poem (left). Photo by Mark Pelzel/Marlin Democrat

Rosebud-Lott band shines at State contest

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 11:00pm

Several Rosebud-Lott High School band students earned top honors at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest, performing alongside some of the best young musicians in the state.

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