Marlin, Texas

About Marlin

Marlin, TX is a close-knit town located in central Texas counting 5,572 people who proudly call it home.

Marlin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,233 residents per square mile.

📰 Marlin News Today

• 13 Union Pacific cars derail on Highway 6 in Falls County, Texas KWTX · Sep 22
• New sheriff’s drone aids response to 22-car train derailment in Marlin 25 News KXXV · Sep 23
• THORNTON CRAIG Obituary | Robertson Funeral and Cremation | Marlin, TX Tribute Archive · Oct 5
• Marlin Police Department consolidates emergency dispatch services with Sheriff's Office KCENTV.com · Oct 1
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Marlin, Texas - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Texas headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Marlin Unique

• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,572.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Marlin

• D & S Ranch BBQ — barbecue
• 302 Thai Express — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marlin

• Falconer Park reviews ★
• Marlin City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Marlin

• MARLIN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
• MARLIN EL
• MARLIN HIGH
• MARLIN MIDDLE
• MARLIN OPPORTUNITY CENTER

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Falls Community Hospital And Clinic · 24/7 ER · Rural Emergency Hospital

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Marlin

🏘️ Nearby Communities