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Marlin Texas

Marlin Texas. A Town in Transition A Time for Change. The City of Marlin is divided by Live Oak Street A person on a tour of Marlin would think they had visited two different towns. Marlin History. County seat of Falls County Business/cultural center of Falls County

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Marlin Texas

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  1. Marlin Texas A Town in Transition A Time for Change

  2. The City of Marlin is divided by Live Oak StreetA person on a tour of Marlin would think they had visited two different towns.

  3. Marlin History • County seat of Falls County • Business/cultural center of Falls County • Home of hot mineral baths • Strong religious community • Rich social history • Historically a segregated town

  4. South Marlin

  5. South Marlin • Demographics • Largely African American/Hispanic • Low family income • Low education level • Low level of home ownership • Many single parent families • High crime level

  6. What Is Being Done In South Marlin to Help the Area? Applying for Federal Grants Sponsoring Community Clean Up Events Hosting Town Hall Meetings Encouraging Agencies to Locate in South Marlin

  7. Hope for the Future South Marlin Has Received a Federal Grant From the Justice Department The Weed and Seed Program Is Designed to Help Weed Out the Bad Elements in a Community and Replace Them With Positive Elements

  8. Weed and Seed • Law enforcement • Neighborhood revitalization • Community policing • Prevention/intervention/treatment

  9. Programs at Weed and Seed • E.O.A.C. Assistance with utilities, weatherproofing, and childcare • Helpings Food Stamp Outreach Program: Assistance with Food Stamp applications • Girl Scouts: Provide positive activities and mentoring to girls • Weed and Seed: Provides household goods to those in need

  10. South Marlin Facts • There are many dilapidated structures • There are many overgrown lots • There are many streets used as dumps BUT

  11. Also in South Marlin • There are many nice houses • There are many beautiful yards • There are many people who take a great deal of pride in their neighborhood

  12. South Marlin Photos

  13. Which South Marlin Would You Like to Live In?

  14. South Marlin needs and deserves help.The area has long been neglected, and now it is time for everyone in Marlin to pitch in.

  15. What Can I Do? • Keep your property clean • Contact city government • Participate in community events • Help locate property owners • Volunteer time/equipment/Money to help with clean up efforts • Work as part of a great community

  16. HOPE FOR THE FUTURE A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CITIZENS PARTICIPATE AND WORK TOGETHER TO RETURN MARLIN TO THE VIBRANT COMMUNITY IT ONCE WAS AND CAN AGAIN BECOME Produced by Bedlam Manor

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