James Hommel News Today

Nearly five months after dogs were found starved and deceased at the Marlin animal shelter, the Texas Rangers have launched an official investigation to look into the incident.

Marlin Mayor Susan Byrd announced that the other six council members were absent, frustrating a crowd of residents who hoped to speak out about the citys shuttered animal shelter.

One month after a dog was discovered dead at the Marlin Animal Shelter, the facility sits closed as residents demand answers on who was accountable for the conditions there.

“The city does have to remain in charge of the shelter however we will be in charge of donations, how they’re given out to them and we will be monitoring as much as we possibly can.”

Pearl's Place, a nonprofit organization in Temple, TX, will take in Mary Francis, a dog found at the Marlin Animal Control Center on Jan. 9.

Pearl's Place, a nonprofit organization in Temple, TX, will take in Mary Francis, a dog found at the Marlin Animal Control Center on Jan. 9.

Marlin Police Chief James Hommel told 6 News the Animal Control Officer is "not working right now" after a Facebook post showing unsanitary conditions at the Center.

A Facebook post Tuesday drew wide concerns about treatment of dogs in Marlins animal shelter, but city officials pushed back, saying conditions are not as bad as the post implies.

Some Western Motel apartment residents are staying with loved ones, while others are staying at the Relax Inn and Marlin Motel.

Marlin Police are investigating after dogs attack and kill cattle at the We Ranch in Marlin, Texas.