MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) — Falling glass from Marlin’s historic Falls Hotel has raised public safety concerns, prompting street closures and a response from the building’s owner, who says repairs are underway but no immediate plans exist for the property’s future.

Falling glass from the deteriorating Falls Hotel has forced the City of Marlin to block off sidewalks and parking along Coleman Street for public safety.

Longtime residents, like Pam Kelly, say the historic hotel holds deep sentimental and historical value, making its decline difficult to witness.

The building's owner, Chris Martinez, says recent damage was caused by a storm and confirms exterior maintenance is underway, but there are currently no immediate plans for the building’s future.

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