Marlin ISD officially approved Alphonso Bates as its new superintendent at a special board meeting over the weekend, ending a months-long search for district leadership.

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25 News' Bella Popadiuk sat down with Bates after the meeting for his first interview as the district's leader.

"We welcome you and your entire family. Thank you for choosing us," a Marlin ISD board member said during the meeting.

The board showed excitement and gratitude as they officially concluded their search for new leadership.

"I know that you will be an integral part of what happens at the next stage of this district and I can't wait to sit back and watch. Thank you for being here," another board me

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