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One killed, many injured in chase wreck
By SHANNON CRABTREE news@journal-spectator.com
A Mexican national faces murder charges following a Sunday morning law enforcment pursuit which ended with a deadly crash off a CR 461 bridge. One man was killed, another paralyzed and five others injured in the incident which began when a Department of Public Safety trooper tried to stop the dri... More...
Buc-ee's opening day arrives
High-tech features offered at Wharton store
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

After several delays, the opening of the Buc-ee's store in Wharton has finally arrived and it is set to open its doors to the public starting at noon today. "This is simply the soonest we could get it open," Buc-ee's President Beaver Aplin said. More...

Local groups see Freedom Fest as opportunity to raise funds
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

Turning their hands to raising funds for a variety of reasons, several of the concession stands positioned around Monterey Square for this year's Freedom Fest were sponsored and staffed by members of various nonprofit groups. More...

   News
•Family raising funds for special van
By eating one family takeout meal together, area residents can help a young Wharton County resident gain the mobility his family never thought he could achieve. The family of J.D. Hurst is raising funds by offering to prepare meals for the Fourth of July and following week to raise funds to buy a... More...
•Journal-Spectator plans change for masthead
•DPS urges safe driving this holiday
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
n Summer food program A What's on the Menu? Free Summer Food Program is being offered through July 16 (closed Fridays) at the Sivells Elementary School Cafeteria. A nutritious breakfast will be served from 7-8 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. It is open to all children ages 18 and under an... More...
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   Police
•In Custody
Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail
Alcohol, drug charges Pete Rodriguez III, 24, 1042 CR 406, El Campo, was charged Saturday with possession of marijuana and is being held without bond. Jose Moreno, 38, 1522 18th St., Corpus Christi, was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated and was released Saturday on $2,000 bond. More...
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   Opinion
•Declaration of Independence and dependence
Peter Johnston
On horseback. That's how Thomas Jefferson arrived at church services during his presidency. Church services held at the House of Representatives. Did I say Thomas Jefferson? Did I say church services? In the House of Representatives? While he was president? More...
•Cartoon
•Holius Smokus
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   Obituaries
•Juanita Blumberg
Juanita Blumberg, age 88, of Wharton, died Friday, June 26, 2009 in a Houston hospital following a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 14, 1920 in Magnet, a daughter of the late Anton Berberich and Catherine Rimmer Berberich. Ms. Blumberg attended Magnet schools. In 1950 she married James Blumber... More...
•Mary Carbajal
•Eric Garcia
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   Sports
•Boling stars in position to play for championship
Brazoria - The Boling Newgulf 11 year old All-Stars played their way into championship game of the Texas District 18, Area 1 tournament with a dominating win over the Clute All- Stars 13-0 in a four-inning, run-rule game. The Championship game was scheduled for Tuesday night. More...
•All-Star standouts
•Wharton 10-11 stars fall to Sweeny power display
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   Ask Billie
•Late councilman had significant impact on city
We all have favorite times of the day when we seem more physically and mentally alert. There is something about the hours around day break that are special to me. There is a feeling that I have God all to myself and I need that. More...
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   Life & Leisure
•NFL stars visit Boling VBS kids
They came from near and far to hear about Jesus! This past week, Crossover Community Fellowship hosted Boomerang Express Vacation Bible School. Wednesday evening, the children were surprised when NFL Players James Dearth No. 85 and Derrick Blaylock No. 23 walked through the doors of the little o... More...
•DAR gives certificate to 40-year member
•Classic film showcased
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