Wharton, TX

PDF of print edition Attached at the wrist       A cowboy tries desperately to free his hand from the rope wrapped around this not-too-happy bull during the Wharton County Youth Fair's Bull Blowout. Held Thursday night in the Johnson Arena, the event showcased top level bullriding from 35 veteran cowboys. More ... Wittig named Ag Man of the Year By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com       Pierce-born Ronnie Wittig, co-owner of Coastal Warehouse in Wharton, was named Ag Man of the Year Thursday night during the annual Agricultural Appreciation Banquet. First to be introduced to the hundreds attending the Wharton County Youth Fair banquet was Jodie Socha, to whom this year's fair wa... More ... WCJC will offer nuclear power technology degree       Wharton County Junior College has been granted approval to award the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nuclear Power Technology by theTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Also approved is an enhanced skills certificate in nuclear power technology linked to the Associate in Applied Scien... More ... Making the turn       Michael Rome, 7, of Wharton makes his turn in the stick horse race in Sunday's Chutes and Barrels children's event at the Wharton County Youth Fair. The fair ends today with the annual Sale of Excellence. More ... WCJC Cosmetology instructors on cutting edge of fashion trade By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com       Conditioning & Heating Service Regardless of the subject, classroom instructors are expected to be ahead of their students when it comes to the material being covered. More ...