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Habitat constructs third home By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com Habitat for Humanity is beginning its third home in Wharton, and already sights are set on constructing more in Boling. Habitat President David Samuelson said two lots have been purchased in Boling and applications will soon be accepted by potential homeowners. Future plans are to try and constru... More ...
A week long commemoration of America's most important document begins Monday with the national celebration of Constitution Week. Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, the event is actually one of the nation's least known official observances, said local DAR Regent Hazel Foltyn. More ...
Wharton firfi.ghter Hector Hernandez removes siding from an apartment in the 800 block of Emily. Firefighters responded to a fire there around 8 p.m. Thursday. It's believed the fire may have started from an electrical problem or a faulty water heater. The department had it under control before an... More ... Split vote results in EC annexation proposal By SHANNON CRABTREE newsdesk@leader-news.com El Campo City Council officially targeted five sections of land for possible involuntary annexation in a split vote Tuesday night. Public hearings are anticipated in November. If ultimately approved, the areas would become the newest sections of the municipality this year and subject to taxation ... More ... Woman arrested after reporting drugs By BRENDA SOMMER news1@leader-news.com A puzzling encounter that resulted in an arrest serves a reminder it's best not to try to become a freelance narcotics officer. According to her arrest report, Theodora Leslie Galton, 40, of 618 Fahrenthold called police to her home at 12:36 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. When a police sergeant arrived, th... More ...
Wharton County Junior College is pleased to announce the recent graduation of 23 students from the Wharton Vocational Nursing Program. As part of the graduation ceremony, two students received special awards. The Academic Excellence Award was presented to Andrea Gagnon of Bay City, and the Perfec... More ... Water conservation urged despite rainfall By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com Despite a nearly 16-inch surplus of rainfall this year, the Wharton area still needs to practice water conservation, groundwater district officials say. It's critical to learn how to conserve water now - before the time comes when it's a necessity. More ... EC man injured in moped crash By SHANNON CRABTREE newsdesk@leader-news.com An El Campo man is recovering in a Houston trauma center after his motor scooter wrecked Wednesday on East Jackson Street. His unhelmeted head reportedly struck the pavement as he fell from the small motorized bike which co-workers say he purchased several years ago in an effort to save gasoline. More ... |
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