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September 29, 2007
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Fatal accident draws attention to 'bad' crossover
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
A U.S. 59 crossover where an elderly couple was killed this week has been the site of several car accidents in the past, Wharton police officials said. They now hope the state highway department follows through with plans to construct a new feeder road along U.S. 59 in front of Nan Ya Plastics an... More...
Slain Game Warden Hurst focal point of 100 Club event
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

While not among the recipients, the spirit of slain Game Warden Justin Hurst was an important part of this year's 100 Club of Wharton County's 27th Annual Awards Banquet held Thursday night at the Wharton Civic Center. Recognized as the Wharton County Sheriff's Department Officer of the Year, Rey... More...

Looking for a Home
Demolition puts strays back on street
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

LANE CITY - The smile on 2-year-old Alexis Estrada's face couldn't be bigger as she chases a pair of puppies down Beadle Street. When she finally catches one, she scoops it up in her arms and holds it as close as she can, grinning as it licks her face. More...

   News
•A Family Tradition
Quinceanera rite of passage for Hispanic girls
When she started planning her Quinceanera almost a year in advance, Briana Villasana knew exactly what she wanted - the kind of over-the-top, blowout event she's seen on television and read about in magazines and on the Internet. More...
•'Blessing' a respect of creation
•St. John's dedicates addition
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Prayer breakfast The Mission Department of Jerusalem Baptist Church will be sponsoring a prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 in the church's fellowship hall. For information, contact Sis. O.M. Sanford at 282-2544 or Sis. B.J. Sanford at 532-3108. More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Assaults Aggravated assault - Reported in the 7500 block of Colorado Street, Hungerford, at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Class A assault - Reported in the 600 block of Branch Street, Wharton, at 8:42 a.m. Monday. Aggravated assault - Reported in the 1000 block of East Caney Street, Wharton, between... More...
•In Custody
•'In Custody' Clarification
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   Business
•Kerlick returns to roots at Wharton law office
Attorney I. Ray Kerlick is getting back closer to his roots. With 13 years of experience under his belt, Kerlick joined Wadler, Perches and Hundl in July. The son of Irby and Helen Kerlick of Wharton, the 1987 graduate of Wharton High School is married to the former Kelly Wondrash of East Bernard... More...
•Good investments can help achieve financial goals
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   Agriculture
•2007 Texas pumpkin crop up in yeilds and quality
FLOYDADA - Growers in Texas' largest pumpkin patch haven't yet sited the Great Pumpkin, but they haven't had much time to look for him. They are busy harvesting, processing and shipping a bountiful crop of decorative squash to wholesale and retail outlets. More...
•TSCRA recovers stolen saddles in Oklahoma
•Funds raised for funeral of EB toddler
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   Obituaries
•Shirley McLeod
Funeral services for Shirley Lavon Reed McLeod, 73, of Pledger, were held Friday at Wharton Funeral Home with Will Hill officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. McLeod died Sept. 25, 2007 at Triumph Hospital Southwest in Sugar Land following an extended illness. She ... More...
•Juan Lopez
•Tommie Lowe
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   Sports
•Sealy runs away from Wharton in 24-3A opener
SEALY - Sealy took advntage of a huge second half to take a 34-12 victory over Wharton here at Tiger Stadium Friday night. Wharton got on the board on the first possession of the game after they took over at their own 26. On fourth and 5 from the Sealy 43, Wharton was forced to punt but Sealy w... More...
•Brahmas wait until 2nd half to bury Danbury Panthers, 48-21
•Comanches rock Louise in 31-A opener, 42-7
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   Life & Leisure
•Myers books gives glimpse of life's journey
In his book Pomp & Sacrifice by Lt. Col. Melvin L. Myers, USA Ret., the author not only relates his own family history, but opens a timecapsule spanning seven decades. His is the story of being reared in a family whose descendants were slaves and parents who modeled their lifestyle on the teach... More...
•Lueras attend veteran reunion
•WCJC band and choir host donkey basketball game
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   Entertainment
•Big State Music Festival only two weeks away
The Big State Music Festival that is put on by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is scheduled for Oct. 13-14 at the Texas World Speedway in Bryan-College Station. But even though it is still over two weeks away, tickets are going fast. More...
•Music Calendar
•St. Philip Church Picnic set Sunday in El Campo
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