Fred V. Barbee Jr., publisher of the El Campo Leader-News, Wharton Journal-Spectator and East Bernard Express, and former co-owner of Radio Station KULP, died early Tuesday. He would have been 79 on Oct. 28. More...
Local officials will learn if at least some of the concerns area residents have about railroads returning to Wharton County have been addressed during a project briefing this Thursday. More...
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
From strolling musicians to stand up comics and roping experts, there will be entertainment galore at this weekend's Wharton Rotary Gala. The 16th annual event, scheduled for Saturday at the Wharton Civic Center, will feature four stage acts and a slew of "traveling" musicians and entertainers. More...
Wharton resident Matt Rawlings' razor sharp shooting skills have taken him to college, to Olympic-level competition, to a national championship and now, to the Oval Office. The son of Tom and Sandy Rawlings of Wharton, he recently traveled to Washington D.C. for a personal visit with President Ge... More...
WCJC Blood Drive The Wharton County Junior College Government Association will hold its Fall is Fabulous Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Pioneer Student Center. For information, contact ... More...
Assaults Class A assault - Reported at the Meadows Apartments, 501 W. Willow Lane, Wharton, at 10:40 p.m. Friday. Aggravated assault - Reported at the Meadows Apartments, 501 W. Willow Lane, Wharton, at 10:40 p.m. Friday. Cleared by arrest. More...
Thomas Jefferson once said, "Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government." As we approach the upcoming Constitutional Amendment Election, Texans should take the time to become well-informed on the sixteen proposed constitutional amendments that will appear ... More...
Frederick Vincent Barbee Jr. died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007 in El Campo at the age of 78. Mr. Barbee was born Oct. 28, 1928 in Cleburne to Fred V. and Berdye Hoffman Barbee. He graduated from Brownwood High School and The University of Texas at Austin where he earned a bachelor of business administra... More...
Wharton's football team will try again to pick up its initial win of the season on Friday. The Tigers host Royal in the second District 24-3A contest. Wharton is coming off a 34-12 loss to Sealy and the Falcons beat Stafford 18-6. More...
Wharton Rotarians are a busy bunch this week because this Saturday, October 6, 2007, is the date of the 16th Annual Legends of Western Music Gala. You know all the details such as the time, place, and where to get tickets. Just by chance if you have been out of town, the place is Wharton Civic C... More...
The three sisters wonder what their mom would look like today. They also wonder what she would think of the changes in the world and the grandchildren, nieces and nephews she has left behind. Mary Rachunek Andel died at age 45 in 1975 from lung cancer. Daughter Karen Heintschel was 25, Brenda And... More...
GUM DISEASE - Other keywords: gingivitis, periodontitis, teeth, gums, cleaning, hygiene Once again, Mom was right. For years she hounded you to brush and floss regularly to help keep your teeth and gums healthy. Little did she or anyone else know then that following her oral hygiene advice may... More...
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