By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
A trio of Houston men proved once again you can't outrun a radio as they were arrested in Wharton after allegedly pulling off a theft at the Victoria Mall. Acting on a radio broadcast to be on the look out for a red van thought to be involved, Department of Public Safety Trooper Royce Korenek pul... More...
Wharton firefighters put out three house fires in 15 hours
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
Were Wharton firefighters paid, they would have earned their paychecks Monday. In a 15-hour period, the volunteer department responded to a trio of structure fires. "We had three in one day - that's unusual," Fire Chief Anthony Abbott said. More...
Chris Barbee was promoted by company stockholders Oct. 4 to serve as editor and publisher of the El Campo Leader-News, Wharton Journal-Spectator and East Bernard Express, a position his late father, Fred V. Barbee Jr., held from July 1, 1968 until his death Oct. 2, 2007. More...
This week is Fire Prevention Week and the Wharton and El Campo volunteer fire departments are joining national efforts to provide fire safety tips helping to keep families, friends, and communities safer. The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week is "Practice Your Escape Plan! More...
Ballroom dancing Ballroom dancing classes will be held Fridays in October at First Presbyterian Church. The charge is $3 per person. Couples and singles are welcome. Colon cancer program Lions Club members, friends and spouses are invited to the noon, Thursday, Oct. 11, meeting ... More...
Assaults Class C assault - Reported in the 300 block of North Outlar Street, Wharton, between 1:35 a.m. and 1:37 a.m. Monday. Cleared and filed in Municipal Court. Aggravated assault - Reported in the 900 block of North Spanish Camp Road, Wharton, between 3:25 a.m. and 4:19 a.m. Sunday. More...
Sam is what you might call a precocious child. Not a surprise to proud grandparents but described as an obvious genetic mutation to those who know his parents. His DNA was dipped from pretty deep in the pool. Sam is only 5 but has a keen insight into the world around him and uses the Socratic me... More...
Alice Elizabeth Kana Guffey, age 79, of Wharton, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 in a Wharton hospital following an extended battle with diabetes and Parkinson's Disease. She was born on April 11, 1928 in Smithville, youngest of six children, to the late Rudolph Kana and Hermina Hluchanek Kana. More...
Wharton's football team picked up its initial win of the season last Friday to put them in contention for one of the three playoff spots at stake in District 24-3A. The Tigers won a defensive 14-7 battle over Brookshire Royal to even its league record to 1-1. More...
Someone has said that if you are not living on the edge you are taking up too much room. I think what the speaker was saying is true. No matter the age or circumstances we can continue to make a difference among our friends and in our community. More...
I hope you are hungry today! These savory recipes will have your family hanging around in the kitchen, making it the perfect time to visit about the day. Mexican Omelet 3/4 C. chopped avocado 1/3 C. sour cream 2 Tblsp. More...
The Bellamy Brothers, David and Howard, were a big hit at Saturday's Wharton Rotary Gala at the Wharton Community Center. The dance floor was filled with couples during their 90-minute show and the audience of 500 was attentive and sang along. More...
The changes to Medicare with the addition of prescription drug coverage and the expansion of Medicare Advantage plans has lead to a great deal of confusion for beneficiaries. Making decisions about Medicare can be difficult will all these new choices. More...
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