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October 13, 2007
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Hurst to 'remain an inspiration' for generations
The combination of a place holding so many memories along with so many others sharing their own memories of slain Game Warden Justin Hurst triggered the emotions of his wife Amanda as she spoke at Friday's dedication ceremony of the Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area. More...

Wharton County residents will soon be provided with an update of the Lower Colorado River Authority/San Antonio Water System project. A meeting, planned later this month in El Campo, will cover such topics as agricultural conservation studies, facility siting, surface water availability, groundwa... More...

More important than narcotics task force, Sheriff says

While there are plenty of statistics concerning drug arrests, confiscations and convictions, the numbers on how many of Wharton County's students avoided drugs because of the D.A.R.E. program is a little harder to pin down. "I get asked all the time about how many kids we've prevented from doing ... More...

First, a bridge burns down in Precinct 4. Now, one collapses in Precinct 2. Though clearly unrelated, the unfortunate incidents are a stroke of bad luck - one that has left a particularly bad taste in the mouth of county commissioners. More...
Upcoming events in and around our community
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. Wharton VFD BBQ cook-off The Wharton Volunteer Fire Department 2007 BBQ Cook-off continues today at River Front P... More...
Assaults Assault-family violence - Reported in the 4000 block of Walters Road, Wharton, between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Class C assault - Reported in the 6300 block of FM 1299, Wharton, between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday. More...
In all likelihood, the prices of goods and services will continue rising year by year. When you retire, you may find that inflation becomes a bigger concern - which is why you'll need some investments with the potential for providing rising income during your retirement years. More...
For many people, counting sheep is a sure-fire way of getting to sleep. However, for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sheep - as well as cattle, horses, ostriches and acres of cotton, rice, grapes and citrus - are just some of the many items the agency will count for a complete look of Texas ... More...
Zigmund Simon Borecky, age 77, of East Bernard, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at a Wharton hospital following a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 30, 1930 in Wharton County, the son of the late Joe Borecky and Annie Vanek Borecky. More...
WEST COLUMBIA - Columbia relied on a strong offense and big defensive plays to take a 38-7 victory over Wharton at Griggs Field Friday night. The Roughnecks took advantage of a Tiger fumble to get on the board first. After the Tigers took over at their own 35 on the first drive of the game, the... More...
Couples make visits to family
We welcome back Annette Hlavinka who spent a week visiting with her daughter Cindy Kortegast, husband Eric and two boys Cameron and Christopher Kortegast, in Douglasville, Ga., near Atlanta. More...
The Wharton County Youth Fair's 2nd Annual Fundraiser Dance will be held tonight in Crescent Hall. Music will be provided by the always popular Triumphs who play rock and roll oldies. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the music starts at 8:30 p.m. More...

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