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October 17, 2007
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Cresting gets new coat of paint
Pieces too large to carry inside; must be lifted to the top by rope
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
After being "topless" for more than a week, the Wharton County Courthouse is finally wearing all of its cresting once again. The ornamental railing at the pinnacle of the clock tower was taken down earlier this month and then reinstalled on Monday. More...
DA, District Judge start moving into courthouse
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

The process of changing the Wharton County Courthouse from a downtown attraction to a functioning governmental office took place this week as 329th District Court Judge Randy Clapp and District Attorney Josh McCown moved their offices back to the historic location on Monday and Tuesday. More...

City agrees to IDA for Navasota
Initial payment to the city in 2007 expected to be $153,000
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

Putting the future ahead of immediate gratification, Wharton City Council approved the creation of an Industrial District Agreement for Navasota Energy's Colorado Bend Energy Center Monday night. Under the terms of the agreement, Navasota Energy will initially make industrial district payments to... More...

   News
•Keller Academy's Vincek attends classes in New York
Tanya Keller and Libby Vincek of Keller Academy of Performing Arts recently visited New York City to attend dance classes at the world famous Broadway Dance Center. More...
•Relay for Life week proclaimed by county
•Officers ready to cook, Italian style
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
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. Senior flu shots The Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizen Program and Girling Home Care will be offering ... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Criminal mischief - Reported at Assaults Class A assault - Reported at Caddie's in Wharton at 10:54 p.m. October 11. Assault-bodily injury - Reported in the 10000 block of Archer in Boling between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. October 11. More...
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   Opinion
•Sounding Board
For our Readers Write Email us at: rsanders@journal-spectator.com
Regarding pecan trees Letter to the Editor: Step No. 1: "Prune" the Wharton County Courthouse pecan trees so they will look ugly. Reason: Because limbs falling off present a danger to humans and parked vehicles. Step No. 2: Threaten to cut down "some" of the above stated trees. Reason: Becaus... More...
•Tough questions need to be asked before action taken against Iran
•Cartoon
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   Obituaries
•Roy Burris
Roy Lee Burris, 51 years old, of Millican, passed away Friday, Oct. 5. Memorial services were held at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station located at 2901 S. Texas Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. Mr. Burris was born to Norwood and Barbara Burris in Kenedy on Oct. 14, 1955. More...
•Guadalupe Gomez
•Joan Hayes
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   Sports
•Tigers to take on Stafford for homecoming
Wharton in hunt for a playoff spot if they take down Spartans
Despite owning a 1-2 District 24-3A record, Wharton is still in the hunt for one of the three playoff spots at stake. But it will be a must-win situation against 0-3 Stafford Friday night at Tiger Stadium. It's been an early season of upsets with district favorite Needville falling twice. More...
•Dogs search for initial district win against Van Vleck
•Brahmas host rival Brazos Friday in key 27-2A game
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   Ask Billie
•Ask Billie
WOW! It has happened, the NO VACANCY sign has been on at the Teepee Motel the past 2 weekends. On Monday morning there were 4 RVs looking very much at home in the park area. We have waited a long time for that to happen. News about the Teepees is great for Wharton because that is the kind of pu... More...
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   Life & Leisure
•Nominees named for homecoming festivities
Homecoming 2007 Staff Photo by Burlon Parsons Nominees for the title of 2007 Wharton High School Homecoming King and Queen take time to pose by the Tiger mascot. Festivities will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Tiger Stadium before the Tigers take on the Stafford Spartans. Pictured are, from left, top r... More...
•Relay For Life event set at 5 p.m. Saturday in El Campo
•Pioneer Band in concert this Thursday in WCJC theater
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   Entertainment
•Bowen headlines Needville Harvest Festival Saturday
Rain or shine, the 24th Annual Needville Harvest Festival will come alive Friday and Saturday. It will be held at Festival Park which is located on Highway 36 behind the Knights Of Columbus Hall. Gates open at 8 a.m. There will be arts and craft booths, games, clothing, jewelry, yard art, and m... More...
•'Dracula' stalks Wharton
•Music Calendar
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   Health
•Breast cancer growth stopped by combination treatment
Three drugs, each of which blocks a critical cellular growth signal (HER-2) for some breast cancers, eradicate aggressive breast tumors in mice and could point the way toward developing better treatments for women with the disease, said researchers from the Breast Center at Baylor College of Medic... More...
•Breath test best measure of stomach woes
•Earlier education leads to healthier lifestyle
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