A handful of Wharton Tiger football players entertained - well, perhaps shocked - the crowd gathered at Friday's pep rally by donning cheerleader garb and leading a couple of cheers. The group went as far as doing their own "pyramid," with the daredevils at the top actually nailing their jumps a... More...
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
Area residents next week will get to put in their two cents on the future of Dawson Elementary School. Wharton Independent School District officials will host a public hearing Tuesday to garner public opinion on what should be done with the soon-tobe abandoned campus. More...
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
More money to detain juvenile offenders heads up the agenda for Monday's regular meeting of the Wharton County Commissioners Court. The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. and will be held in the commissioner's courtroom of the County Courthouse Annex building. More...
While many will sit on the sofa watching the Olympics and dream about being part of the U.S. team, former Wharton County resident Chase DeHan got up off the seat and is doing something to make the dream come true. 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. 4-H Poinsettia sale The Wharton County 4-H Exchange Program will be selling holiday poinsettias for $10. The last... More...
Assaults Class A assault - Reported in the 1700 block of Gavlik, East Bernard, between 6 a.m. and 6:35 a.m. Oct. 9. Burglaries, thefts Theft - Reported in the 3200 block of CR 159, Wharton, between 11 p.m. Oct. 13 and 9 a.m. Sunday. A bike valued at $100 was reported stolen. More...
518 Sanders, Oscar Sanders, owner, demolition for HOME program. City of Wharton, contractor. Fees waived. 115 Second, Ken and Susan Freese, owners, replace siding, $600. Charles Harper of Hungerford, contractor. Sept. 7. 117 Second, Ken and Susan Freese, owners, replace siding, $900. Charles Har... More...
Rainfall that swept through portions of the state this week should help improve wheat pastures used for stocker cattle grazing, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports. Prior to the rain showers, calf prices were adjusting accordingly to slow-growing wheat pastures. More...
Funeral services for Norman Joseph "Chick" Chicoine Sr., 69, of Sugar Land will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton with Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with military graveside honors provided by American Legion Po... More...
Wharton gave its homecoming crowd a convincing 42-7 win over Stafford Friday night at Tiger Stadium. More importantly, Wharton evened its District 24-3A record to 2-2 and remained in the hunt for one of the three playoff spots at stake. More...
The Gold Star Award is the highest honor that a senior 4-H member can receive in the program. The history of the Gold Star award goes back to 1933 when the first Gold Star was awarded to youth who were recognized for their hard work and efforts in 4-H. More...
Texian Market Days has grown into a favorite fall tradition. For 24 years, Texans (longtime residents, new neighbors and "temporary" Texans) have gathered at the Fort Bend County Museum Association's Annual Texian Market Days to enjoy a living view of Texas' past. More...
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