In order to obtain more public input and participation in the Wharton County drainage master plan, a series of public meetings have been scheduled, one in each commissioner's precinct, to provide general information about the study. More...

Jury Cancellation Persons called for jury duty in Wharton County Court and have a jury summons for Thursday, Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. and Monday, Oct. 29 at 9:30 a.m. need not report. The jury has been canceled on both dates. This notice does not cancel the jury for Oct. 29 in District Court. More...

Assaults Assault-family violence - Reported in the 500 block of Bell Street, Wharton, between 6:20 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. Oct. 14. Class A assault - Reported in the 500 block of Bell Street, Wharton, between 6:20 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. Oct. 14. More...

Relay for Life a success Letter to the Editor: We would like to thank the Community of Wharton County for your support and participation in the incredibly successful 2007 Wharton County Relay For Life, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the El Campo High School Stadium. More...

Mattie Johnson Memorial services for Mattie Johnson will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stephen Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Clay Gardner officiating. Mrs. Johnson died Oct. 16, 2007, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 12, 1906. More...

Wharton is one of six teams still battling it out for the three District 24-3A playoff spots at stake. The 2-2 Tigers visit 1-3 Sweeny in a big game on Friday. Columbia, Sealy and Columbus share the lead with a 3-1 records. Needville and Royal are also 2-2. More...

Do you remember a time in your life when there was no discussion of war and world conflict? I doubt there are many of us who can say yes to that question. I grew up in East Texas where U.S. 59 was right in front of our home, a near county to Louisiana. More...

Wharton High School crowned the 2007 Homecoming King and Queen at the home game against Stafford on Friday. Crowned queen was senior Britanny Gutierrez who represented the yearbook organization. In addition to helping produce the WHS yearbook, Brittany plays varsity volleyball and softball, and ... More...

Czhilispiel celebrates Czech heritage, and good times with food and music. The word "Czhili" is for the famous cook-offs and "spiel" is German for fun. The 35th annual festival will be held Friday and Saturday in downtown Flatonia. More...

Researchers say they have found that orange juice, despite its high caloric load of sugar, helps diabetics battle oxidative damage to their cells. More...