By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
While still staunch in his opposition to the Trans Texas Corridor, District 18 State Senator Glenn Hegar said the proposal has started a dialogue important to the state's transportation future. More...
He allegedly fled scene of Jan. 19 accident, which claimed the life of Needville ISD Police Chief Ernest Mendoza
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
Jury selection begins Monday in the murder trial of the man arrested in connection to the traffic collision death of former Needville ISD Police Chief Ernest Mendoza. More...
Wharton firfi.ghter Stephen Nelson steadies a fire hose while giving Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary school students a chance to aim it at a wooden target. Fire departments across the county visited elementary schools and put on programs at their stations as part of this month's Fire Prevention progr... More...
Today is the chance for Wharton County residents to get rid of those items the garbage truck can't take. The Lower Colorado River Authority is holding a household hazardous waste collection and product exchange this morning at the Texas Department of Transportation Maintenance Facility, 1512 FM 1... More...
Jury Cancellation Persons called for jury duty in Wharton County Court and have a jury summons for Monday, Oct. 29 at 9:30 a.m. need not report. The jury has been canceled. This notice does not cancel the jury for Oct. 29 in District Court. More...
Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail
Alcohol, drug charges Michael Anthony Neal, 47, 411 Oak Terrace, Kendleton, was booked into Wharton County Jail at 12:15 a.m. Thursday for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held on $7,000 bond as of 10 a.m. Thursday. More...
Premier Wireless, Wharton's local Sprint Nextel dealer, will host a Wireless Expo and Grant Writing Seminar. It will be held Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Wharton Civic Center. "It is exclusively for Wharton County and the surrounding area's government agencies, schools, hospitals, utilities and other... More...
The following are condition reports from Extension officials around the state, according to the weekly Texas A&M Crop and Weather Report: PANHANDLE: Soil moisture is mostly short across the district. Isolated thunderstorms brought rain to some areas last week, but moisture is needed to improve wh... More...
Funeral services for Doris Faye Dean, 69, of East Bernard, will be held at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, at New Faith Church with Pastor C. Spears officiating. Burial will follow in Powell Point Cemetery in Kendleton. Mrs. Dean died Oct. 23, 2007 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Houston Hospital. She was... More...
SWEENY - Wharton's playoff hopes were dashed after dropping a 52-21 decision to Sweeny at Bulldog Stadium Friday night. Wharton slipped to 2-3 in the District 24-3A standings and Sweeny now owns the same record. Columbus and Sealy remained tied for the lead with 4-1 records after beating Staffo... More...
Edna Merrifield looks at her sketchbook as not just a series of drawings, but a source of many happy memories. The 80-year-old self-taught portrait artist has filled her sketch books with the faces of people she has known through the years. More...
Persons can experience the strength and passion of a living, dancing example of pride, determination, and talent at Mi Colombia, an extravaganza featuring local and internationally renowned artists from Colombia. It will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11 at ... More...
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