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November 10, 2007
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Kucera earned Purple Heart on front line in Korea
Wharton resident injured by bullet that fragmented after striking rifle
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
At some point during his basic training, Herman Kucera's drill sergeant probably told him that his weapon would be his best friend. As it turned out, in the frozen wastelands of the Yalu River Valley in Korea, it turned out to be a lifesaver. More...
City-wide garage sale today in downtown

Wharton residents should be able to find some good deals right here at home during today's Monterrey Square Market and City- Wide Garage Sale. Scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

City flood project gets authorized
House, Senate override President's veto of $20 billion WRDA bill
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

A presidential veto was not enough to capsize the city of Wharton's flood study project. The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to override President Bush's veto of the Water Resources Development Act, a bill that authorizes $20 billion worth of projects across the nation. More...

   News
•Cenko spends summer 'digging' in Israel
Wharton pastor collects artifacts on Holy Land trip
On her first trip to the Holy Land, the Rev. Debbie Cenko wasn't as inspired as she expected by some of the great monuments and cities of history. Instead, it was the quiet moments that allowed her to connect to her religious beliefs. More...
•New bridge on county agenda
•Veterans Day events
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
4-H Poinsettia sale The Wharton County 4-H Exchange Program will be selling holiday poinsettias for $10. The last day to order is Nov. 16 with the poinsettias delivered on Nov. 28. Proceeds from this fund raiser will go toward the 4- H New Hampshire trip. To place an order, call the Whart... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Assaults Assault-family violence - Two cases reported at FM 640 and FM 102, Glen Flora, between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 13. Burglaries, thefts Burglary of a building - Reported at Brahma Exxon, 1139 U.S. 90-A, East Bernard, at 2:48 a.m. Tuesday. Ceiling tile valued at $800 was reported damag... More...
•In Custody
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   Business
•Building Permits
1019 Spanish Camp, Macedonia Baptist Church, owner, roofing, window replacement, $10,000. Joe Espinosa of Eagle Lake, contractor. Oct. 12. 415 N. Rusk, Angel Quevas, owner, construct carport, $1,601.22. Oct. 12. 609 N. Resident, Ludvik Matula, owner, placement of storage shed, $2,000. Oct. 11. More...
•Tee Pee Motel and RV Park
•Set example for kids by investing wisely
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   Agriculture
•Cotton stalk deadline is Nov. 12 this year
Cotton growers in eastern Wharton County have been granted an extension for cotton stalk destruction by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The new deadline for 2007 is Nov. 12, and was extended because of weather. The extension applies only to that part of Wharton County east of the Colorado R... More...
•CEU credit courses offered
•Boll weevil may be down, but not out
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   Obituaries
•Erma Kennison
Funeral services for Erma Jean Kennison, 69, of Wharton, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pierce Boone Funeral Home with cremation to follow. Mrs. Kennison was born July 23, 1938 in Wharton to Willie and Ardalia Dawson Stephens. More...
•Mary Lowdermilk
•Don McAlpin
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   Sports
•Tigers suffer season ending loss to Needville
Needville relied on a strong running attack and a great defense to take a 42- 0 victory over Wharton Friday night here at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers finished the season with a 2-8 record and 2-5 in district 24-3A play. The Bluejays will take on Navasota next week in the Class 3A Division 1 Area r... More...
•Brahmas collar Dogs for county bragging rights
•Lady Tigers win season opener
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   Life & Leisure
•Pilot Veterans Program returns to memorial site Monday
After three years the Wharton Pilots Club International Veterans Day Program is moving back to the Veterans' Memorial on the square. "It was just not possible to have the service at the Veterans' Memorial while the courthouse construction was going on," said Pilot member Sandy Sanders. More...
•Veterans programs planned Monday
•Cub Scouts meet, plan fall activities
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   Entertainment
•Country music loses another star
Unfortunately county music has lost yet another pioneer singer this month. Texas native Hank Thompson passed away Tuesday after losing a battle with lung cancer. His life and musical career will be celebrated next Wednesday at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth. More...
•At The Movies
•Music Calendar
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