The 2007 Cowboy Christmas will be held Saturday and Sunday in downtown Wharton. Here is a tentative schedule of planned events (in case of inclement weather, all activities will be relocated to Caney Creek Church on Milam Street on the north side of the square): More...

Wharton Farmers' Market The Wharton Farmers' Market continues this weekend at the Wharton Courthouse Square. The market features garden fresh food and handmade craft items and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday through mid-December. More...

Assaults Assault-family violence - Reported in the 12000 block of Ora Lee Road, East Bernard, at 2:27 a.m. Nov. 13. Aggravated assault - Reported in the 2800 block of Junior College Boulevard, Wharton, between 11:30 p.m. and 11:35 p.m. Nov. 10. More...

With less than six weeks to go until the first real test of the 2008 election season, both the Democratic and Republican presidential fields are supplying their allotments of drama. But if you're looking for a true, race-changing moment in Iowa, you're far more likely to find it among the Republic... More...

COLUMBUS - Wharton freshman Shaniqua Dogins was named the District 24-3A volleyball Newcomer-of-the- Year at last month's selection meeting held at Columbus High School. The teams couldn't be released until all three playoff teams from the district were eliminated from the post-season. More...

This is the week of Thanksgiving and yes, it is more than parades and football games. Those activities are all good but I hope we never forget the real meaning and that is to give thanks. We hear a lot of stories about mothers-in-law, but mine was one of those special ladies who used the word tha... More...

When East Bernard fifth grader Karen Johnston had to do a heritage project for her class, she immediately thought of her late great-uncle Matt Urban. He had been a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army's 60th Regiment of the 9th Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily, France and Germany. More...

Protect against diseases when hunting or enjoying outdoor activities. Cooler weather entices thousands of Texans outdoors to enjoy, hunting, hiking, camping and other activities. "But billions of critters that can carry disease-causing germs will be out there as well," said Guy Moore, a wildlife... More...