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November 24, 2007
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Residents bundle up as mercury dips with arrival of winter front
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
Ushering in Thanksgiving and the generally recognized start of the holiday season was a polar air front that dropped temperatures from the 70s and 80s to the 40s and 50s. And according to several area residents and visitors, colder weather made for a pleasant change. More...
Cowboy Christmas today, rain or shine

Organizers of the Wharton Cowboy Christmas say the show will not only go on as advertised today, but will be expanded in light of possible inclement weather. "We're adding a Rain Parade," said Doc Blakely, one of the organizers, "and will give prizes to kids for the 'Best Puddle Stomper,' 'Worst ... More...

Mayes spreads holiday cheer with public light show
Caney Trails resident again turns property into Christmas wonderland for the benefit of SHARE
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

After weeks of back-breaking work and nights spent standing in the cold directing traffic, one would think Jack Mayes had his fill of Christmas last year. The Caney Trails resident's animated holiday light show, offered free to the public seven days a week, was nothing less than a monumental unde... More...

   News
•Jury canceled
Area residents receiving a summons to report for jury duty at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, for Judge Ben Hardin's 23rd District Court can disregard the notice. Officials with the district clerk's office said the jury has been canceled. More...
•Gertson settling into position as Wharton County extension agent
•El Campo's 'most wanted' arrested
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
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...
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   Police
•In Custody
Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail
Alcohol, drug charges Christopher Escamilla, 24, 77373 Cautergate, Spring, was booked into Wharton County Jail on Thursday for possession of a controlled substance and speeding. He was held on $5,500 bond as of 2 p.m. Friday. More...
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   Business
•Stocks, bonds and Section 529 plans perfect Christmas gifts
Now that the holidays are here, you're probably looking around for the right gifts for your loved ones. Of course, as you know, it's not always easy to find gifts that are both meaningful and useful. This year, why not add financial gifts to your shopping list? More...
•AT&T closes acquisition of Cellular One
•Mobile e-mail the new communication choice
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   Agriculture
•County, Fort Bend shows combined
Covering Ground
The Wharton County Pecan Show will join forces with Fort Bend County for 2007. Pecan quantity and quality issues throughout the county this year have resulted in a small pecan crop. More...
•Area compeditors
•Texas ag groups ask for $13 million to fight fever ticks
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   Obituaries
•Marie Bertch
Private funeral services were held for Marie Elana Bertch, 57 of Wharton. Cremation followed. Mrs. Bertch died Nov. 17, 2007 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 9, 1950 in Hillsboro, Wis., daughter of the late Edwin Hudnell and Helen Miller Hudnell. More...
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   Life & Leisure
•SHARE cupboards are bare of frozen meats
When SHARE volunteers go to the pantries these days they find plenty, but their freezer is a different story. Where there would normally be a few chickens, turkeys and boxes of ground beef there's nothing but a small frozen Maxberry roll. The cupboard is bare. More...
•More volunteers needed at SHARE
•Boling's Valdez to get Congressional Freedom Medal
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