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November 28, 2007
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Couple attacked with tire tool; man stabbed
Beasley man, recently released from custody, still at large after eluding officers in high speed chase
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
A Beasley man released from Texas Youth Commission five months ago is now wanted for allegedly attacking a Wharton couple with a tire iron and kitchen knife. Police have been unable to locate 20- year-old Jamale Rashad Johnson since he eluded officers early Sunday morning, but say he has remained... More...
A holiday first

Area youngsters get a taste of something that most have never, and may never again, get a chance to play with: snow. It was courtesy of Cowboy Christmas, held Saturday in downtown Wharton. The enthusiasm over the snow was not dampened by cold temperatures, overcast skies and rain, all of which pla... More...

Horse infected with West Nile Virus
Health officials hope cold weather will kill mosquitos and stem disease
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

Health department officials are hoping recent cold weather will be enough to kill off the area's mosquito population now that West Nile Virus has been found in a Wharton County horse. Gary Johnson, with the Texas Department of State Health Services, said Tuesday colder temperatures are needed to ... More...

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•County accepts bridge payment
North Houston Pole Co. pays $125,500 for construction of CR 235 steel bridge
A payment to fund the construction of a new bridge on CR 235 to replace one that was previously collapsed was approved by the Wharton County Commissioners Monday. Commissioners approved acceptance of a payment of $125,500 and release of liability by North Houston Pole Company for damage done to t... More...
•Sheriff will replace five cars
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•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 Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Assaults Assault-family violence - Reported in the 15000 block of CR 272, East Bernard, between 8:55 p.m. and 11:20 p.m. Friday. Burglaries, thefts Burglary of a building - Reported in the 1400 block of Business 59, Wharton, between 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and 7:40 a.m. Nov. 20. Rims, tires and a... More...
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   Opinion
•'Gift of Bethlehem' has wide impact
As our nation prepares for this season, tens of millions of presents will undoubtedly appear under trees and in living rooms from coast to coast. Little of this would take place were it not for "The Gift in Bethlehem" that appeared in a manger over 2,000 years ago. More...
•Cartoon
•Black Friday spawns memory of Black Monday
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   Obituaries
•Selma Gartrell
Memorial services for Selma "Meme" Needham Gartrell, a resident of Kerrville and Harper since 1972, willl be held on Nov. 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg. Mrs. Gartrell passed away Nov. 25, 2007 at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She... More...
•James Hollingsworth
•Bettie Tolden
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   Sports
•Long familar with Brahmas 2A regional playoff opponent
EAST BERNARD - East Bernard football coach Jerry Long is no stranger to the Brahmas Class 2A Region IV quarterfinal playoff opponent on Friday. Long was an assistant coach at Refugio from 1995-2000. The Bobcats beat the Brahmas 28-0 in 1996 in a regional quarterfinal game at Victoria. George Ha... More...
•WCJC baseball players sign with 4-year colleges
•Lady Tigers slip to 2-2 after loss to Navasota
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   Ask Billie
•Ask Billie
What are the three most important words in your vocabulary? Think about it. You have probably been told that "I Love You" can make a difference in a life. "God Loves You" brings the most comfort. Now let's reverse that thought. What are the three most feared words in our vocabulary? I feel confi... More...
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   Life & Leisure
•Kubena's makeover home featured on ACS home tour
The East Wharton County Unit of the American Cancer Society will host its biannual Christmas Tour of Homes from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. This year two of the three homes are in East Bernard and the third in Lissie. More...
•Soup, stew recipes fill kitchens with inviting aromas
•Thanksgiving weather doesn't stop gatherings
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   Entertainment
•Playing at Ellinger Polka Fest
The Vrazels Polka band, pictured above, along with the Dujka Brothers, will play for the Ellinger Polka Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Ellinger Community Center. Front row from left, Patrick Stramiska and David Trojacek. Back row, Albert Heselmeyer, Anton Vrazel, Alfred Vrazel and Pat... More...
•Newton, Smith release new Christmas CDs
•Rosenberg Christmas holiday festival set for Saturday
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   Health
•Women advised to get regular check ups
Tens of thousand of Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, or colon cancer each year. Women and men are equally affected by this slow-growing cancer that targets the cells in the colon and rectum. It starts when polyps - often benign growths that develop in the colon - turn cancerous. More...
•Strategies for dieting during the holidays
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