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December 1, 2007
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Contributors, volunteers thanked for supporting Depot restoration project
Thirteen pledges, now unnecessary, allowed work to commence early
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com A gathering of volunteers and contributors to the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot project gathered Thursday night for an Honorary Thank You event recognizing those individuals who contributed the pledges that helped fi- nance the restoration ef... More...
Wanted man nabbed after kidnapping local teen
Police say 19-year-old girl locked in trunk of her own car, cut and raped; assailant caught while speeding
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

A Beasley man wanted by police for allegedly assaulting a Wharton couple has been arrested in Corsicana, apparently while trying to flee the state in a car he strong-armed from a 19-year-old Wharton County woman. Police said the woman was locked in the trunk during part of the ride, cut with a kn... More...

Courthouse on chilly side
Heater fails to operate
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

The first serious cold front of the season left the occupants of the newly renovated Wharton County Courthouse shivering earlier this week when the heating system failed to kick on as designed. "We got things straightened out (Wednesday)," Wharton County Judge John Murrile said. More...

   News
•Ordinance would keep grass clippings off street
A proposed ordinance making it illegal to blow grass clippings into the street failed to garner Wharton City Council support this week. City officials decided to reevaluate the statute after several citizens - and one council member - vehemently opposed it. More...
•Former resident falls prey to shopper scam
•Child support collections set state record
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
DAV Super Raffle The Disabled American Veterans of Wharton County is holding a 100 Gun Super Raffle. Tickets are $20 each with the drawing held Dec. 3. Proceeds will benefit the DAV Chapter 72 Transportation Fund. The raffle is being sponsored by Everyday Heroes Inc. For tickets, contact ... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Assaults Aggravated assault - Reported in the 900 block of Jefferson, Wharton, at 9:30 p.m. Monday. Assault - Reported in the 500 block of University, Wharton, between 1 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. Nov. 24. Class A assault - Reported in the 100 block of S. Rust St., Wharton at 7:10 p.m. Nov. 21. More...
•In Custody
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   Business
•Contest offers year of fitness
Planning on making a New Year's resolution to get into better shape? Well, Houston's Sweet Tomatoes restaurants is doing its part to help make that goal attainable for some lucky folks. From Jan. 1 to Jan. More...
•Plenty of choice when it comes to mutual funds
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   Agriculture
•Texas pastures, wheat need more rainfall
Coastal Bend area experiences cooler than normal temperatures and light showers
Some moisture fell over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend across the state, but more is needed for pastures and wheat crops and to abate the threat of wildfires, according to Texas Cooperative Extension reports from around the state. More...
•Steer feeders, cattle prices drop over holiday with weak trading
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   Obituaries
•Connie Calhoun
Funeral services for Rev. Connie Vernon Calhoun, 56, of Houston, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Center Union Baptist Church with Faye Edwards as eulogist. Burial will follow in Bowden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday. More...
•Elsie Chilek
•Richard George
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   Sports
•Brahmas run out of time in 21-14 playoff loss to Refugio
SAN MARCOS - Refugio relied on three long scoring drives in the first half to eliminate East Bernard from the Class 2A playoffs Friday night at Jim Wacker Stadium on the Texas State University campus. The Bobcats scored on their first three possessions of the game en route to a 21-14 victory ove... More...
•Reynolds repeats as county volleyball MVP
•Wharton boys, girls swim teams compete in quad meet
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   Life & Leisure
•Boettcher home features western theme for Christmas
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...
•Who's News
•Boling Bits
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