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December 8, 2007
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Barnett elected new Fire Chief
Fifteen-year department veteran defeats current chief by just four votes
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
Wharton Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief. Firefighters elected Bobby Barnett, a 15-year veteran, to the position during their annual election meeting Tuesday. Barnett narrowly edged out current chief Anthony Abbott for the department's top spot. More...
Just Say No
DARE mentors teach youngsters how to avoid pitfalls of drinking, drugs and peer pressure
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

Sitting in some prime seats up front at this week's DARE graduation at Newgulf Elementary School were the six Boling High School seniors who acted as role models for the school's 5th graders participating in the ceremony. Serving as role models this year were Camille Johse, Trey Kulak, Rodmann Ca... More...

WISD will lose Hillis next year
Hillis worked in district for 31 years
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

A fixture at Wharton ISD since 1977, Superintendent Don Hillis has announced he will retire at the end of the current academic year. "I'm completing the first year of a three-year contract," Hillis said. "Right now I'm still healthy and I'll be completing my 39th year in public education and now... More...

   News
•Voter registration cards in the mail
Wharton County's residents and registered voters will soon receive proof of their voter status as new voter registration cards start arriving in the mail. Wharton County Elections Official Judy Owens said her office hoped to have the information for the cards compiled yesterday and places to send... More...
•Winter expected to warm
•Unique gifts found at WISD bazaar
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   Dateline
•Dateline
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
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Assaults Aggravated assault - Reported in the 500 block of East Caney Street, Wharton, at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday. Class A assault - Reported in the 1200 block of Kingston Drive, Wharton, at 9:53 p.m. Monday. Cleared by arrest. More...
•In Custody
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   Business
•Perry appoints three to toll road commitee
Gov. Rick Perry recently appointed three to the Study Committee on Private Participation in Toll Projects, pursuant to SB 792 of the 80th Legislature, for terms to expire Dec. 31, 2008. John W. "Johnny" Johnson of Houston is chairman of Permian Mud Service, an oil field service business. More...
•Errors in estate planning can prove costly
•Unemployment Insurance tax rates decreasing for majority of employers
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   Agriculture
•Applications for rain damaged crops loans due soon at FSA office
Applications for emergency farm loans for losses caused by excessive rain that occurred on June 14, 2007 through Aug. 30, 2007 are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency office located in Wharton. More...
•CD-ROM designed to manage herd health
•TSCRA opposes expanding government authority over surface water supplies
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   Obituaries
•Heather Barbee
Heather D. Barbee, 26, of Wharton, died Dec. 6, 2007 in a Houston hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodsit Church. More...
•Oard Guin
•Mary Patterson
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   Sports
•Lady Tigers win 24-3A opener
Vernequa Taylor pours in 26 points
SWEENY - Wharton's girls basketball team handed Sweeny its first loss of the season with a convincing 65-54 decision in their District 24-3A opener Tuesday night in Bulldog Gymnasium. Both teams score 15 points in the first quarter but Wharton took control in the second, going up 32-23. More...
•Bulldogs suffer 62-52 loss to Tidehaven
•Brahmarettes notch 44-34 win over Ganado Maidens
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   Life & Leisure
•Santa, Grinch to visit Christmas light show
A Wharton holiday light show is attracting the attention of the Jolly Old Elf himself. Santa Claus, accompanied by Mrs. Claus, is scheduled to make a guest appearance later this month at the Caney Trails home of Jack Mayes. Mayes and his wife, Barbra, have offered a dazzling holiday light show f... More...
•Bands perform in concerts Thursday, FFA does well at state meet
•Massive Birkner doll collection opens at museum
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   Entertainment
•Mount Carmel dinner-dance set tonight
Our Lady of Mount Carmel pre-confirmation class will sponsor a dinner and dance at 7 p.m. tonight at the American Legion Hall in Wharton. The dance and dinner will benefit the Women's Crisis Center of Wharton County. A dinner will be served at 7 p.m. for $6 a plate and the dance will begin at 8 ... More...
•At The Movies
•Music Calendar
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