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December 12, 2007
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Johnson held in Corsicana
Not expected to return here anytime soon to face assault charges
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
A Beasley man charged with robbery, burglary and aggravated assault in Wharton isn't expected to return here to face those charges anytime soon. That's because Jamale Rashad Johnson is still being held in Corsicana for crimes he allegedly committed there. More...
State ready to close 59 crossover
TxDOT project aimed at ending 'safety concern' of highway crossing
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

The state transportation department will set the timeline today on a project that will close a Wharton U.S. 59 crossover where serious car accidents have occurred. Texas Department of Transportation officials are scheduled to meet today with project contractor Silva Contracting Co. of Richmond to... More...

Drainage, roads and sewer lines
City pays the bill on host of improvements aimed at upgrading area's infrastructure and laying groundwork for new business
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

It takes time - and money - to improve the city, and no one knows that better than the Wharton City Council. On Monday, the council approved pay requests on four different projects that will upgrade everything from traffic flows to drainage to future sewer needs. More...

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Staff Photo by Benjamin Sharp Gift of giving Members of the city's Youth Advisory Commission, from left, Curtis Evans, Kasey Rhodes and Mikeisha Foster, load a donation box with paper towels, salad dressing, pickles and other items. The TAC is sponsoring a toy and food drive to benefit the Women's C... More...
•Benavidez display now open at UT in Austin
•Open horse show Jan. 26
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Toy and food drive The city of Wharton Youth Advisory Commission is sponsoring a Toy and Food Drive for the holiday season. The drive will benefit the Women's Crisis Center and SHARE. Beginning Dec. 7, the drive will run through Dec. 18. Non-perishable food items and/or toys can be droppe... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Assaults Aggravated assault - Reported at Wharton Square Apartments, 1510 Barfield Road, Wharton, at 1 p.m. Sunday. Class A assault - Reported in the 1600 block of Columbine Avenue, Wharton, at 3:19 a.m. Friday. Cleared by arrest. More...
•Residents 'cuffed' for MDA
•In Custody
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   Opinion
•Deputy McCain killed by prisoner in 1908 escape
Here is the second law enforcement officer who will be honored on the Sheriff's Monument. If you would like to make a donation to help Wharton County build this monument in memory of these men, please contact Darryl Darnell at the Wharton County Sheriff's Department. More...
•Cartoon
•Gift of Bethlehem and school system
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   Obituaries
•Heather Barbee
Heather Dee'Anne Abke Barbee, age 26, of Wharton and formerly of Rosenberg, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in a Houston hospital following an extended and courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Barbee was born on Oct. 30, 1981 in Brenham, the daughter of Rev. Harvey D. Abke and Sue Lynn Gerzik A... More...
•Mary Hughes
•Robert Longoria
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   Sports
•Boling, EB players selected to 27-2A football teams
McLeod selected Offensive MVP
HITCHCOCK - Boling and East Bernard were represented on the All- District 27-2A Football Teams which were selected last month at Hitchcock High School. Six Boling and 10 East Bernard players were selected to the first or second teams. More...
•All-District Bulldogs
•All-District Brahmas
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   Ask Billie
•Ask Billie
What am I doing with my dash? A few weeks ago I read again a short story I had heard several years ago. It goes something like this. A man was walking in a cemetery and asked, "Have you ever noticed how much meaning a dash can have? Born 1921- Died 1981. What a way to summarize a life - with a das... More...
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   Life & Leisure
•Christmas trees can become fire hazards
It's nothing like the cooler weather to get you into that holiday spirit. Everywhere you go, you see and hear the sounds of that magical time of year called Christmas. Although Christmas wouldn't be the same without the multi-colored, blinking lights that wrap around our houses, be extra careful ... More...
•EB's Annie opens this Thursday
•Recipes which can make one feel a little nutty
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   Entertainment
•Big Joe's Polka Fest returns to Carmine
The Big Joe Polka Fest returns to the Big Red Barn in Carmine which is located between Round Top and La Grange in February. Despite temperatures in the 30's, polka fans filled the building at the first show in 2005. This year's event will be held Feb. 21-24. More...
•Music Calendar
•At The Movies
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   Health
•Preparing early makes delivery easier
For some women, the thought of labor and delivery causes a lot of anxiety. However, preparing mentally and physically early in pregnancy can help you have a smoother delivery. Many women choose a childbirth partner. This person can be a spouse, partner, friend, or relative who can provide suppor... More...
•How to watch waistlines during holiday season
•Antibiotics do not fight cold, flu viruses
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