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December 19, 2007
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Getting Off the Bus
Wharton students learn how to evacuate buses safely in an emergency
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
There's more than one exit on a bus, and Wharton Independent School District students now know how to use them - safely. The district on Monday wrapped up a series of bus evacuation drills that involved every student from elementary age to high school. More...
Wharton County jury will decide Paniagua murder case
District Judge Sklar reverses his earlier decision to support venue change and move case to Galveston
By BARRY HALVORSON halvorson@journal-spectator.com

In a reversal of a previous decision, visiting District Court Judge Daniel Sklar ruled the Guillermo Paniagua Paniagua trial will be held in Wharton County. More...

Police, EMS to participate in WISD drill
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

Officers from three law enforcement agencies will descend on Wharton High School Friday as part of an emergency response drill. Conducted by the city's Office of Emergency Management, the exercise will involve police, paramedics, hospital staff, school officials and even a handful of students, al... More...

   News
•Burglars steal safe
Those responsible for breaking into Kelly Boedeker's CR 144 home took more than just his personal property, they took his life savings. The five-foot tall gun safe the burglars stole was filled with deeds, life insurance policies, annuities and a sum of cash amassed over Boedeker's 50 years of li... More...
•East Bernard has gain in sales taxes
•Commissioners approve tax abatement for Navasota plant
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Senior Citizen Bingo The Senior Citizen Program at Wharton County Junior College is hosting Bingo for local seniors with prizes and refreshments furnished by Angels Care Home Health from 1-2 p.m. today at the WCJC Senior Center at 911 Boling Highway. If you are 60 years of age or older, y... More...
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   Police
•In Custody
Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail
Alcohol, drug charges Enrique H. Gobellano, 28, 1014 Calhoun, El Campo, was booked into Wharton County Jail at 9 a.m. Monday for possession of marijuana, failure to identify, failure to appear, possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of bond forfeiture. He was held on $11,500 bond as of ... More...
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   Opinion
•State races could impact drawing of congressional districts
For casual observers, the upcoming 2008 presidential election dominates the political landscape. Those who watch electoral politics a little more closely may also have the 2008 congressional elections in their sights. But ask the hard-core pros, those who toil in the political trenches every day, ... More...
•Pregnant guinea pigs
•Political liberty affected by 'Gift of Bethlehem'
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   Obituaries
•Carrie Bucek
Carrie Louise Bucek, age 94, of Wharton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at SPJST Rest Home No. 2 in Needville. She was born on Nov. 27, 1913 in East Bernard, the daughter of the late William Schattel and Karolina Morris Schattel. More...
•Jessie Compian
•Henrietta Edwards
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   Sports
•Tigers win 24-3A basketball opener
Wharton's boys basketball team beat Columbus 63-52 in Friday's District 24- 3A opener at Tiger Gymansium. The Tigers played Columbia,which lost to Sealy, Tuesday night. Wharton entered the game with a 6-5 season record. Sweeny beat Royal 51-34 and played Stafford last night. The Spartans beat N... More...
•Brahmarettes trash'Can' 69-17
•Lady Tigers whip Columbus
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   Ask Billie
•Ask Billie
This is the season for singing carols and we are fortunate to have groups of carolers going to our nursing homes and also visiting those who are home bound. After recently hearing "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" I have thought of the difference in that village on my first visit and the conditions t... More...
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   Life & Leisure
•T.L Pink alumni hold annual fund-raiser Dec. 22
Monies generated through ticket sales go to give scholarships to deserving students
T. L. Pink Alumni and Ex-Students Association will celebrate its 19th annual Holiday Scholarship Banquet on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Wharton Community Civic Center. The public is invited to the event. Donations are $25 for adults and $12 for children. More...
•Elegant and delicious recipes for those holiday gatherings
•Bridal Expo event set for Feb. 17
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   Entertainment
•Marie Osmond records long-awaited Christmas CD
CD Review
Miss "Paper Roses" herself, Marie Osmond, released her first Christmas album last month. "The Magic Of Christmas," on the HiFirecord label, includes 15 cuts. She recorded a similar holiday album on vinyl 26 years ago with her entire family. More...
•Mayes' Christmas light show continues until New Year Day
•Singer Dan Fogelberg loses battle to cancer
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   Health
•Ideas for making the holidays healthier
Make this holiday a healthy one for the whole family … and it's easier than you may think! By all means ensure you and your family will truly enjoy your celebration and holiday meal, but don't allow the occasion to be an excuse for everyone to overeat. More...
•Seasonal road trips require healthy snacks
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