County okays paper for primary
Commissioners approve use of paper ballots for both parties, provided prior approval received by DOJ; Democratic Party says it will stick with machines
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      The Republican Party of Wharton County will be allowed to use paper ballots during the early voting for the March primary as long as the county receives prior approval from the Department of Justice. County commissioners approved a recent motion allowing Republicans and Democrats to use the paper...
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Ready to Party
     Photo by Ronald K. Sanders Kidz Party House Gloria Enriquez-Reyes cuts the ribbon for her business Kidz Party House as Daniel Ramirez waits his turn to cut the ribbon on Daniel's Cake World. The ribbons were cut recently. Both businesses are housed in the same facility at 319B E. Boling Highway in E...
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Corpus woman found dead following New Year's party
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      The Wharton County Sheriff's Department is starting the new year by investigating the unattended death of a Corpus Christi woman found in a parked pickup following a New Year's Eve party. The victim is identified as 46-year-old Alice Sandra Todd. She had been drinking while attending a party at a...
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ATF assists local investigators with exploding mailboxes case
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      Two separate instances of exploding mailboxes during the New Year's break are being investigated by the Wharton County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff's Lt. Daniel Marek said explosives thought to have been made from fireworks were used in both instances.
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City to kick off sidewalk project
      City officials are hosting a special meeting to share the details of a sidewalk improvement project with downtown merchants in an effort to bypass any upset over the resulting inconveniences. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 120 E. Caney St. The purpose, according to a l...
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