Sherrell Speer, second from right, maintains his pleasant countenance as Pilot Club of Wharton member Jeanie Merka places a feathered boa around his neck in honor of the musical Hello Dolly. More...
Resolution expresses concerns over corridor's width and possible negative effects on access
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
The Wharton City Council wants the state to consider a slimmed down version of the Trans Texas Corridor - and one that stays true to the footprint of U.S. 59. Monday the council approved a resolution detailing the city's stance on the proposed transportation corridor. More...
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
"Let's Go Chargers" went up as a greeting from Pekar's Bodyshop earlier this week after fans of the Dallas team took exception to the previously posted message - "How 'Bout Them Cowboys." The original message only made it two days before coming down. More...
This week's cold weather took a backseat to keeping the ride clean for Jonathon Longoria. With Thursday the only day he had available, he was out putting a fresh shine on his car despite low temperatures and overcast skies. More...
2008 Bridal Guide The Wharton Journal-Spectator, East Bernard Express and El Campo Leader-News will be producing its 2008 Bridal Guide next month and is in need of your input. First, if you have been married five to seven years, we would like your personal views on why your marriage has l... More...
Burglaries, thefts Theft - Reported at the Caney Apartments, 527 E. Caney St., Wharton, between 3:40 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. A pistol valued at $300 was reported stolen. Burglary of a vehicle - Reported at Holiday Inn Express, 1200 N. U.S. 59, Wharton, between 9 p.m. Monday and ... More...
Nancy Lynn Munoz, age 33, of Wharton died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in an El Campo hospital following an extended illness. She was born on Jan. 16, 1974 in Wharton the daughter of Anselmo "Sam" Munoz Jr. and Elvira "Vera" Longoria Munoz. More...
One "Miss Outside" and three "Miss Insides" allowed the Wharton Lady Tigers to dominate Sweeny for a 61-42 District 24-3A win Tuesday night at Tiger Gym. Vernequa Taylor was hot from the outside as she scored a game high 18 points and dished out four assists as Wharton improved to 7-1 in district... More...
Winners pictures hang in Houston until show is over
The winners for the 2008 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo School Art have been announced for Boling Independent School District. The results are: Newgulf Elementary - Best of Show is Esmeralda Olvera's "Roping." Her teacher is Judy Wallace. Gold Medal winner is Yatziri Ramirez's "Cowgirl Fun." He... More...
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