Never too cold to clean the car
      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.
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School board members thanked for their service during month-long observance
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      Wharton, East Bernard and Boling Independent School Districts this month are joining other districts across the state to thank the men and women who volunteer their time and commitment on school boards.
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Heaters should be checked
      Propane space heaters have grown in popularity in recent years because they offer highenergy efficiency and fuel savings. Today the Texas Railroad Commission - the agency in charge of propane safety in Texas - is urging consumers to make sure their heaters are properly installed and operating this...
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Garza named chairman of business development group
      Andres Garza Jr., city manager of the city of Wharton, began 2008 by accepting the position of Chairman of Business & Community Lenders of Texas. Garza has served on the board previously as treasurer and vice president. "Andres has been key to the growth of our non profit group.
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Rice conference this Wednesday
      The theme of the Western Rice Belt Production Conference Consumer's program will be "Rice - Grain of Champions." This program will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the El Campo Civic Center and is sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Colorado, Jackson, Matagorda and Wharton count...
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Residents worried about historical impact of TTC
By JANET HOBIZAL
      As a Wharton County resident are you willing to give up a part of your history, your heritage? Well, neither are the Wharton County residents in the Glen Flora, Spanish Camp and Egypt areas.
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TTC meetings scheduled
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      The Texas Department of Transportation has scheduled two series of meetings with the public to discuss issues related to the proposed I-69/Trans Texas Corridor in the local area. The first of those meetings will be a series of Transportation Town Hall Meetings. In a news release, Houston District...
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