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January 30, 2008
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Preserving the Past
Glen Flora group opposes TTC, saying the super-highway would result in destruction of area's historical landmarks
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
GLEN FLORA - While area residents have been doing their own thing in regard to this small community's history, the looming threat of the Trans-Texas Corridor moving through the area has inspired more of a groupthink to preserve the past. More...
'Life-long criminal' receives life sentence
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

It took a Wharton County jury less than half an hour to find an El Campo man guilty of dealing drugs and even less time to come back with a life sentence in a district court trial that ended Tuesday afternoon. Jeffery Alan Richie, 49, of El Campo, was convicted on a charge of possession of a cont... More...

Return of the King

Elvis impersonator Randy Hinson shares a few moments with visitors during the Faith Christian Academy of Wharton County's fundraiser, held this past weekend at the KC Hall in Wharton. The event featured music, silent and live auctions and raised money for the Burr school's building fund. More...

   News
•UIL realignment could move Wharton from Region III to Region IV 3A district
The long-awaited and anticipated University Interscholastic League reclassification and realignment for 2008-09/2009-10 will be released at 9 a.m. Friday morning. That's when the Texas high school governing body places high schools into five classifications according to enrollment. More...
•County makes partial payment to Stoddard
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Veterans Service Office The office of the Wharton County Veterans Service Officer will be open this today. The office is located at 1017 N. Alabama Road. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Harvey Stelzel Jr. is the Wharton County Veterans Service Officer. More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Burglaries, thefts Burglary of a building - Reported at Dollar General, 530 E. Milam St., Wharton, at 4:03 a.m. Monday. A glass door valued at $500 was reported damaged. Theft - Reported in the 200 block of Moutray Avenue, Wharton, between 9:30 p.m. and 10:10 p.m. Friday. More...
•Alleged MS-13 gang member arrested
•In Custody
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   Opinion
•Identity switch aids early entry into war
Pokin' Fun
Mr. Hill is guilty. The grand jury refuses to indict him. He has admitted in public numerous times that he broke the law, yet he goes unpunished, is even hailed as a patriot. Here's the reason why. In 1939 the country was still in a depression. More...
•Cartoon
•Sounding Board
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   Obituaries
•Margaret Banker
Funeral services for Margaret Lovine Slaughter Banker, 93, of Wharton will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Wharton with Rev. Mack Mathis officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Wharton Funeral Home. More...
•Guadalupe Cantu
•Lillian Schulze
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   Sports
•Tigers win 2nd straight game
Wharton owns 6-3 District 24-3A record
An impressive display of long-range bombing by Wharton guard Kenneth Phynon boosted the Tigers past District 24-3A foe Columbia 59-49 Friday night at Tiger Gym. More...
•Lady Tigers secure 24-3A playoff spot
•Pioneers rally to win season opener 16-12
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   Ask Billie
•Ask Billie
It is no secret that I am a supporter of Wharton Independent School District. I believe the direction of education is the major player in determining the direction of the entire community. Education can never be isolated from any other segment of life here in Wharton. More...
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   Life & Leisure
•Waddell receives 50-year DAR pin at reception
Elizabeth Derigo Waddell was the honoree at a reception celebrating her 50 years of service to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and Comfort Wood Chapter on Sunday. Her reception was held at River Oaks Health Care Center in Columbus. More...
•EB Legion hosts annual fundraiser Feb. 10
•Dawson students showcase their talents at UIL events
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   Entertainment
•Grease comes to Plaza Theatre
Thirty Years ago, 'Grease' hit the movie theaters and was an overnight success. The movie comes to life at the Plaza Theater in downtown Wharton next month. Performances are February 8-9-10, 15-16-17 and 22-23-24. More...
•WCYF queen entry deadline set Feb. 14
•Coming to Bay City
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