Photographer Will Van Overbeek, left, aims his camera at Paul Shannon, the county's maintenance supervisor, as he winds the hands of the clock in the Wharton County Courthouse. More...
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
Those attending the open house portion of the upcoming public hearings on the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor draft environmental impact statement can expect to get answers to their questions and comments. Those waiting to comment until after the hearing starts shouldn't. More...
AUSTIN - For the first time in the Lone Star state's history, Texans can vote online for a new general-issue license plate. Voting started Monday and runs until noon Monday, Feb. 11 by going to www.txdot.gov. Texans can vote for one of four new license plate designs or to keep the current genera... More...
Nearly every family in America has been impacted by family members with cancer. Hoping for a cure, local beauty salons in Wharton, Glen Flora and El Campo are hosting Cuts For Cancer events this weekend to raise funds for American Cancer Society research. More...
WISD 2008-2009 Calendar The Wharton Independent School District 2008-09 School Calendar Committee has designed three different calendars for next school year. The public is invited to vote on a preference during the week of Feb. 11- 15 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Wharton... More...
Burglaries, thefts Theft - Reported at Wal-Mart, 1255 U.S. 59 Loop, Wharton, between 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. A GPS valued at $300 was reported stolen. Theft - Reported at Wal-Mart, 1255 U.S. 59 Loop, Wharton, at 4:40 p.m. Friday. Cleared by arrest. More...
Funeral services for Thomas Aykes Sr., 88, of Wharton, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Mother Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation was be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Aykes died Jan. 31, 2008 at Gulf Coast Medcial Center. More...
Were you one of the millions who watched the Super Bowl last Sunday evening? Even though I am a football fan, I usually have not really watched the Super Bowl. Oh, of course there have been parties, lots of people and too much food and I was there. In the end I could not tell you too much about th... More...
Sexy, sassy and with just a touch of the innocence of a simpler time, the Pink Ladies from Rydell High will be taking over the stage of the Plaza Theatre for the next three weekends as the Theatre's Footeliters and Litefooters present the musical More...
EL CAMPO - The words in Jacey Coy's new album may captivate listeners, but it's the music that will keep the CD lodged in their players. The former El Campo resident, whose small, loyal fan base continues to grow with each performance, has released his third compact disc called One.Long. Continu... More...
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