By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
"And Action!" That simple two word phrase is among the favorites for Jon-Michael Foshee, a man with a pretty conventional Wharton County upbringing pursuing the unconventional dream of being a film actor and maker. More...
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
At the time when most men would be suffering from a mid-life crisis and trying to decide what sports car to buy, James Bartosh was deciding to continue to dedicate his career to education. Bartosh was selected by the Wharton ISD Board of Trustees as the district's lone finalist to follow Don Hill... More...
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
Tuesday's rain of mud might not have been a disaster of Biblical proportions, but it is a relatively uncommon occurrence in this part of Texas. "It happens in this area once every few years," National Weather Service Forecaster Matt Moreland said. "But when it does happen, it usually is during Fe... More...
The Wharton City Council will consider a resolution that would, at least temporarily, suspend a possible natural gas rate increase being requested by CenterPoint Energy at their regular Monday meeting. The energy provider filed a statement of intent to increase those rates for the company's Texas... More...
WHS prom dresses Are you looking for something to do with your used prom dresses? Why not donate them to the Wharton High School's prom dress drive. Donations of dresses, shoes, hand bags and jewelry can be dropped off in the front office of the high school up until April 18th. For any qu... More...
Burglaries, thefts Theft - Reported at Murphy USA in Wharton. Reported stolen was gasoline valued at $45.27. Theft - Reported in the 100 block of Arrow Rd., Eagle Lake, at 10:57 p.m. March 17. A reciprocating saw, sander and ladder were reported stolen. More...
When it came time to select this year's Wharton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Business Person of the Year, one name leaped off the list. This year's honoree is Jeff Rainer with Sonic Drive-In. The award was announced at the Chamber's 89th Annual Banquet, held March 11. More...
Bessie S. Macha, age 93, of Wharton died Thursday, March 20, 2008 in Wharton following an extended illness. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Bernard Hlavinka of East Bernard; son and daughters-inlaw, Leon R. and Jeannette Macha of El Campo and Marietta Macha of Midland... More...
Wharton's baseball team lost its third straight District 24-3A game after dropping a 6-2 decision to rival Needville Thursday night at Tiger Field. The Tigers fell to Columbus 6-5 in a make up game played Wednesday on the road. More...
Area Christians will bring holy week celebrations to a culmination with special Easter services today and Sunday. Here are some churches in the area who will be holding special Easter services this weekend. First Baptist Church, 507 N. Fulton, will hold Easter services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. More...
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