By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
A Houston man will have to wait almost two months to learn how long he will have to spend behind bars after a Wharton County jury needed only 25 minutes to find him guilty on three felony drug-related charges. More...
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
The winners have been determined and there will be no Wharton ISD board election this year. During Thursday's trustee meeting, they voted unanimously to cancel the May 10 board election based on all of the candidates being unopposed following the filing period. More...
As Von-Wil Ford celebrates its 40th year of operation in Wharton, the new generation is dedicated to providing the same kind of service to today's customers that their parents and grandparents found at the local car dealership. 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 Burglary of a vehicle - Reported at Briar Pointe Apartments, 1717 Briar Lane, Wharton, between 7 p.m. March 24 and 4 a.m. March 25. A car stereo valued at $300 was reported stolen. Theft - Reported at Country Hearth Inn, 1700 FM 102, Wharton, between 9:30 p.m. March 24 and ... More...
When you overlook tax deductions, you overlook tax-savings opportunities. The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants explains that while taxpayers are generally familiar with common deductions, such as mortgage interest and medical expenses, they can fail to claim others. More...
Wharton's softball team snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Sealy 8-2 Tuesday night at Sydney- Johnston Field The Lady Tigers last win was over Stafford and came on March 11. The Lady Tigers then lost to Sweeny, Columbus and Needville. More...
Students at Faith Christian Academy stepped back to 1836 for a short time on Thursday afternoon. A couple of members of the Wharton County Timewalkers conveyed the students back into history with a presentation on the Texas Revolution. More...
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