Photo courtesy Gary Eldridge World War II pilot Si Grider awaits his turn to fly in the B-24 Liberator dubbed "Witchcraft," one of only a few of the massed produced bombers still flying from that era. He took the nostalgic flight last Wednesday at the Victoria Regional Airport. The plane is part of ... More...
Additional potential jurors brought from civil trial being held simultaneously to round out jury pool
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
A little extra insurance there would be a jury this time was introduced to the jury pool Monday for the felony murder trial of Guillermo Paniagua Paniagua. While a total of 325 jury notices were sent out, only 120 people arrived at the Wharton County Civic Center for the selection process Monday. More...
Defense alleges during Tuesday's opening statements that deceased Needville ISD Chief Ernest Mendoza 'was speeding and crossed the center line' to cause the crash that took his own life; testimony continues today and could last over one week
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
Opening statements by both the prosecution and defense were short and to the point as testimony in the felony murder trial of Guillermo Paniagua Paniagua started in district court Tuesday morning. More...
Select Imports, Tec-Tronic offer electronics, security systems and fine furniture
When it comes to the different products they sell, Randy and Melanie Chumchal simply let the companies they represent speak for themselves. But when it comes to a wide variety of services provided, that's when things get truly easy. More...
Spay/Neuter assistance The Matagorda County SPCA has a program to help people who can't afford the cost of spay/neuter surgery for their dogs/ cats. The program includes Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda and the southern part of Colorado County. Call the SPCA at 979-323- 8787 for information ab... More...
Burglaries, thefts Burglary of a vehicle - Reported in the 200 block of Magnolia Street, East Bernard, between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. April 3. Burglary of a building - Reported in the 9000 block of FM 1161 West, Hungerford, on April 2. A chainsaw valued at $250 was reported stolen. More...
Happy Birthday last week to Wharton County. April 3 marked the 162nd birthday of Wharton County. It was formed on that day in 1846. Wharton County has been the home of many "colorful" characters in its 162 years and I have wanted to do a series on these wonderful people ever since I started writi... More...
STAFFORD - Wharton remained in the District 24-3A baseball race after beating Stafford 10-7 Saturday afternoon at Spartan Field. The game was originally scheduled for Friday but postponed because of rain. The Tigers evened their district record to 4-4 and hosted 7-1 Sweeny Tuesday night. More...
Last Sunday we were privileged to accept an invitation from former President and Mrs. George Bush to attend a concert by the Yale Whiffenpoofs and the Texas A&M Singing Cadets. The concert was in the Presidential Library Center. More...
Silas "Si" Grider, 88, formerly of Wharton and now of Paris, thought he had taken his last flight in a B-24 Liberator in August of 1945. But last Wednesday the former World War II pilot and pilot instructor was reunited with one of the only flying B- 24 Liberators left in the world. More...
Horton Foote, considered one of the nation's great playwrights and a Wharton native whose subject is often his hometown, provides the script for the Footeliters' next production, The Traveling Lady, which opens Friday at the Plaza Theatre on the Square. More...
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