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April 16, 2008
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Jury sentences Paniagua to 90 years for fatal accident
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
After learning her husband, Needville ISD Police Chief Ernest Mendoza, had been killed in a two-vehicle wreck, Susie Mendoza said she put her faith in the judicial system. That faith paid off Monday when a Wharton County jury sentenced the driver of the other vehicle, Guillermo Paniagua Paniagua,... More...
Tax relief recipients comply with abatement agreements
Only one business fails to comply with county rules
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

All but one of the businesses receiving tax abatement relief from Wharton County are in compliance with the terms of their agreement according to a report delivered during Monday's meeting of the county commissioners court. More...

Search for Jones will continue
Helicopter could check Colorado River today
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

With the Colorado River expected to fall near 10 feet today, law enforcement officials may once again take to the skies in search of clues into the mysterious disappearance of polka music icon Bobby Jones. Lt. Daniel Marek of the Wharton County Sheriff's Department said a Department of Public Saf... More...

   News
•This week's featured Shop Wharton business
Zarsky provides construction supplies for all needs
One of the most respected names in the construction supplies business, Zarsky Lumber is also there for the weekend handyman or the real do-ityourself home improvement fanatic. Zarsky Lumber is currently ranked in the top 150 of Pro Dealer Magazine's ranking of dealers whose primary business is w... More...
•This week's featured Shop Wharton business
•Ganado man indicted for child pornography
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
The Traveling Lady Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sinatra and Wanda White will present Horton Foote's The Traveling Lady Fridays through Sundays until April 20, at the Plaza Theatre on the Square in Wharton. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors 65 and older, students 24 and younge... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Burglaries, thefts Burglary of a habitation - Two incidents reported at Kingston Apartments, 1311 Kingston Drive, Wharton, at 11:20 p.m. April 12. Theft - Reported at Wharton Feed & Supply, 1105 N. Fulton St., Wharton, between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 12. A spare tire and rim valued at $200... More...
•Sales tax returns in Wharton 'soft' for past few months
•In Custody
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   Opinion
•An anniversary present to never forget
A radio station in Georgia has a show where they play back recorded telephone conversations. This day the caller was supposedly a family member. It went like this: "Hello, is this Dwayne?" "Yeah, who is this?" "My name is Andrew. You don't know me but I think we may be sort of related and that... More...
•Sounding Board
•Swiss have unique view on purpose of education
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   Obituaries
•Vernon Allen
Funeral services for Vernon E. Allen, 46, of Wharton, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Iago. Burial will follow in Mount Pilgrim Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 to 8 p.m. Friday at Matthews Funeral Home. More...
•Mary Irvin
•Jennie Johnson
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   Sports
•Tigers still in 24 -3A playoff race
Wharton baseball team clips Cardinals wings 8-4
Wharton's remained in the District 24-2A playoff race after beating Columbus 8-4 Friday night at Tiger Field. The Tigers improved to 5-5 and battled 9-1 Needville Tuesday night. The Jays beat Stafford 11-1. Sweeny entered last's night game against Columbus at 9-1 and the Cardinals were 6-4. Seal... More...
•Tiger JV wins over Columbus
•WCJC rodeo teams compete at Southern Region at Carthage
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   Life & Leisure
•4-H youngsters, adults glean experience at show
On April 6 Wharton County 4-H members participated in the annual showmanship contest/ clinic in preparation for the approaching 2008 Wharton County Youth Fair. Youth are able to show beef, sheep, goats, and swine. This year the Bucket Calf category was added for the youth who are 5 to 8 years old... More...
•Recipes to help families stretch their dollars and taste good, too
•Organizations expand services in Wharton
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   Entertainment
•Fayetteville to host Bluegrass Festival
Excitement is mounting as the tiny town of Fayetteville prepares to host its inaugural Bluegrass Music Festival and Grand Jam. The celebration is scheduled for April 18-20 and will kick off the opening season of the Fayette County community's new music venue, Texas Pickin' Park on city's courthou... More...
•EB Dance & Tumbing presents Country versus City Lights Saturday
•Gonzales Trade Days scheduled for April 26
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