This week's featured Shop Wharton business
Zarsky provides construction supplies for all needs
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      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...
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This week's featured Shop Wharton business
Affordable Pest Management goes 'above and beyond'
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
      From bees to termites to ants to snakes, there's little that Affordable Pest Management owner Mike Moreno and his staff can't handle. Since founding the Wharton business in December of 2003, Moreno has just about seen it all as he's answered the call of help from area residents.
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Ganado man indicted for child pornography
'Questionable' photos and videos allegedly found on computer rented by 29-year-old CR 239 resident
By BRENDA SOMMER news@journal-spectator.com
      A Ganado man was indicted on numerous child pornography charges after an electronics store allegedly found suspicious files on a computer he'd rented. On April 1, a Wharton County Grand Jury indicted Scotty Russell McLain, 29, of 279 CR 239 in Ganado on 13 counts of possession of child pornograph...
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Suit requests vote on EC annexation
By SHANNON CRABTREE news@journal-spectator.com
      The city of El Campo's upcoming Council election will proceed as planned unless the 13th District Court of Appeals issues a stay, City Attorney Ronny Collins said Tuesday.
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