By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
A Wharton area home was gutted by fire despite a major effort that included 12 vehicles responding to the scene Friday morning. Assistant Fire Chief Paul Shannon said around 15,000 gallons of water were poured into the home of John and Patsy Kincer at 418 CR 235 during the effort to quench the bl... More...
Wharton ISD Superintendent Don Hillis informed the Wharton Journal-Spectator Friday afternoon that Tiger Athletic Director and head football coach Gary Van Sant has tendered his resignation. More...
Council not satisfied with current garbage service
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
The city of Wharton is seeking proposals from waste collection companies in the hopes of obtaining better prices and services. But there's some question as to whether the services now being provided to the city could be fully duplicated by another company. More...
Texas Home Health offers services to over 400 patients
After an accident or a medical emergency most people are anxious to return to the comforts of home and it is the health care providers at Texas Home Health that help make that possible. More...
The Traveling Lady This is the final weekend for Horton Foote's The Traveling Lady presented by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sinatra and Wanda White at the Plaza Theatre on the Square in Wharton. Curtain time tonight is 7:30 p.m. with Sunday's matinee starting at 2:30 p.m. More...
Burglaries, thefts Unlawful use of a motor vehicle - Reported at FM 3012 and FM 2817, Boling, between 2 p.m. April 13 and 7 a.m. April 14. A Ford pickup valued at $20,000 was reportedly stolen and wrecked. Burglary of a building - Reported on CR 162, Boling, between 8 a.m. April 10 and 8 a.m.... More...
The investment world can be complex - and trying to navigate it by yourself is a daunting task. That's why you may want to work with a professional fi- nancial advisor - someone with the experience and resources to help you reach all your important financial objectives. More...
Wharton County Soil-Water Conservation District No. 342 is encouraging the public to think about personal responsibility in being a good steward of the natural resources, including water, during its annual Soil and Water Stewardship Week celebration. More...
Funeral services for Jeff Baines, 87, of Wharton, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Lane City. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Visitation was held Friday at Matthews Funeral Home. More...
Wharton High School senior, named to the All Wharton County Boys Basketball Team for 2008, singled out for versatility
Overlooked by recruiters during his high school career, Wharton Tiger point guard Jordan Kirschke is taking advantage of a second chance to "wow" college coaches as a member of the Brandon Bass Elite tournament basketball team. More...
First heifer has allergic reaction to wood shavings and breaks out in hives; back-up heifer takes champion honors
Emily Forgason figured she was having some tough luck when her show heifer, "Shaquita," had an allergic reaction to wood shavings and broke out in hives the week before the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo earlier this year. That seemingly freak occurrence actually turned out to be a blessing in di... More...
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