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May 3, 2008
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Courthouse receives state recognition for historic significance
Public invited to May 17 ceremony for official unveiling and dedication of historical marker
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
The Wharton County Courthouse has received the highest honor the state awards to historic structures, and a ceremony this month will allow area residents to join in the celebration. At 10 a.m. More...
Early voting ends Tuesday in elections
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

The final two days of early voting remain in this year's municipal, school and county special elections. It will also be the two longest days for early voting with the polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. More...

Play Ball!
Umpires endure verbal abuse, disrespect, low pay and strict certification as they call games for the Wharton Little League
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

While they are frequently questioned about their eyesight, or lack thereof, accused of playing favorites and in general despised on general principle, the bottom line is that without umpires, there would be no Little League games being played. More...

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•KCS makes donation
Trains haven't returned to El Campo yet, but the railroad is already making its presence felt by donating $50,000 for local hospital equipment. The Kansas City Southern Railways donation - a pledge of $10,000 per year for the next five - will be used to purchase a Picture Archiving and Computer... More...
•Jury canceled
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•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Youth baseball A Wharton age 6 and under select baseball team is now being organized. Interested persons can contact Robert Acosta at 533- 9221 or Bobby Munoz at 453-0073 for information. You are asked to contact Acosta or Munoz before the end of the current Little League season. More...
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   Police
•In Custody
Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail
Alcohol, drug charges Vanessa Temple, 49, 2314 Vera Lane, Wharton, was booked into Wharton County Jail at 7:03 p.m. April 29 for possession of marijuana. She was released at 1:45 p.m. April 30 on $1,000 bond. Ranisha Temple, 21, 2318 Vela Lane, Wharton, was booked at 7:03 p.m. April 29 for poss... More...
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   Business
•'Key-person' life insurance and retirement plans can boost success of business owners
If you're a small-business owner, you put your heart, soul - and most of your time - into your business. Unfortunately, sheer hard work doesn't always translate into financial security - so you'll need to take some additional steps. More...
•Ranganathan newest doctor to join GCMC
•THC will host grant workshops in Austin
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   Agriculture
•Local youth vying for Little Mister and Little Miss Crowns on Sunday
Wearing their best jeans, crisp white shirts and red bandanas, 48 youngsters will take the stage in the Wharton County Youth Fair's Little Mr. & Miss Pageant at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Crescent Hall. Rehearsal for the youngsters will be held at 10 a.m. the day before. More...
•Planting ideas to attract songbirds
•Soil provides a place to plant roots
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   Obituaries
•Esperanza Pena
Funeral services for Esperanza Pena, 97, of Wharton, were held Thursday, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. A rosary was recited Wednesday at Wharton Funeral Home. More...
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   Sports
•Wharton doubles teams head to Austin for 3A state tennis tourney
Eller likes players chances to succeed
Two Wharton doubles teams are heading to Austin Sunday to compete in Monday's Class 3A University Interscholastic League's State Tennis Tournament at the Penick-Allison Tennis Center. Christie Viktorin and Ashley Aaronson will play as girls doubles. Ric Doetsch and Rachel Gubbels will plays as m... More...
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•WCJC foursome earn South Zone baseball honors
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   Life & Leisure
•WHS speech team has strong year, send two to UIL state meet
Wharton High School's Speech Team has had a good run this year. Under the leadership of instructor Blake Hamman, the students have competed in a number of tournaments this year. More...
•Boling seniors hold first senior serve to raise graduation funds
•Swing Riders at book review club May 12
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