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May 10, 2008
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Nohavitza wins Grand Champion with 'Red'
Boling's Vogler takes Reserve Grand Champion
By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com
With a slap on his rump, steer judge Edward Schneider named "Red" shown by Natalie Nohavitza of El Campo's 4-H Saddle Club the Grand Champion Steer at this year's Wharton County Youth Fair Tuesday night. Tapped for the Reserve Grand Champion spot is the steer shown by Ryan Vogler of Boling FFA. More...
Voters cast ballots for mayor today
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

It is Election Day with voting in the municipal, school board and other elections around Wharton starting at 7 a.m. and running through 7 p.m. In the city of Wharton, voters can cast their ballots at the Wharton Civic Center, with a race for Mayor at stake between councilmen David Samuelson and D... More...

Angleton man arrested for youth fair burglary
Three Wharton County men also arrested for drugs, but investigators say fair had few incidents overall
By BRENDA SOMMER news@journal-spectator.com

A 20-year-old Angleton man is in jail after being nabbed in the Wharton County Youth Fair parking lot by the man whose property he allegedly was trying to steal. According to Wharton County Sheriff's Lt. Danny Marek, a Boling man had parked two pickup trucks and a combination livestock/living tra... More...

   News
•Attached at the wrist
A cowboy tries desperately to free his hand from the rope wrapped around this not-too-happy bull during the Wharton County Youth Fair's Bull Blowout. Held Thursday night in the Johnson Arena, the event showcased top level bullriding from 35 veteran cowboys. More...
•Wittig named Ag Man of the Year
•WCJC will offer nuclear power technology degree
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
WHS Class Reunion Members of the Wharton High Graduation Class of 1988 are being asked to help plan the upcoming 20th Class Reunion planned for later this year. Those interested in participating are asked to contact Rachel Cruz at rzurc@sbcglobal.net or Donald Allen at 453-0353 or bgcwhar... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Burglaries, thefts Burglary of a habitation - Reported at the Crescent Fairgrounds, FM 960 and FM 961, Crescent, between 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. May 6. A digital camera and keys valued at $390 were reported stolen. Burglary of a motor vehicle - Reported at the Crescent Fairgrounds, FM 960 and ... More...
•In Custody
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   Business
•GCMC gets 'lean' to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction
It may be something as simple as moving the forks and spoons to the end of the cafeteria line. Or it could be as extensive as the complete revamping of the admissions process. When it comes to improvement, Gulf Coast Medical Center considers no issue too small - or too big - to tackle. More...
•Withdrawal strategy key to successful retirement
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   Agriculture
•State honors Agriculture Families
Michulka Homestead Farm and Ranch, Middle Bernard Acres owned and operated by same families for more than a century
AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and the Texas Department of Agriculture recognized 102 farms and ranches at the 33rd annual Family Land Heritage ceremony on Friday, April 4 in Austin. Wharton County agriculture properties recognized during the event included the Michulka Homestead ... More...
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   Obituaries
•D'Arcy Poulson
Funeral services are pending for D'Arcy Poulson, 61, of San Angelo and formerly of Wharton, at Wharton Funeral Home. Mrs. Poulson died March 8, 2008 at her residence following a brief illness. More...
•Martina Ramirez
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   Sports
•Girls doubles team brings home medals from state tourney
AUSTIN - The Wharton doubles team of Ashley Aaronson and Christie Viktorin brought home bronze medals from the Class 3A University Interscholastic League State Tournament, completed Tuesday at the Penick-Allison Tennis Complex. More...
•UIL releases draft for football conferences
•Fun Run winners
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   Life & Leisure
•Seniors flock to WCYF to be honored on their special day
Senior Citizens' Day at the Wharton County Youth Fair is always a huge event and Thursday's event brought in more than 850 seniors to the fair. "We're here because of the many contributions you seniors have made in our community," said Wharton County Youth Fair President Darrel Kutach. "We thank ... More...
•New physicians start practices here, house blessing for Burditts
•Lots to see at Smith -Dworsky garden and more
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   Entertainment
•Coastalaires performing in concert on May 16 at Brazoria Civic Center
The Bay City Coastalaires will perform their Barber Shop style music in concert at 7 p.m. May 16 at the Brazoria Civic Center. The Coastalaires is a chorus of approximately 30 men who sing four-part style acapella harmony music. More...
•Kirschke honored for music contributions in church
•Music Calendar
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