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May 14, 2008
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Voters pick Samuelson for Mayor
Early voting totals prove significant in close race with challenger Montalvo
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
A strong showing during early voting was enough to carry David Samuelson to victory over Domingo Montalvo Jr. for Wharton Mayor in Saturday's municipal election results. The unofficial vote total showed the two candidates in a dead heat in Saturday's voting, with Samuelson collecting 122 votes to... More...
DA to seek death penalty for game warden's alleged killer
Special prosecutor from Harris County will assist District Attorney's Office in upcoming trial against James Freeman
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

Wharton County District Attorney Josh McCown confirmed Monday he will be seeking the death penalty in the upcoming trial of James Freeman and that he has added some high profile assistance to sit second chair for the prosecution. More...

Farmers' Market returns to downtown on Saturday
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

Fresh produce is back on the menu again starting this Saturday with the return of the Wharton County Farmers' Market to Monterey Square in Wharton. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon with an initial eight to 12 vendors offering fresh produce or various crafted items, Market Manager Diane... More...

   News
•New mural a result of 'divine' inspiration
Divine inspiration was just one of the elements that went into the mural depicting the history of Wharton's early churches dedicated Saturday morning just off the downtown square. "Doc Barfield was the man behind the murals," Artist Dayton Wodrich said. "And God gave me the vision of how it shoul... More...
•Group buying key to raising $697,000 at Sale of Excellence
•No Nam's new location
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Agriculture scholarship The Wharton County Beef and Forages Committee is taking applications for the Wharton County Beef and Forages Committee Scholarship. One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded and paid over two semesters. To be eligible, a student must have completed at least 60 credit ... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Burglaries, thefts Theft - Reported in the 1900 block of Foote, Wharton, between 7 p.m. May 6 and 8:30 a.m. May 7. Fishing equipment valued at $400 was reported stolen. Burglary of a habitation - Reported at Frankie Hall at Wharton County Junior College between noon and 3 p.m. April 6. A laptop... More...
•Crime Stoppers' reward offered on burglary case
•In Custody
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   Opinion
•Presidential candidates must address plan for American interests in Russia
Part of Our World
This week, as the U.S. presidential campaign ground ever on, a new president took power in Russia. It is only by coincidence that our elections and those of our former Cold War rival move in quadrennial lock step. It has the potential, though, to be a constructive coincidence. More...
•Sounding Board
•Ostrich may be true 'king of the jungle'
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   Obituaries
•Joseph Adams
Funeral services for Joseph Adams Jr., 72, of Schulenburg and formerly of Wharton, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Schulenburg. Burial will follow in Weimar. Mr. Adams died May 8, 2008 at Rosenberg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Oct. 25, 1935 in Weim... More...
•Eugene Aubrey
•Ida Fisher
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   Sports
•Pioneers win 4 games in Region XIV tourney
MOUNT PLEASANT - Wharton County Junior College's baseball team made it's presence felt at this year's Region XIV Tournament at Bob Barker Stadium. The Pioneers entered Tuesday's late game against South Zone rival Alvin Community college with a 4-1 tournament record. More...
•Reyes single gives Brahmarettes 3-2 playoff win
•District 24-3A Baseball Teams
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   Ask Billie
•Ask Billie
Last week we talked about the upcoming election and it did happen, so congratulations to Dr. David Samuelson who will soon be known as Mayor Samuelson. We have endured months and months of national politics, and it certainly will not get any better between now and November. It has been refreshing ... More...
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   Life & Leisure
•Reese turns life experiences into book to help others
Faith and healing go hand in hand for an El Campo woman once afflicted with so many ailments she didn't know where to turn to next. The doctors said she was healthy, but she knew she wasn't. More...
•These recipes sure to please every sweet tooth out there
•Allen earns her master's degree
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   Entertainment
•Music Calendar
The Superior Band plays Saturday night at Greek Bros. Saloon in El Campo. Cross Canadian Ragweed plays May 23. Kevin Fowler plays Friday night at Muldoon's Saloon in El Campo. Kevin Fowler plays Saturday night for the Tough Country Outdoor Conference in Lane City. More...
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