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May 14, 2008
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Early voting totals prove significant in close race with challenger Montalvo
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...
Special prosecutor from Harris County will assist District Attorney's Office in upcoming trial against James Freeman

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...

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...

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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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