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May 17, 2008
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Over 175 eight-liner machines seized in county-wide sting
Inter-agency effort seeks to halt 'casino-level' gaming, DA says
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
"It was happening on a greater scale than even I thought," was the assessment of Wharton County District Attorney Josh McCown of Wednesday's round-up of eight-liner machines across the county. "The number of people involved and the amount of money being spent. We had casino-level gaming going on... More...
Houston man gets 75 years for drug possession charges
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

Two of the women who were part of the jury that found a Houston man guilty on three felony drug charges March 26 were pleased to hear District Court Judge Randy Clapp sentence him to 75 years in prison during Friday's punishment phase of the trial process. More...

Historical marker dedication and first farmer's market of season held today
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

The square surrounding the Wharton County Courthouse will be filled with a host of activities this morning including a historical marker dedication ceremony for the restored courthouse and the first farmer's market of the year. More...

   News
•Lobpries hits big for Texas A&M
This season, former Wharton Lady Tiger Jami Lobpries is completing what has been a solid career on the diamond at Texas A&M by competing for a national championship. More...
•Officers seize machines from five Wharton sites
•Pajama Drive enters final week
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Christian comedian Christian Comedian Delainard will be at Crossover Community Fellowship Church, 11406 FM 1301 today at 7 p.m. Coffee and cake will be served after his appearance. On Sunday, May 18 Cary Gilham will speak at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. A covered dish luncheon will fol... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Burglaries, thefts Theft - Three incidents reported at Wal-Mart, 1255 South U.S. 59, Wharton, between 2:40 p.m. and 2:43 p.m. May 13. Cleared by arrest. Burglary of a habitation - Reported in the 200 block of Correll Avenue, Wharton, at 1:43 p.m. May 10. Rifles were reported stolen. More...
•In Custody
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   Business
•ORCA seeks input from rural Texans
The Office of Rural Community Affairs recently launched an online initiative to gather input from rural Texans across the state regarding policy recommendations and ideas to improve quality of life in rural communities. The agency is asking rural Texans to contribute ideas and suggestions online a... More...
•Stewart Title Co.
•'Hot' stocks bring summer heat
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   Obituaries
•Eugene Aubrey
Funeral services for Eugene Aubrey, 68, of Wharton, will be held at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, at Mother Zion Baptist Church with Rev. C. McWashington officiating. Burial will follow at Bowden Cemetery in Hungerford. Mr. Aubrey died May 11, 2O08 at Gulf Coast Medical Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1... More...
•Eunice Huddleston
•Sally Phillips
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   Sports
•Pioneers take runner-up trophy in regional tourney
WCJC baseball coach Bob Nottebart pleased with team's showing
Wharton County Junior College's baseball team returned home from Mount Pleasant Wednesday afternoon after going 4-2 in the Region XIV Tournament at Bob Barker Stadium on the campus of Northeast Texas Community College. More...
•Brahmarettes face elimination in Region IV Class 2A softball playoffs
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   Life & Leisure
•Svatek named volunteer of the year at GCMC
Donna Svatek is the Volunteer of the Year at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Svatek was named to the honor at the 2008 annual Awards Banquet for the Hospital Volunteers of Wharton, Inc. hosted by GCMC. The theme of the banquet was "Volunteers: The Heart of the Community. More...
•Junior Jazz Co. completes season
•Nichols reopens business at new location, Lunas visit Egypt
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