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May 24, 2008
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In Harm's Way
Wharton resident working as engineer in Afghanistan brings home flag flown above firebase; he will return to 'hot zone' on May 29
By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com
Dr. Keith Ermis has a new decoration in his office. It's an American flag flown at Firebase Salerno on the Pakistan/Afghanistan border. It was brought to him by one of his clients, Roy Barree. With America celebrating Memorial Day this weekend, there are still many U.S. military personnel and civ... More...
'Best of the best' honored at Wharton All-Sports banquet

Honoring the best of the best, the 2008 Rick Kucera Awards, recognizing the outstanding Wharton High School boys and girls athletes for the year, were presented to Chris Owens and co-recipients Brittany Gutierrez and Christie Viktorin. More...

Emergency responders stay busy with trio of simultaneous accidents
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com

Law enforcement officials and emergency responders are hoping for a quieter weekend following a hectic day this past Sunday. Three accidents - including one fatality - occurred within minutes of each other on the evening of May 18, sending state troopers, county deputies and area firefighters scr... More...

   News
•County sets aside funds for capital murder trial
The cost of trying the death penalty case of the State of Texas vs. James Freeman will be among the topics for discussion when the Wharton County Commissioners gather at a different day of the week than their regularly scheduled second meeting of the month. More...
•First graduates
•Trooper seizes $150,000 in bus stop
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 Breaking News
•Brahmarettes earn trip to state softball tourney
EB prevails over Poth 2-0 again
Courtney Repka strikes out 11 batters More...
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Obesity Prevention The Texas Department of State Health Services Obesity Prevention Project in Columbus is offering free presentations for adult groups that request it. The presentation is on how to get your children to eat healthy. Many children are becoming overweight and developing dis... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Crimes reported to local law enforcement agencies
Burglaries, thefts Burglary of a habitation - Reported in the 7700 block of Juanita Street, Hungerford, between 2:50 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. May 20. A window and door knob valued at $195 were reported damaged. Burglary of a building - Reported at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2820 N. Fulton St., Wha... More...
•In Custody
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   Business
•Balke retires from LCRA after 21 years
She's been a visible, active presence in Wharton County off and on for about 18 years, hosting booths at the youth fair, overseeing tree plantings with Scouting and other youth groups and coordinating youth leadership training programs on behalf of the Lower Colorado River Authority. More...
•Energy Star sales tax holiday cuts prices on energy efficient items
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   Agriculture
•The infinite pot size theory for cactus
Notes and Tips on Growing Cacti in Pots - First I should say that I am an advocate of the "Infinite Pot Size Theory." That being that a plant will do better if it doesn't know it is in a pot but thinks it has an infinite amount of room to send out roots to seek water and nutrients. More...
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   Obituaries
•Rosalind Allen
Funeral services for Rosalind Marcia Allen, 49, of Wharton, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, at New Mount Olive Baptist Church with Rev. J. Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Jake Ford Cemetery. Mrs. Allen died May 18, 2008 at Gulf Coast Medical Center from injuries sustained in an ... More...
•Louis Boatwright
•Willie Karasek
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   Life & Leisure
•Texas State Guard a forgotten piece of Texas history
It was 66 years ago that America was plunged into a life and death struggle for freedom in World War II. Manpower was stretched to the limit. Military personnel were headed to foreign theaters of war and America needed some kind of protection at home. More...
•Facility celebrates National Nursing Home week
•Janik, Laird reveal their wedding plans
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