Wharton's first graduating class was 100 years ago
By JANET HOBIZAL
      Although the Wharton Schools started back with Amanda Watts in her little white house in 1888, school only went to the 8th grade. It was many years later that Wharton Area schools started having graduations. Wharton's first graduating class was 100 years ago in 1908. The seniors were: Lloyd Rust,...
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Dad's Day weekend tractor pull planned
      The Fourth Annual Ricebelt Antique Tractor Pull and Show returns Father's Day weekend, June 14-15, at the El Campo American Legion grounds just off Hwy. 71 at Armory Road. There will also be arts and crafts booths, family fun and a special ceremony honoring the nation's flag.
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A needed opportunity
      Sylvan Miori, seated, a self-proclaimed computer fledgling, gets some pointers from The Crisis Center staff members, from left, Rebecca Jimenes and Irma Gaitan. Miori, on behalf of Gulf Coast Medical Foundation, recently presented the Burleson Street non-profit organization with a $25,000 check th...
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