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June 21, 2008
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Much needed rain brings unwelcome hail, winds
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
When it rained in Wharton this week, it poured. Within half an hour, over an inch or rain was recorded Thursday evening by Andy Kirkland, the county's emergency management coordinator. That was enough to temporarily flood several area streets. More...
Two injured as 'rare' event downs Powered Parachute
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

Two people were injured when a rare wind condition downed a Predator Powered Parachute at the Wharton Municipal Airport Tuesday morning. The crash happened at 10:05 a.m. according to a report filed by Department of Public Safety's Lt. Alan Spears. More...

Perfect for climbing

It might just be a stack of watermelons to anyone else, but for 11-month-old William Hanka, son of Velmira and Jim Hanka, it's a perfect spot for perfecting his climbing skills. The watermelons arrived from The Valley Thursday to the Hankas' vegetable stand on CR 156. See related story on Page A6. More...

   News
•Disappearance of Jones remains local mystery
One year ago Sunday, Bobby Jones disappeared. Since then, law enforcement officials have made repeated attempts to locate any trace of the whereabouts of the popular polka DJ and accordion player, from tracking phone and bank records to interviewing family and friends; to combing every square inc... More...
•Up in the attic
•Helicopters, fire trucks part of emergency expo
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Summer at the library The Wharton County Library will be hosting Lisa Janstram and a program of storytelling, puppets, music and more at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 as part of this summer's Texas Reading Club Jubilee program. Other public programs scheduled for the week include preschool ... More...
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   Police
•In Custody
Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail
Alcohol, drug charges Argolus Quentin Powell, 25, 515 Branch, Wharton, was booked into Wharton County Jail at 6:55 p.m. June 18 for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released at 6:45 p.m. June 19 on $500 bond. Quatisha Lajean Mangum, 24, 1317 Bailey, Wharton, was booked at 6:55 p.m. More...
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   Business
•Breaking ground
City officials, area doctors and Regency Nursing officials ceremonially break ground on the new Wharton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Located at the end of Sunny Lane, the facility will replace the current Rusk Street location and will offer 120 beds, with 30 for skilled nursing. It will employ... More...
•Building Permits
•Avoid 'hot' stocks this summer
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   Obituaries
•Fred Hobbins
Funeral services for Frederick "Fred" Harvey Hobbins Jr., 90, of Wharton, will be held at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, at Wharton Funeral Home with Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Wharton Cemetery. Mr. Hobbins died June 18, 2008 in a Wharton nursing home following an extended illness. ... More...
•Lester Jackson
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   Sports
•Ciruti inducted into GHBCA Hall of Honor
HOUSTON - Former Wharton baseball coach Floyd Ciruti felt humbled after his induction into the Greater Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Honor during a ceremony held Tuesday night at Reckling Park. "Its a tremendous honor," said Ciruti, who announced his retirement at the end of ... More...
•Barrel racing
•Austin competing for CNFR team roping crown tonight
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   Life & Leisure
•Hankas' farming business is a real American Gothic
Jim Hanka has always loved the earth and growing things. He got it honestly from his granddad George Hanka and dad James Hanka. Now that love has turned into a full-time job as he and his family make a living rasing vegetables year-round on their 15-acre farm on CR 156. More...
•Honeymoon derived from the month best for honey harvest
•Births
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