Disappearance of Jones remains local mystery
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP bensharp@journal-spectator.com
      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...
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Up in the attic
      Wharton firfi.ghter Marshall Johnson exits a home in the 3000 block of FM 1301 with a piece of charred lumber. The fire department was dispatched to the home Thursday afternoon after the residents smelled smoke. Firefighters discovered an electrical issue in the attic and removed smoldering lumber...
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Helicopters, fire trucks part of emergency expo
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      When disaster strikes, having a plan and being prepared in advance can make all the difference in surviving and starting the recovery process sooner. That's the idea behind the Emergency Preparedness Expo 2008 being held from 2-7 p.m. at the Wharton Civic Center on Tuesday, June 24.
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Master plan will help develop county park
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      The first steps toward developing a public park on the land donated to Wharton County by Navasota Energy Partners is on the agenda during Monday's regular meeting of the county commissioners court.
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Jury canceled
      Anyone receiving a jury summons for Monday, June 23 in 329th District Court can disregard the notice.
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Wharton ISD to use web-based curriculum
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
      Rather than reinvent the curriculum wheel, Wharton ISD administrators are recommending the district go with an existing Web-based program for the next three years.
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