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July 12, 2008
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Seniors, juniors can take TAKS test this summer
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
Believing that high school students should become high school graduates, the Wharton ISD has been offering seniors and juniors who have not passed the Texas Assessment of Skills and Knowledge test classes this summer to help them in their academic need area. More...
Old scam resurfaces here
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

The Wharton County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents that one old scam has resurfaced and that a new one is also being reported. Law enforcement officials are still looking into what is actually happening, Sheriff's Investigator Sgt. Matt Machart said. More...

Plants stolen twice from same business
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

A local landscaping firm was recently hit twice for plants in theft reports filed with the Wharton Police Department. Police Detective Ben Evans said the first of the reports filed by Kalina's Landscaping and Nursery, 720 E. Milam, was called in June 19. More...

   News
•Stockpile now for hurricanes later
The announcement of a tropical depression in the far Atlantic serves as a gentle reminder that residents should be prepared with supplies and plans should an emergency situation arise. More...
•Fair group looking to add members at July meeting
•New EC mural pays tribute to Sunnyside Inn's domino players
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Summer at the library Magician Ted Lashley will be appearing at the Wharton Library to entertain children at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 as part of this summer's Texas Reading Club Jubilee program. Other public programs scheduled for the week include preschool story time at 9:30 a.m. and... More...
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   Police
•Police Blotter
Assault charges Class A assault - Reported at Country Club Place Apartments, 510 Old Caney Road, Wharton, at 3 p.m. July 6. Cleared by arrest. Class A assault - Reported in the 300 block of Croom Drive, Wharton, at 4 a.m. July 5. A warrant was issued. More...
•In Custody
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   Business
•Texas tops list for business climates
Washington, D.C. - Texas is America's Top State for Business according to the results of a CNBC study that scored each state on 40 different measures of competitiveness. Gov. Perry joined CNBC's "Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo" in Washington, D.C. recently for the announcement. More...
•Beef prices up in light trading
•A step up
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   Obituaries
•Jack Miska
A memorial service for Jack Edward Miska, 47, of Edna, was held Thursday from Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. Gabriel Espinosa officiating. Cremation followed. Mr. Miska died July 7, 2008 in Edna after a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 24, 1961 in Wharton, a son of Raymond and Adeline Orsak Miska... More...
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   Sports
•Carter selected new WHS volleyball coach
Wharton Athletic Director Stacey Hunt named the new Lady Tiger volleyball coach earlier in the week. Cuero High graduate Courtney Carter takes over for Shauna Eller, who tendered her resignation last month. Carter received her bachelor's degree at Texas A&MCommerce and master's degree at Texas S... More...
•Black leaves Boling for Crane position
•ETS Babe Ruth tourney starts today at Tiger Field
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   Life & Leisure
•WISD makes changes to dress code at junior, senior high
On initially hearing about a more flexible dress code for their senior year, Wharton High students Amanda Billings, Ashley Aaronson and Gina Wuthrich were excited. But on further review and learning what they wouldn't be wearing, their fashion optimism was certainly diminished. More...
•Dress code changes for grades six through twelve
•Church leaders now considering more civil wedding ceremonies
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