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July 23, 2008
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Wharton man sought for questioning in shooting
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com
Seeking information in connection with an early Saturday morning shooting incident, the Wharton Police Department is asking people to make a call rather than try to apprehend the suspect in the case. Wharton Detective Sgt. Don Falks said the department is seeking to question Roderick Temple, 31, ... More...
Dolly not expected to say 'Hello' to county
By SHANNON CRABTREE news@journal-spectator.com

The tropical system scheduled to make landfall close to the Texas-Mexico border today shouldn't mean anything more than welcome rain and a bit of wind in Wharton County. But it does serve as a reminder that local residents need to be prepared for weather's worst as hurricane season approaches its... More...

WISD tweaks plans to have campus cops
By BARRY HALVORSON bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com

How much of a law enforcement presence and who will be supplying it continues to be a topic of debate for the Wharton ISD Board of Trustees. During their July 15 meeting, the board approved a proposal for the creation of a School Resource Officer in cooperation with the Wharton Police Department. More...

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•Storm preparation must include pets
When planning ahead to escape hurricanes and other storm incidents, pet owners need to think about their animal friends along with other family members. "We see quite a problem in people not preparing with their pets in mind," Veterinarian Carlos Bonnot at the Wharton Veterinary Clinic said. More...
•Storm rains could bring mosquitos back
•Traffic fatality count in double digits after Spring woman dies
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   Dateline
•Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community
Summer at the library Popular children's book character Clifford, The Big Red Dog will be appearinng at the Wharton Library to entertain children at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 24 as part of this summer's Texas Reading Club Jubilee program. Reading logs for the Reading Clulb are due July 26... More...
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   Police
•In Custody
Public records of persons booked into the Wharton County Jail
Alcohol, drug charges James Mark Raymond, 40, 808 Atlantic, Boling, was booked into Wharton County Jail at 12:27 a.m. Monday for possession of marijuana. He was still in custody as of 11:30 a.m. Monday. Ramon Bailey, 30, 3307 FM 1301, Wharton, was booked at 2:18 p.m. Sunday for possession of a ... More...
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   Opinion
•Inspirational role models of faithfulness
A heritage and a hope
It took place on a dock in Charlestown, Mass., outside of Boston, on Saturday, July 12. The actual date will be October 10 of this year, but nonetheless the early celebration of my parents' 60th anniversary brought together family members from Texas, New York and Massachusetts. More...
•A trick-roping spectacle to remember
•Bailout of government-backed lenders
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   Obituaries
•John Brown
John Christopher Brown, age 37 of Houston and formerly of Wharton, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Houston following a brief battle with pneumonia. He was born on Feb. 13, 1971 in Wharton the son of the late Ernest Doyle Brown, Sr. and Ethel Evelyn Brown. More...
•Charlie Kielman
•Kathleen L. Wetz
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   Sports
•Senior all-stars aim for TES championship
SEGUIN - El Campo's Senior League All-Stars needed a win over Channelview Tuesday night to win the Texas East State Tournament. More...
•Lockley, Cranek playing on Elite softball team
•New hunting, fishing licenses go on sale Aug. 15
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   Ask Billie
•Ask Billie
Retirement is life changing for many people. Some folks find it a time to rest and others get so busy they wonder how they had time to work. Last Sunday morning a group was visiting with Ann Soderstrom, who retired after a teaching career of 39 years. She is probably feeling withdrawal as friends... More...
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   Life & Leisure
•Classic fantasy coming to life on Wharton stage
The Plaza Theatre on the Square presents Joseph Robinette's adaptation of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The performance is scheduled for the weekends of Aug. 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17. The play is based on a fantasy novel for children, written in 1950 and set in approximately 1940. More...
•Recipe sharing part of the social structure of good pot lucks
•Wind, Starks plan August ceremony
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   Entertainment
•Kauffman brings music, minstry to Holy Family
Singer-songwriter David Kauffman brings his style of inspirational music and ministry to the Holy Family Catholic Church on Aug. 8. Kauffman, who calls San Antonio home, is the founder of "Good For The Soul Music" and has given over 1,000 concerts, youth rallies and parish retreats. More...
•Music Calendar
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