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updated: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:11 pm

Wharton News

Local news for Wharton, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday Jul 7 | Victoria Advocate

Gulf Coast bridges the digital divide

New computer software is bringing an area hospital into the digital age, helping improve many areas of the hospital's operations, from doing laundry to giving medications.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Ranging Reporter update: What do you think is the responsiblity of...

June 27, 2008 - 10:31 a.m. After a sluggish morning at McDonald's on Houston Highway in Victoria, I'm in Wharton at Milam Street Coffee Company.

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Related Topix: Victoria, TX, Victoria Metro

Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Daily Tribune

Arrest made in '07 club shooting case

After having been on the run for almost a year, Federal marshals arrested Ralph Quinton Caldwell, Jr., 27, the only suspect in the March 20, 2007, shooting at Club Astronaut, and brought him into custody at the ...

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Related Topix: Matagorda County, TX, Violent Crime, Harris County, TX, Bay City, TX

Mon Jun 23, 2008

KHOU-TV Houston

Watch out for repeat storms this afternoon

Wednesday has the potential to get wet and wild again. "I expect it to be a repeat of Tuesday, with possible thunderstorm in the late afternoon and early evening," 11 News meteorologist David Paul said.

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Related Topix: Wharton County, TX, Weather, Galveston County, TX, Houston Metro, Galveston, TX

Thu Jun 19, 2008

KHOU-TV Houston

Watch out for repeat storms this afternoon

Wednesday has the potential to get wet and wild again. "I expect it to be a repeat of Tuesday, with possible thunderstorm in the late afternoon and early evening," 11 News meteorologist David Paul said.

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Related Topix: Wharton County, TX, Weather, Galveston County, TX

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Victoria Advocate

5 ejected from vehicle; 2 dead, 3 hurt

June 17, 2008 - 8:00 p.m. WHARTON Two men were killed and three were injured when a 1993 Chevrolet suburban rolled over Tuesday morning near Wharton.

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Related Topix: Galveston County, TX

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Ranging Reporter update: Rain falls on Wharton

Much needed rain began to fall in downtown Wharton at 10:53 a.m. A slow, light rain continued to fall for at least 20 minutes.

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Related Topix: Weather, Drink, Coffee

Sun May 18, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Eight-liners seized in Wharton County

Authorities walked into 12 game rooms across the county at 1 p.m. Wednesday and started seizing eight-liner machines.

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Related Topix: East Bernard, TX, Wharton County, TX, El Campo, TX

Fri May 16, 2008

KTEN-TV Denison

Sherman Police Department's Daily Bulletins for 5/13 thru

Local Crime Blotters Sherman Police Department's Daily Bulletins for 5/13 thru 5/14/2008 Updated: 080002447 Dupuis, Charles Caleb VICTIM of Bruglary Of Vehicle , at 6XX W Birge St, Sherman, TX, between 21:00, ... via KTEN-TV Denison

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Related Topix: Sherman Metro, Sherman, TX

Wed May 14, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Advocate honor roll

Meredith Kresta, Edna Finished sixth with a 74-83157 in the girls Class 2A state tournament. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Boling, TX, Hallettsville, TX, Woodsboro, TX, Lott, TX

Mon Apr 28, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Hollywood? Who needs it?

“I think we really have an opportunity to do something big with this company”

It may not be your typical movie location, but one El Campo native is using his skills as a filmmaker to put his hometown on the map. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: El Campo, TX, Wharton County, TX

Sat Apr 26, 2008

Victoria Advocate

East Bernard residents to vote on EMS district, sales tax

“The state Legislature changed it in their legislation last year that any re-authorizations will just go into permanent effect.”

EAST BERNARD The city of East Bernard will hold two special elections on May 10 - to establish an EMS district and to re-adopt a one-fourth cent sales tax. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: East Bernard, TX

Thu Apr 24, 2008

Philadelphia Weekly

Eye Candy

What: Dysfunctional dying dad and adult kids. Why: Dad's mean, son's floundering, daughter's drifting - no wonder they all resent each other so intensely. via Philadelphia Weekly

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Tue Apr 22, 2008

Texas PrepXtra

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“We'd like to get someone in here before the end of school”

Gary Van Sant's tenure as Wharton's athletic director and head football coach has come to an end. via Texas PrepXtra

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Related Topix: Louise, TX, Hallettsville, TX, Edna, TX, El Campo, TX, Smiley, TX

Sun Apr 20, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Two-vehicle accident leaves one dead in Wharton County

WHARTON A 31-year-old Wharton man died in a two-vehicle collision Saturday morning. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Wharton County, TX, Pierce, TX, Lane City, TX

Fri Apr 18, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Advocate Honor Roll

Kris Looper, Wharton Went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and two runs in a win over Columbia. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Refugio, TX, San Antonio Metro, Karnes City, TX, Poth, TX, Anthony, TX

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Man gets 90-year term in police chief death

“It seems a little inconsistent to me, but that is something we have to deal with when we deal with jurors”

A Wharton County jury sentenced 31-year-old Guillermo Paniagua Paniagua to 90 years in prison on Monday for the 2007 traffic death of Needville school district police chief Ernest V. Mendoza. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Needville, TX, Wharton County, TX

Mon Apr 14, 2008

CNN Money

What Warren thinks...

“Are these guys behaving like they're supposed to?”

If Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, scheduled for May 3 this year, is known as the Woodstock of Capitalism, then perhaps this is the equivalent of Bob Dylan playing a private show in his own house: Some 15 ... via CNN Money

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Related Topix: Construction, Investment Services, Warren Buffett, Investment Banking, Bear Stearns

Sun Apr 06, 2008

Houston Chronicle

New jury sought in Needville ISD murder trial

“I believe there is a possibility to select a fair jury in Wharton”

About 325 Wharton County residents have been called to jury duty today in a second attempt to find the dozen people who will decide the fate of a man charged with murder in the 2007 death of the Needville ... via Houston Chronicle

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Related Topix: Wharton County, TX, Needville, TX, Pierce, TX

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Victoria Advocate

Two killed, one seriously injured

Two Houston residents were killed and a third was seriously injured Monday evening after the driver lost control of her car Monday on U.S. 59 about four miles north of Hungerford, according to investigators. via Victoria Advocate

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Related Topix: Hungerford, TX

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