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Delayed DPS Voter Records Reach Wharton County
Wharton County election staff are processing 542 delayed DPS voter records, including about 132 involving new voters, ahead of the Oct. 5 registration deadline.
Diesel Shortage Disaster Declaration Includes Wharton County
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a statewide disaster Monday over a diesel fuel shortage, placing Wharton County under the order and temporarily easing certain fuel and trucking regulations.
East Bernard Arson Case Ends With 10 Years Deferred Adjudication
A Wharton County woman pleaded guilty to intentionally setting a house fire and received 10 years of deferred adjudication, 400 hours of community service and an order to pay $174,700 in restitution.
Inmate Alleges Assault at Wharton Jail; FBI, Rangers Sent Complaint
An inmate alleges a Wharton County Jail maintenance employee cursed at him, struck him and pushed him into jail bars after he asked the worker to stop yelling. State regulators later forwarded the complaint to the FBI and Texas Rangers for possible criminal review.
Remembering Deacon David Valdez: A Legacy of Faith and Service
Deacon David Gerard Valdez, 64, of Boling, died September 16. He is remembered for 20 years of Catholic ministry, community involvement and dedication to his family.
Wharton County Burn Ban Remains in Effect as Fire Risk Continues
Wharton County’s burn ban remains in effect as dry conditions continue to raise fire concerns. Residents are reminded to follow outdoor burning restrictions.
Rising Water Costs Push El Campo Rice Farmer to Expand
Rising water costs are changing how an El Campo rice farmer operates, prompting an expansion into Louisiana, where water is significantly cheaper.
Abbott Orders Data Center Water Reporting Crackdown as AWS Develops Boling Site
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered tougher enforcement of Texas water-use reporting requirements for data centers and other major users as Amazon Web Services continues developing its large data center project near Boling.
Wharton Post Opens Advertising Opportunities to Local Businesses
Wharton Post is now accepting advertisers and sponsors, with opportunities available on story pages, the homepage and through monthly sponsorship packages.
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Inmate Alleges Assault at Wharton Jail; FBI, Rangers Sent Complaint
An inmate alleges a Wharton County Jail maintenance employee cursed at him, struck him and pushed him into jail bars after he asked the worker to stop yelling. State regulators later forwarded the complaint to the FBI and Texas Rangers for possible criminal review.
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Records Reveal El Campo Flock Data Shared With 136 Agencies
Records obtained by Wharton Post show El Campo’s Flock camera network was listed as shared with 136 organizations, including law enforcement agencies outside Texas.
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Nearly Two Years Later, Suspect Still Wanted in Wharton Man’s Murder
Nearly two years after Bradric Kuykendall of Wharton was fatally shot at a southwest Houston gas station, the man charged in his death remains wanted as the case receives renewed attention.
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Brazoria County Man Faces Three First-Degree Felony Child Pornography Charges
A 31-year-old Angleton man has been arrested on three first-degree felony charges following a Brazoria County investigation into allegations of child sexual exploitation.