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Wharton Police Department Receives National FBI-LEEDA Leadership Award
The Wharton Police Department has been recognized with the FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award, honoring the department’s commitment to leadership development and professional excellence.
Wharton Departments Seek Nearly $7 Million in FY2028 Improvements
Wharton city department leaders presented their FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan requests, outlining proposed purchases, facility upgrades, and infrastructure projects expected to be considered during the upcoming budget process.
Fire Damages Peace Tabernacle of Wharton, No Injuries Reported
A Saturday afternoon fire caused significant damage to Peace Tabernacle of Wharton, affecting roughly one-quarter of the church building. Firefighters contained the blaze in about 30 minutes, and no injuries were reported.
43 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized During Traffic Stop in Wharton
A traffic stop on U.S. 59/I-69 in Wharton resulted in the seizure of approximately 43 kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of a 28-year-old Mississippi man, according to the Wharton Police Department. The suspect was booked into the Wharton County Jail on felony drug and criminal instrument charges and is awaiting arraignment. Authorities say the…
CenterPoint Energy Schedules Community Meeting in Wharton
CenterPoint Energy will hold a public meeting at the Wharton County Library on July 7, giving residents an opportunity to hear about hurricane season preparations, electric reliability improvements and storm response plans.
Henderson, Stavena Become First Wharton ISD Students to Reach FCCLA Nationals
A $6,000 grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation is helping two Wharton High School students make history as they prepare to become the first students from Wharton ISD to compete at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. next month.
Wharton Boys & Girls Club Members Attend FIFA 2026 Training Session in Houston
Members of the Wharton Boys & Girls Club joined more than 250 youth from across the Houston area at the FIFA 2026 Houston Training Center, where they watched the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Team train and met players.
Wharton, Hungerford Fire Departments Receive State Grants
The Wharton and Hungerford volunteer fire departments each received $25,000 in state grant funding for fire and rescue equipment through the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.
Power Line Worker Killed in Wharton County Workplace Accident
A 23-year-old Houston-area power line worker was killed May 27 while repairing a damaged power pole near Wharton after becoming pinned between heavy equipment and a pickup truck, authorities said.
Wharton City Pool Opens for Summer Season
Wharton City Pool officially opened for the summer season on Tuesday, June 2, and will remain open through Aug. 2, providing residents with a place to cool off during the hot summer months.
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