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Wharton Council to Consider Lower Tax Rate, Police Vehicles, EMS Agreements
Wharton City Council will consider the city’s 2026-27 budget, a lower proposed property tax rate, two new police patrol vehicles and EMS agreements during its Sept. 28 meeting.
Free Car Seat Inspections Coming to Wharton on Sept. 24
Wharton Police, TxDOT and WCJC are teaming up to offer free car seat inspections on September 24. Families can drive up without an appointment.
WCJC to Host Free Concert Celebrating 80 Years
Wharton County Junior College will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a free concert Sept. 29 at the Horton Foote Theatre in Wharton. The evening will feature college and community choir performances.
WCJC Names New Medical Director for EMS Program
Wharton County Junior College has named Dr. Marcus Sims II as the new medical director of its Emergency Medical Services program as enrollment in the program continues to grow.
Wharton Council to Review Budget, Zencity Agreement
Wharton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026–27 budget and consider agreements involving Zencity, airport maintenance and nuisance-abatement services.
H-E-B Helping Heroes Supports Wharton County First Responders
H-E-B employees in Wharton and El Campo recognized local police, firefighters and EMS personnel on Sept. 11, providing food, supplies and other donations through the company’s Helping Heroes effort.
Wharton Police Arrest Man Following Stalking Investigation
Wharton businessman William King Satterwhite was arrested on a stalking charge following an investigation that WPD says remains active.
Wharton Troop 117 Launches Flag Subscription Program
Wharton Scouting America Troop 117 has launched the Wharton Pride Program, a new flag subscription effort recognizing patriotic holidays around the community.
OakBend Braces for CHIRP Cuts While Planning More Wharton Services
OakBend Medical Center says expected Medicaid funding changes could reduce CHIRP-related revenue by 20% to 30% over the next several years, but the hospital system still plans to expand services in Wharton.
Wharton High School’s First Cosmetology Graduates Earn Texas Licenses
Three Wharton High School graduates have become the first students from the school’s graduating cosmetology class to earn Texas Cosmetology Operator licenses, with all three passing their state board exams on their first attempt.
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