WISD Reviewing How Student Left Campus Unnoticed

Wharton ISD is conducting a safety review after a student left a district campus without authorization and crossed a busy roadway. A witness identified the campus as Sivells Elementary School.

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Wharton Council to Consider Grants, Property and EMS Repair

Wharton City Council will meet Aug. 10 to consider grant funding, property requests, EMS building repairs and other city matters.

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FCC Sets Auction Date for Potential Wharton FM Station

Wharton could eventually receive a new full-power FM station as the FCC prepares to auction a 103.3 FM construction permit with a $30,000 minimum opening bid.

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Texas A&M x Buc-ee’s Merchandise Available at Wharton Location

The Wharton Buc-ee’s is among 19 Texas locations carrying the new Texas A&M x Buc-ee’s merchandise collection that launched Tuesday.

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Who Owns the Data? Records Answer Questions About Wharton’s Flock Cameras

Following questions from residents, Wharton Post obtained public records detailing the City of Wharton’s agreement with Flock Safety. The records explain data ownership, retention policies, hardware ownership, and other key provisions of the City’s automated license plate reader system.

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Wharton Police Chief Explains How Flock Cameras Are Used in Wharton

Wharton Police Chief T.D. Lynch has released a public statement explaining how the city’s Flock Safety camera system is used, addressing questions about privacy, surveillance and the role the technology plays in criminal investigations.

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487-Acre Wharton Crossing Proposed Along FM 1301

Wharton Crossing is a proposed 487-acre mixed-use development along FM 1301 near U.S. 59. Preliminary plans include commercial, residential, industrial and hospitality uses.

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City of Wharton Opens Search for Municipal Court Prosecutor

The City of Wharton is accepting qualifications from attorneys and law firms interested in prosecuting cases filed in Wharton Municipal Court. The deadline to submit is 5 p.m. Friday, July 24.

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Court Orders Deferred Probation For Timothy Mills In Child Sexual Assault Case

Timothy Isaac Mills has been placed on five years of deferred probation in a Wharton County child sexual assault case. Court records require him to register as a sex offender, avoid contact with the victim, complete community service, and comply with other court-ordered conditions.

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Wharton Council Approves State-Funded Operation Lone Star Resolution, ICAC Partnership

The Wharton City Council approved a state-funded Operation Lone Star grant resolution for the Wharton Police Department. Police Chief Terry David Lynch emphasized the funding comes through the Texas Governor’s Office and is not a federal or ICE grant. The council also approved the department’s participation in the Texas Southern Internet Crimes Against Children Task…

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