During my years as a substitute rural carrier, occasionally I was asked what zip code to put on letters. Like area codes for telephone numbers, zip codes help to describe an exact location. I know the ...

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Wharton County had a strong showing at the boys powerlifting state championship late last month with three athletes bringing back medals to the area. The El Campo Ricebirds placed seventh in 4A at the ...

Longtime readers of the former Wharton Journal-Spectator may fondly remember the inspirational and meditative columns of Elizabeth Dettling Moreno. If so, they are in luck as Moreno has compiled those ...

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Now that the El Campo ISD $81 million facilities bond has officially passed, the board will turn its attention toward the bond’s implementation, as well as swearing in three new trustees when the ...

The El Campo Ricebirds battled former district foe, the Brookshire Royal Falcons and picked a goal late in the second half, to steal the 3-2 win at Mercer Stadium on Friday night. Unlike the last few ...

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Wilfred James Rejsek, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher and coach, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Wilfred was born on September 12, 1942, at ...

Round one saw one Wharton County softball team take a lead in their best-of-three series, while the other will need to come from behind if they want to advance to their respective regional finals.

The Wharton County Junior College Drama Department will present a humorous take on a classic horror story with a free showing of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” this coming week. Though most people are ...