Law officer memorial build hits snag
By BENJAMIN C. SHARP news@leader-news.com
      The builders of a memorial designed to honor fallen Wharton County peace officers hit a snag last weekend when they accidentally punctured a sewer line on the property of the Wharton County Sheriff's Department. It was originally thought the line supplied the Wharton County Jail, providing sewer...
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Police Blotter
      City Arrests Alcohol, drugs Juan Manuel Manzano Jr., 21, of 906 Second in Louise was arrested at 11:19 p.m. Friday, Feb.
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Two facing felony trials
      Allegations of drug possession will have two Houston residents facing felony trials following February deliberations of the Wharton County Grand Jury. The indictment is a citizen jury ruling that a prosecutor has enough evidence to proceed with felony level charges. A superceding indictment is on...
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For Girls Only
      El Campo's Faith Lutheran Church sponsored a satellite link program "Girls & Grace" last weekend. The program focused on issues teenage girls face in today's society such as dating, peer pressure and drug use. Above, attendees watch a performance from the Christian band Point of Grace.
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County seeks EMS district input
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      After hearing from some of the community, Wharton County Commissioners will be looking for input from all on the proposed Wharton County Emergency Services District No. 2 Thursday. The commissioners court has scheduled a 7 p.m.
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