Electronic voting accuracy questioned
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      The accuracy of the touch screen voting machines used by Wharton County in the Nov. 6 Texas Amendment election was both brought into question and defended during Tuesday's meeting of commissioners court. The item was placed on the agenda by Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Reynolds, who represents ...
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TxDOT plans January TTC meetings
      Existing highways will be considered first as state transportation officials continue work to identify an alignment for the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor, an effort that will include unprecedented public involvement opportunities during the next several months, according to the Texas Department of Tra...
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Public, businesses asked to help Hunts for Heroes
      Hunts for Heroes is a non-profit directly linked to the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department. The organization can always use donations of guide services and hunting locations, and hopes soon to purchase a van. In the eight events this year prior to the most recent hunt, 72 servicemen have been tak...
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Farmer's Market evolves into social scene
Shoppers, vendors enjoy 'visiting'
By BARRY HALVORSON news@leader-news.com
      While the definition of market is a place for buying and selling, there's a lot more going on every Saturday for the next several weeks at the Wharton County Farmer's Market.
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WEDCO efforts helping area economy to flourish
By BENJAMIN SHARP news@leader-news.com
      In the past year, the Wharton Economic Development Corp. has chipped in $500,000 to help fund a host of projects for area businesses and organizations. WEDCO officials believe that's money well spent. They say the projects are helping to enhance the community, develop new business and improve the...
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