New Merchant on Monterey Square

Matrtess Discounters of Texas is now open on the Square next door to Razzmatazz Hair Salon.There prices can't be beat. Come and ckeck out this great addition to Montrery Square, in downtown Wharton.

ISO Rating

From checking hydrants to improving emergency communications, City of Wharton officials are doing what it takes to lower the area's fire insurance premuims. The area's Insurance Service office ratings has improved significantly, this year dropping from a class 6 to a class4. The rating is a number based on the community's ability to provide adequate fire protection.The ISO's Protection Dept. based in Austin,said the City should be proud of its accomplishment .The public will see benefits in what they're paying. Good Job!

Town Meeting / Brown Bag Lunch

U.S. Representative Congressman Blake Fernthold will host a Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 26th, at 12:00, at the Wharton Civic Center,1924 N. Fulton Street in Wharton.Please come and join us.

Gathering Place for Children

A new business to give children more activites ,from batting cages to bounce houses to a Disney- themed toddler play land , Moonwalks -n - more plans to offer something for all ages  at its Wharton facility, which will break ground next month. Providing a local place for all area kids to get  together is the point , behind the project.

Annual Chocolate Walk

Monterey Square Merchants will host their Annual Chocolate Walk from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23rd. Follow the yellow ribbons to play Chocolate Bingo, register to win a 100.00 shopping spree and Art Show. The Easter Bunny is also coming.

Starting and Running Your Business Seminar

On Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.at the Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St Bay City Tx.A  seminar on Starting and Running Your Business.The fee is $30.00 and that includes coffee and lunch.Register now and save.Contact: bethhouston@scorehouston.org or call 713-487-6565

Free USDA Rual Development Housing Seminar

USDA Rual Development will be hosting free Housing Seminar Wednsday, March 13,2013 at the Wharton Civic Center Meeting Room B, 1924 N.Fulton St. Wharton, Texas at 10:00a.m. Representatives of USDA Rual Development will review eligibilty requirements and process for applying for a housing assistance loan with interestrd  applicants. The public is invited, a
nd all interested individuals are encouraged to attend to find out how they can become home owners with the assistance of USDA Rual Development.

REAP SEMINAR

USDA Rual Development will hold a commuity - wide discussion for those interested in the Rual Energy for America Program, which provides finanical assistance to rual businesses and agricultural producers interested in pursuing renewable energy or energy efficiency projects. The meeting will take place March 13,2013, at 10:00 a.m. in Meeting Room A at the Wharton Civic Center, 1924 N.Fulton St.
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