One of many outstanding Wharton High School Students

Congratulation to Wharton High School senior Bartee Grissom. Bartee has honored his school, community and parents. He was awarded an Athleadership Grant.Receiving this prestigious award is an honor, one that is only given to a selected number of student athletes throughout the country in all sports from football to track. Thank you Bartee you have made all of us proud.

2013 Wharton County Job Fair

The annual Wharton County Job Fair will be held this Tuesday, Feb.12th from 9:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center. Job seeker are strongly encouraged to be perpared for an interview with prospective employers. Please come with copies of your resume in hand and dressed to impress.

A new twist this year features Frannet, a franchising firm, represented by Dianne Trondsen. She will meet with attendees potentially interested in opening a franchise business ( which is listed with her firm ) to learn the details and specifics of how to get it done. Individuals interested in knowing more prior to the event can visit her website at www.frannet.com to see which companies are in her repertoire. FranNet is Nort America's leader in matching individuals with franchise opportunites. Based in Louisville, Ky.

Seminar Set for Business Owners

The State will host this month's events in Houston and Victoria. During the month of January, the comptroller's Office will conduct 18 free taxpayers seminars across the State. Houston: Tuesday January 8th,  6 to 8:00 p.m.at the Southwest Field Office, 7011 Harwin Drive. Suite 186, 713-738-1665

Happy New Year

The WEDC.Staff would like to wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year

Wharton's Annual Holiday Parade

Wharton holds its annual Holiday Parade, hosted by the Wharton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, On Tuesday November 20th,The square will "officially" be lit at 7p.m. signally the start of the 32rd annual Holiday Parade. The event actually kicks off at 5:45p.m., with performances in front of the Plaza Theatre by the Wharton Junior High School Choir, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Dancers and The Straigthway Group. The parade itself will start after the lighting of the square. It should be quite an event, with 50 entries signed up as of  Friday morning.

This year's theme is "A Nutcracker Christmas."

Shop Local

The windows of Wharton's downtown merchants will be shining this holiday season for Friday Night Lights.

No, this isn't about football. The name of the game is shopping.

Friday Night Lights on Monterey Square in downtown Wharton kicks off  Nov. 23rd  and will run every Friday with stores staying open late.

Shopper can check out the bargains from 5 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 21st.

There will be live music every Friday (excluding Nov. 23rd) and special activities on Nov. 30th.

Wharton Feast Of Sharing

The 26th Annual Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Thrusday November 22nd.in Wharton.All are invited to dine at the feast whether you come alone or bring the family.All meals are free to enjoy. In reality, the name doesn't matter. It's all about people making the effort to help others and spending time together on the day the nation has designated to give thanks.