Wharton County Junior College Closes and Evacuates Campuses

WHARTON, September 21, 2005 -- Pending the potential arrival of Hurricane Rita in the gulf coast area Wharton County Junior College officials announced the closure and evacuation of its campuses, extension centers, and off site locations effective as of 5 p.m. today. Classes will resume and all locations will reopen on Tuesday, September 27th, unless otherwise noted, possibly via the college’s website at www.wcjc.edu or as a recorded message available at 1.800.561.9252. Information will also be disseminated to area radio stations, television stations, and newspapers.

Contact: Zina L. Carter
(979) 532-6417