Wharton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 41,570. Its county seat is Wharton. The county was named for brothers William Harris Wharton and John Austin Wharton. From Wikipedia
The 24-year-old athlete succumbed to injuries sustained during the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls event, prompting tributes and renewed safety discussions in the rodeo community.
