Wharton celebrated the opening of the FM 1301 extension with local officials and residents attending the event last week. This project, decades in the making, finally began construction in ’22. Mayor Tim Barker highlighted the road’s benefits for improved infrastructure and transportation. Former City Manager Andreas Garza, who contributed significantly to the project, expressed his satisfaction. The 1.5-mile road, costing $14.5 million, connects U.S. 59 Business to the future I-69. The extension represents new growth opportunities for Wharton