County commission assesses county flood damage
Members of the Texas County Commission handled several matters during meetings Nov. 20 and 21. Spent time touring the county to assess disaster damage with representatives from the Federal Emergency ...
Utility rates take center stage in city budget discussion
A proposed 5% electric rate increase was a point of focus for council members and meeting attendees during a 2025 budget discussion Monday, Nov. 25.
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Structure that stored vehicles engulfed in flames southwest of Houston
Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Members of the Houston Rural Fire Department responded Tuesday ...
Governor asks that Texas County be included in federal disaster declaration
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday asked that 14 counties, including Texas, be included in a federal disaster declaration to include funds to repair roads and bridges damaged by flooding on Nov. 5.
Here’s how far the fall firearms deer season fell from last year
Texas County placed second place in the state firearms deer season that ended Tuesday, the Missouri Department of Conservation said. Hunters killed 2,935, well below the 2023 total and falling by ...
Cabool Christmas parade set for Dec. 6
The Cabool Christmas parade, sponsored by the Cabool Area Chamber of Commerce, is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
Director named for Missouri Department of Corrections
Foley was named the acting director last year after former DOC Director Anne Precythe announced her retirement. The Missouri Department of Corrections has a major presence in Texas County. The South ...
Christmas market slated for Dec. 14 in Houston
The Not Too Shabby Christmas market is taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Piney River Ford in Houston, with several planned activities.
Bellringers sought for Salvation Army kettle
The Texas County Food Pantry has put out a call for volunteers to be bellringers for its Salvation Army kettle at Houston Walmart Supercenter on South U.S. 63. Collections benefit needy individuals ...
Missing boy may be in Houston area
The St. James Police Department is seeking help in finding a 15-year-old boy who may be in the Houston area where a girlfriend resides. Jesse Gates had been placed in a foster home at about 6 p.m. and ...
Licking man charged after allegedly assaulting two women
A Licking man is charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly assaulting two women in an incident on Nov. 23.
Houston’s American Legion post recognized
American Legion Post 41 in Houston was recently presented a certificate of appreciation for being in the top 15 posts in the nation for handing out pins for Vietnam veterans.