PHOTOS: HHS softball vs. Salem
The Houston High School softball team played at Salem on Monday, April 7.
Local races to be decided in today’s election
Sam Kelley, Kevin Stilley and JD Hatcher are running for Houston mayor. For council seats, Adam Vandiver is running uncontested in Ward I, Brittany Weinpert, David Weybright and Ann Tottingham are ...
County unemployment rate steady in February
Texas County’s unemployment rate was steady in February compared to January, the Missouri Department of Economic Development reported.
Authorities searching for missing girl near Licking
The Texas County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing girl in northern Texas County. The girl is 10 years old with blonde hair. Deputies are looking in an area near Texas Tower Road and ...
Deputy’s report: Bucyrus man reports animal attack
On March 26, a 43-year-old Bucyrus man reported an animal attack. The man told an investigating deputy that on March 25, two dogs attacked a calf at his Highway ZZ property, and it later died. He said ...
Some highways continue to be closed in the region, MoDOT says
Highways continue to be closed in the area due to high water, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Listed on Monday morning are: Highway BB at Boiling Springs. Highway Y on the ...
Weather Service: Freeze warning set for county
A Freeze Warning is in effect until 9 this morning. Another Freeze Warning has been issued for the entire area beginning at 11 p.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service said ...
Houston Police: Man charged with failing to register as sex offender
On March 31, officers arrested Frank L. Gayer, 56, of Houston, following a short-term investigation. Gayer was later charged with failure to register as a sex offender pursuant to Section 589.400-.425 ...
Cabool Police: Officers work gas station accident
In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops and responses to local incidents.
West Plains flooding claims second life
Flooding in West Plains claimed a second life Friday night, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
MoDOT lists roads closed in Texas County following heavy rainfall
Texas County highways are closed Sunday morning following heavy rains, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Highway BB at Boiling Springs is closed southwest of Licking. Highway Y near the ...
Some highways now closed in Texas County, MoDOT says
Three highways are closed Satuday afternoon in Texas County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Highway F (Walnut Street) in Houston. Highway BB at Boiling Springs is closed southwest of ...