PHOTOS: HHS boys basketball at Willow Springs
The Houston High School boys varsity and JV basketball teams played last Friday (Jan. 17) at Willow Springs. To view a photo gallery from the contests (with the option to purchase photos), click here.
HHS girls basketball holds off comeback to pick up fifth win
Leading by 14 at halftime, the Lady Tigers defeated Dora by three in the opening round of the Thayer Winter Classic on Monday for their fifth win of the season.
Missouri lawmakers push for oversight panel to monitor conditions in state prisons
The push for state prison oversight boards is a national effort, said Maria Goellner, senior director of State Policy for FAMM. “There is a gap that desperately needs to be filled” in Missouri, ...
Weather Service: Texas County under ‘Cold Weather Advisory’
The National Weather Service said a Cold Weather Advisory continues this morning with dangerously cold wind chills. High temperatures will only reach the teens to around 20. Use caution if spending ...
$29 million federal grant to support critical minerals development in 14-county region
South-central Missouri’s historic role as an important player in mining and mineral processing could get a boost from a recent $29 million federal grant to support new approaches to minerals ...
Houston Police: Officers investigate forgery
On Jan. 15, officers responded to the 1200 block of S. Sam Houston Boulevard for a forgery. The investigation is ongoing. On Jan. 16, officers cited Sonya R. Byrd, 42, of Houston, for allowing an ...
First responders called to reported Licking structure fire
First responders were called at about 11:30 a.m. to a reported structure fire north of Licking. The call was on Kimble Road south of Iron Mine Road. Occupants of the house, including children and pets ...
It’s National Book Month
January is National Book Month, so why not find a couple of great books and celebrate the month lost in something fabulous?
Boys basketball tournament runs this week in Houston
The fourth annual Houston Community Foundation Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament takes place this week in Tiger Fieldhouse on the Houston School District campus. The host Houston High School squad is ...
Government offices closed; no mail service today
Governmental offices are closed today (Monday, Jan. 20), for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no postal service. Many school districts — including Houston — also are closed for the ...
Roby Fire Department places truck at Success station
The Roby Fire Department is marking a landmark for its Success station. For the first time in the last five to seven years, a fire truck has been overhauled to house at Success, which will reduce ...
State Rep. Bennie Cook elected House Republican Conference Chair
State Rep. Bennie Cook has been elected as the Republican Conference Chair for the Missouri House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 legislative session.