HHS softball team goes 2-1 at SCA Tournament
After being defeated in the first round, the Houston High School softball team won twice in the second annual South Central Association Conference Tournament last Saturday at Mountain Grove.
Deputy’s report: Break-in reported at vacant home
On March 6, a deputy was dispatched regarding a report of a domestic incident at a Dogwood Road residence at Mountain Grove. The officer made contact with a 35-year-old woman there who said a ...
HHS school records set at season-opening track meet
Two school records were set as the Houston High School boys and girls track and field teams kicked off the 2025 season last Friday at the annual Osage Open in Osage Beach.
Highway 17 in Texas County to be reduced for pavement improvements
Highway 17 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement improvements.
Houston Police: Licking man cited for stealing
On March 24, officers arrested Clarence L. Hall, 33, of Houston, on an active Texas County warrant per charge driving while revoked/suspended. Hall was transported to the Texas County Jail, where he ...
Cabool Police: Officers issue 24 summons
In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops and responses to local incidents.
Hail falls Sunday afternoon
A round of hail fell Sunday afternoon on Houston and parts of Texas County, according to National Weather Service radar. In Houston, parts of the town reported many nickel- to quarter-size hail stones ...
Weather Service: Heavy rain, flooding potential for this week
The National Weather Service said there is increasing concern for heavy rainfall and flooding potential late this week and into the weekend. ➔ Unsettled weather continues from mid-week into the ...
Successful search for lost in northwest Texas County
A search for lost hikers in northwest Texas County ended successfully Saturday night, the Roby Fire Department reported.
PHOTOS: SCA softball tournament
The Houston High School softball team competed in the South Central Association (SCA) conference softball tournament on ...
Houston students among those winning in Intercounty essay contest
Houston students were among the finalists for Intercounty Electric Cooperative’s annual Missouri Youth Tour program. The top three essay writers were selected for a personal interview. Here are the ...
WEATHER SERVICE: Latest prediction on storm weather for the area
The National Weather Service has updated its latest forecast for today’s stormy weather. ➔ Strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. Large to significant hail, damaging wind ...