As residents of this area who have witnessed a fair amount of winters know, when snow accumulates (even lots of it), life in general is pretty manageable. But ice? That’s a different story.

The filing deadline was Dec. 31 for various offices to be filled in April. Incumbents Jeff Gettys and Jennifer Scheets filed for the Houston school board. No other candidates filed for the three-year ...

A deputy was dispatched Dec. 29 regarding a report of a window being shot out at a Morton Road trailer home in Houston. An 82-year-old woman who lives there told the officer she was sitting in her ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation announced the disease has spread to white-tailed deer within Texas County. Landowners, hunters and conservation partners are invited to learn more during the ...

Sometimes a basketball team can fall into such a deep hole early in a game that climbing out is all but impossible.

A Mountain Grove woman was arrested Monday on three charges in Texas County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Amber L. Hicks, 33, was wanted on a misdemeanor Wright County warrant charging her ...

The highest public protection classification in city history and the purchase of five transformers due to winter weather were among matters discussed Monday, Jan. 6 by the Houston City Council.

Homeowners eager to apply aggressive first aid to storm-damaged trees could be removing trees that might have survived. As long as there is no physical risk to you or your family, be patient. If you ...

Our crews have reached the maximum number of hours they’re legally able to work without rest. And although they want to keep working, we’re sending them home to warm up and rest. With that said, ...

The Houston City Council approved the 2025 operating budget Monday (Dec. 30). Here is a look at the city’s proposed operations for the year from the guiding document.

A survey conducted by the Houston R-1 School District received 943 responses from community members, district staff and students. Approximately 65% were in favor of a four-day school week.

Schools closed Tuesday: Houston, Licking, Plato (daycare closed), Success, Raymondville, Licking Head Start, Cabool Head Start. Texas County Technical College will start at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Cabool ...