State Rep. Bennie Cook to host second annual Texas County Day at the Capitol
State Rep. Bennie Cook is excited to extend a warm invitation to constituents from Texas County, welcoming them to the Missouri State Capitol for an exclusive day dedicated to their honor.
Summersville awarded $448,093 for improvements, state says
The City of Summersville was awarded $448,093 for street and drainage improvements through the Community Development Block Grant program, the Missouri Department of Economic Development said Thursday.
Local donations among those aiding Ozarks Food Harvest
More than 60 local grocers — including Town and Country Supermarket in Cabool and Licking— partnered with Ozarks Food Harvest for the 26th annual Check Out Hunger campaign, raising more than $50,000 ...
Valentine’s Day program planned for Feb. 15 at Melba
A Valentine’s Day program is planned for Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Melba Performing Arts Center in downtown Houston. The STARS Foundation plans music, dance, vocals and improvisational entertainment.
County native named conservation agent in region
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has named Kaitlyn Davis as conservation agent for Oregon County, within the Ozark Region. The position was previously held by Cpl. Jason Langston, who ...
Arthur signs with Ottawa University football
Houston High School senior Jordan Arthur has signed a letter of intent to play collegiate football with Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas.
Don’t miss heart attack symptoms
One in five deaths in the United States is linked to cardiovascular diseases, which include heart attacks, heart disease, strokes or other related conditions.
Hospital offers free colon cancer screening
The American Cancer Society designates March as colorectal cancer awareness month. In observance of this month, Texas County Memorial Hospital offers free colorectal cancer screening kits.
Weather Service: Rain chances continue into the weekend
The National Weather Service says the off and on rain chances will continue into the weekend.
County commission approves liquor licenses, handles area matters
Members of the Texas County Commission handled several matters during meetings Jan. 29 and 30. Signed and approved road maintenance contracts for Date, Boone, Ozark and Piney Townships. Signed and ...
First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert
A sleek white aircraft became the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrier on Tuesday, Jan. 28, tearing through the air tens of thousands of feet above the Mojave Desert and a ...
Library unveils donor tree design for new Houston branch
The Texas County Library Foundation announced a donor tree has been added to interior design plans for the new Houston branch of the county library system.