Hosted by local veterans organizations including American Legion Post 41 in Houston and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 473 in Licking, the fourth annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day took place last ...

On May 4, a deputy was dispatched to a Nodaway Lane residence at Plato regarding a report of a man attempting to use his truck to hit another man who was on a lawnmower.

The Houston Library is the main branch of the Texas County Library and is located at 117 W. Walnut St. Business hours are 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Library staff ...

On May 14, an officer arrested Debra Ellison, age 61, of Houston, on two Texas County warrants per charges of second-degree burglary and stealing. Ellison was incarcerated in the Texas County Jail ...

Houston High School’s H-Club hosted its annual ESPYS awards gathering on Sunday in Hiett Gymnasium. Numerous awards were presented to athletes in various boys and girls categories. FOUR-YEAR LETTER ...

Memorial Day ceremonies will be held at each of the five Missouri Veterans Cemeteries, including one at nearby Fort Leonard Wood, on Monday, May 26. The event is 1 p.m. at Fort Leonard Wood. The ...

In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops and responses to local incidents.

The Texas County Baptist Association has announced its summer camp schedule for its facility at Simmons. Day camp is June 16-18 for girls and boys who have completed kindergarten through second grade.

HHS sports were highlighted Sunday during a program on campus.

The National Weather Service says there are multiple rounds of storms possible from noon Monday to 2 a.m., with the potential for severe thunderstorms throughout the time period. All hazards are ...

Isaiah Buse has served as the owner/editor of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration ...

An early offensive outburst that helped the Houston High School baseball team score 6 runs in the first three innings was enough to beat Willow Springs on Saturday in the first round of the Class 3 ...