Trout season to open Saturday, March 1, at Montauk State Park
After massive floodings caused significant damage in November, Montauk State Park will reopen March 1 for the annual trout season. Massive infrastructure damage occurred when heavy rainfall sparked ...
FFA Week events rescheduled at Houston High School
Inclement weather canceled FFA Week activities at Houston High School. The new dates are Monday, Feb. 24 – Saturday, March 1. Greenhand degree ceremony – jacket presentation, 6 p.m.
Public invited to Ash Wednesday services at Catholic churches
On Ash Wednesday, March 5, all are invited to join at any of the Catholic churches in the area. Mass times are – 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. at St. Mark’s in Houston, 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s in Cabool and 6 p.m ...
Rural Missouri coroners face steep budget shortfalls, low pay
A Houston native is among coroners in Missouri educating the public about the role they play in death investigations.
One injured in U.S. 60 accident
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 60 injured one person early Friday in Wright County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Tpr. Jason Sentman said a westbound 2023 Hyundai Kona driven by a 31-year-old ...
New DOD policy and a VA note
On Feb. 7, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a directive pausing the enlistment of individuals with a history of gender dysphoria in the U.S. military.
A look at the warming temperatures expected in Texas County
The National Weather Service said temperatures will be on the increase this weekend and especially next week with highs reaching 60 by Monday. Significant snow melt will occur this weekend into next ...
Texas County residents receive diplomas at MSU
Three Texas County residents were among those receiving diplomas Dec. 13 at Missouri State University commencement exercises at Great Southern Bank Arena. April McKinney of Houston graduated with a ...
Man wins $50,000 in lottery game at Licking
A winner picked up $50,000 after buying a ticket at a Licking business as part of a Missouri Lottery game. The player, who was not identified, chose to add the Megaplier option to his ticket on Jan.
WEATHER SERVICE: A look at the forecast for today and this evening
The National Weather Service says cold weather continues with limited snowmelt expected through Thursday. It be another very cold night with lows a few degrees below or a few degrees above zero, it ...
Danes jokingly petition to buy California as Trump seeks Greenland
A lighthearted Danish petition is pledging to “bring hygge to Hollywood” by buying the state of California in response to President Donald Trump’s talk about taking control of Greenland, a vast ...
Council hears police updates, discusses recycling program
Members of the Houston City Council heard an update from the police chief and discussed the city’s recycling program it hopes to improve during a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19.