Eastbound U.S. Route 60 in Texas County reduced for bridge maintenance
Eastbound U.S. Route 60 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
Fire damages house in Houston
At 9:11 p.m. Wednesday, personnel with the Houston Rural Fire Department responded to a house fire last night at 16510 Iowa Road in Houston.
State Sen. Brad Hudson gives legislative update
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind! From getting sworn in, to attending the inauguration of our new statewide elected officials, we are definitely off to a fast start to the session.
Weather Service: Here’s what temperatures are expected through next week
The National Weather Service says after another brief cold shot today, Thursday afternoon temperatures look to climb above freezing each day beginning this weekend heading into next week, it said.
State Sen. Brad Hudson
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind! From getting sworn in, to attending the inauguration of our new statewide elected officials, we are definitely off to a fast start to the session.
Man accused of killing brother to stand trial in August
A man accused of shooting and killing his brother at a business in 2023 will face a jury later this year. According to court records, James Michael Gordon, 64, of Licking, will appear for jury trial ...
House passes bill to ban transgender athletes from female school sports teams
The House on Tuesday of last week passed legislation to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports in public schools.
Rare gold medal from the 1904 St. Louis Olympics sells big at auction
A gold medal awarded at the first Olympics hosted on U.S. soil has sold at auction for over half a million dollars.
County students named to MSU-WP honor lists for fall semester
Students at Missouri State University at West Plains named several Texas County students to their honor lists. Here’s who received recognition.
City council discusses Emmett Kelly Festival
A potential Emmett Kelly statue in downtown Houston and the upcoming festival were among matters discussed by the Houston City Council on Tuesday.
Warmer temperatures arrive in area
The National Weather Service reports warmer temperatures will arrive today followed by a brief cool down on Thursday. A warming trend builds into the area on Friday through the weekend with highs in ...
Local U.S. Forest Service workers helping on California fires
Firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service — including from the Houston and Ava offices — are battling fires in California. “They just feel a sense of relief knowing that pretty much everything in the ...