Months after a devastating flood, Montauk State Park will reopen to day-use guests Feb. 24, and overnight guests will be welcomed back Feb. 25.

The month of February makes me think of hearts and romance, which the classic author Jane Austen was wonderful at writing about.

In the process of playing three nonconference games last week, the Houston High School boys basketball team won for the fifth time this season, routing Bourbon 83-40 Friday in Tiger Fieldhouse.

The Texas County Health Department conducted these inspections in December: ...

Jerry L. Hogan, 65, of 10795 Austin Lane at Plato, was arrested Jan. 29 for having an active Texas County warrant for a charge of domestic assault – third degree.

The following are dissolutions of marriage that were filed in December 2024 — January 2025. Dec. 5, 2024 — Hunter Isaac Martin of Cabool and Arianne Dawn Jackson of Hollister. Dec. 6, 2024 — Bradford ...

Area high school juniors and seniors participating in welding training programs are invited to register for Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) annual welding competition.

The Houston High School boys varsity and JV basketball teams hosted Bourbon last Friday night (Jan. 31) in Tiger Fieldhouse.

On Feb. 2, officers were called to a residence on Main Street for suspected drug activity. With the assistance of K-9 Omen, officers discovered suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia at the residence.

The National Weather Service says well above normal temperatures will occur across the area today as highs warm into the lower to the middle 70s this afternoon. There is a chance for a record high.

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

Members of the Houston City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, (this evening) at Houston City Hall.