Houston Police: Licking man cited for stealing
On March 24, officers arrested Clarence L. Hall, 33, of Houston, on an active Texas County warrant per charge driving while revoked/suspended. Hall was transported to the Texas County Jail, where he ...
Cabool Police: Officers issue 24 summons
In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops and responses to local incidents.
Weather Service: Heavy rain, flooding potential for this week
The National Weather Service said there is increasing concern for heavy rainfall and flooding potential late this week and into the weekend. ➔ Unsettled weather continues from mid-week into the ...
Hail falls Sunday afternoon
A round of hail fell Sunday afternoon on Houston and parts of Texas County, according to National Weather Service radar. In Houston, parts of the town reported many nickel- to quarter-size hail stones ...
PHOTOS: SCA softball tournament
The Houston High School softball team competed in the South Central Association (SCA) conference softball tournament on ...
Successful search for lost in northwest Texas County
A search for lost hikers in northwest Texas County ended successfully Saturday night, the Roby Fire Department reported.
WEATHER SERVICE: Latest prediction on storm weather for the area
The National Weather Service has updated its latest forecast for today’s stormy weather. ➔ Strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. Large to significant hail, damaging wind ...
Houston students among those winning in Intercounty essay contest
Houston students were among the finalists for Intercounty Electric Cooperative’s annual Missouri Youth Tour program. The top three essay writers were selected for a personal interview. Here are the ...
Inmate dies at state prison at Licking
Khyree Davis, 33, was pronounced deceased at a medical unit at the prison in Licking. He was serving a 25-year sentence for one count each of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use ...
Fire department responds to Wednesday afternoon call
The Houston Rural Fire Department was called into action Wednesday afternoon for a report of a fire on Crane Drive. The report came at about 3:30 p.m. after leaves were spotted on fire west of Houston ...
Registration open for pear ‘buyback’ program; Rolla, West Plains pickup
Registration for the Callery Pear Buyback event is open from March 17 through April 17. To register, participants choose a native tree and submit a photo of the cut-down Callery pear tree. One free, ...
New chancellor at MSU-W.P. is native of area
Named the next chancellor of Missouri State University’s West Plains campus, Zora Mulligan will be returning to her hometown. The MSU executive vice president grew up in Howell County and views this ...