Two players on the 2024 Houston High School football team have received Academic All-State recognition: Sophomores Aaron McCarthy and Dillon Shelton. Nominations must meet the following criteria: ...

A location for a new building trades project and the employee health insurance plan for the 2025-’26 school year were approved during a meeting on Tuesday, May 13.

Missouri lawmakers this week, in a move that surprised some, approved a controversial bill that would make gold and silver legal tender in the state. The legislation, which passed both chambers of the ...

Cole III, 32, of Route 17 in Summersville, is charged with child molestation – fourth degree – child less than 17 years of age and offender greater than four years o ...

Eric S. Caswell, 37, of Grand Avenue in Houston, is charged with kidnapping – second degree (a class D felony), unlawful use of a weapon (a class E felony) and domestic assault – fourth degree (a ...

Commissioner Scott Long participated in the interview process for University Extension’s youth program associate position. Discussed a title for a 2018 Dodge Durango and vehicle damage to a school ...

Houston High School graduated seniors could receive $676,620 in scholarships and other aid, school officials announced. Many of the financial awards were disclosed during Decision Day on May 2 and ...

Applications are open for seniors in Texas County to apply for a property tax freeze. The senior tax credit freeze is for those 62 and older. Applications are available at texascountymissouri.gov or ...

The National Weather Service said there is a severe thunderstorm potential Thursday and Friday. There is a marginal (1 of 5) risk on Thursday and an enhanced (3 of 5) risk on Friday. Additional rain ...

A Missouri Department of Revenue license office is closing May 19 until further notice. The agency said the Willow Springs location at 705 E. Main is closing. The fee agent’s contract expired, and the ...

Drivers on Route 17 between Houston and Evening Shade will want to know of delays as construction crews work on pavement improvements. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), ...

“All the nominees are outstanding nurses,” Owens explained. The DAISY Award, which represents the pinnacle of recognition for RNs and LPNs at TCMH, is a prestigious honor in the nursing community, ...