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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Accident claims Plato man
A 25-year-old Plato man was killed Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash on Highway AW just north of Evening Shade, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
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.
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.
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 ...
Texas County man sentenced to 20 years in prison
A Texas County man will spend 20 years in prison under a sentence given Tuesday in U.S. District Court.