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Hosted by the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce, Houston’s fifth annual Independence Day Parade took place Saturday evening on Grand Avenue downtown. To view a photo gallery from the event (with the option to purchase photos), click here.

A 15-year-old girl from Houston sustained injuries Saturday in a crash about four miles north of Cabool, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Cpl. Justin Piccinino said a southbound 2019 Toyota Rav 4 driven by Kerry J. Hartman, 64, of Houston, travelled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

A Houston street was closed early Sunday after heavy rains swept through the area. Sommerfield Drive was closed just after 3 a.m. after it collapsed near U.S. 63. Signage is up on the south end of the street after pavement was washed away and the road collapsed.

Mountain Grove, MO. – Three individuals have been arrested out of the area of Mountain Grove on Wednesday, June 29th. The investigation started with a tip of information stating that an illegal narcotics operation was being performed at a residence near N Highway. Upon response and investigation, officers spotted an ATV with two individuals riding it who attempted to escape. One of the riders fled to a nearby house, where she and other occupants refused to submit to a search.

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This story has Unlimited Access. Please support our commitment to public service journalism. Subscribe now. Area communities are planning Fourth of July celebrations. Here is a roundup:. Willow Springs: A parade is set for 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, in Willow Springs. The lineup begins at 9 a.m. at Booster...

CABOOL, MO. – Five years prior to his retirement as the Cabool High School agriculture teacher in 2015, where he taught meat science and led a meat-judging team, Scott Long and his wife Sheila had the idea that a meat processing facility in their small hometown would provide a much-needed service.

Houston, MO— Texas County Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive on Friday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) will collect blood donations in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room on the TCMH campus. TCMH receives 100 percent of its...

More than 100 medical members of the Army, Air Force and reserves are in southern Missouri for a week to provide free medical services to anyone who wants them. The project is a collaboration among the Department of Defense, the Delta Regional Authority and local health care agencies. “These are...

Members of the Houston board of education handled personnel matters during a meeting Tuesday night. •Accepted the resignation of Carla Walker, elementary teacher and high school cheer coach, at the end of the 2021-’22 school year. She will be charged $1,000 for breaking her contract after June 1. •Accepted...

“A Night at the Movies Concert” will be presented at the Melba Performing Arts Center in Houston at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 8-9. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10 for adults. Children under 12 are free. The evening will feature musical selections from...

A Licking man faces a felony charge after allegedly stealing a bottle of whiskey from the Casey’s General Store in Licking on June 14. James L. Briggs, 39, of 202 Old Ridge Road, Apt. 7, in Licking, is charged with first-degree burglary (a class B felony) and misdemeanor stealing.

The Kansas City Current announced two roster moves a couple of hours before their match against the Houston Dash.

Members of the Texas County Commission met June 22 and 23 to transaction business. •Met with Kim Demotte, Curt Faigle and Jeff Malam met to discuss the upcoming Road Rally on July 30. Liability paperwork will be emailed to the commission. •Approved a liquor license for CASA for an event...

After a traffic stop initiated by a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper Tuesday (June 28) near Cabool, a Mansfield man faces several charges, including one felony. Martin A. Gonzalez, 27, of Mansfield, is charged with first-degree property damage (a class E felony), as well as misdemeanors of speeding, resisting arrest and no insurance.

The Lone Star Farmers Market is open this morning (Friday, July 1) at the Lone Star Plaza in downtown Houston. Items are sold under the pavilion at the Lone Star Plaza at First and Pine streets. Hours are 8 a.m. until one on Fridays. Growers also have access to the...

This story has Unlimited Access. Please support our commitment to public service journalism. Subscribe now. The deadline is approaching to register to vote in Texas County Clerk Peggy Seyler’s office for the August Primary. The deadline to complete paperwork is 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. The last day to...

Houston, MO— Texas County Memorial Hospital has received a letter of resignation from Dr. Doug Crase, family medicine and obstetrics physician, at TCMH. Dr. Crase, an employee of TCMH since 2018, is leaving TCMH to be closer to family. Dr. Crase will work at TCMH until August 11. Chris...

A Houston man was arrested Tuesday night by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on drug charges. The patrol said Billy J. Goodwin, 45, was arrested on a felony warrant charging him with possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to the Texas County Jail.