35-year-old inmate dies at state prison in Licking
An inmate at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking died early Saturday (Dec. 28) morning, the Missouri Department of Corrections reported.
Deputy’s report: Sandwich leads to domestic incident
A deputy was dispatched Dec. 19 regarding a report of a domestic incident involving a 37-year-old man and 38-year-old woman at a Highway Z residence in Houston.
Houston Police: Officers make kidnapping, assault arrest
On Dec. 27, officers arrested Adrian M. Lindas, 22, of Houston, on an active Texas County warrant per charges of parental kidnapping and fourth-degree domestic assault. Lindas was transported to the ...
Cabool Police: Officers report two arrests
In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops, arrests and responses to local incidents.
Houston City Council to meet Monday evening at Houston City Hall
Members of the Houston City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Houston City Hall to adopt the 2025 budget. The special meeting also includes a measure to place a renewal of a ...
Texas County under fog advisory
The National Weather Service says areas of fog — some dense — will gradually burn off Sunday morning. Texas County is under a fog advisory. Motorists will need to be alert for changes in visibilities ...
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Just a few days left to receive state tax credits for donations to library effort
Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) An architect's rendering of the new library in Houston. Credit: ...
Cabool woman charged with kidnapping children
Authorities reported that a woman fled from a residence with two children on Friday in the Cabool area while a county deputy made an unrelated arrest. Caylee Briggs, 33, of the 14000 block of Airport ...
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Conservation department to conduct targeted deer kill north of Houston
Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) The Missouri Department of Conservation said it will conduct a ...
County commission acknowledges hire, makes appointment
Leann Green who informed the commission that Boone Township Clerk Brenda Bartleson is resigning. The board would like to appoint Maggie Short to the position. The commission approved the appointment.
HHS boys fall in first round of Cabool tourney
In the latest example of a recurring situation, the Houston High School boys basketball team got off to a strong start only to finish with a lopsided loss on Thursday.
Report: Man arrested after homeowner attempted to shoot suspect
Paul Johnson, 24, is charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree or attempted assault and second-degree harassment. The first two charges are felonies. Court records show an Independence, ...