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MoDOT: Expect travel issues from winter storm to strike area
A winter storm is expected to bring snow to much of Missouri beginning Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, affecting Wednesday morning’s commute, the Missouri Department of Transportation reported.

Summersville library branch holds tea
The library at Summersville was transformed into a royal tea room Saturday for a special event for princesses.

Nine vehicles involved in crash that sent two to local hospital
Several agencies were called Thursday afternoon to the Houston Walmart Supercenter parking lot on South Sam Houston Blvd. following an accident that left nine vehicles damaged and two persons sent…

Walgreens tells employees Houston store won’t close as planned
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Driver from Licking involved in crash south of Rolla on U.S. 63
A resident from Licking was involved in an accident Sunday morning south of Rolla, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.

Grass fire spreads Saturday east of Houston
A grass fire swept through Morton Road property on Saturday afternoon.

Warmer weather today in the region; rain possible in coming week
The National Weather Service said today there will decreasing clouds and warmer weather with highs in the middle- to upper-50s and overnight lows in the middle- to upper-30s.
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Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery meeting is 6:00pm at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston, MO. Meetings are free and open to the public.
2 events,
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking meets at 3:30pm every Monday at the United Methodist Church in Licking, MO
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers weigh-in is 5:00pm and the workshop at 5:30pm, every Monday at the Houston Senior Center.
0 events,
4 events,
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes are 4-7:00pm every Tuesday and 9:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday, in the basement at the First Baptist Church in Licking.
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes are 5-8:00pm every Wednesday in the conference room at McClain Forest Products.
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries is the youth group at Faith Fellowship and meets at 7 p.m. each Wednesday inside the new Launch Student Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the […]
6 events,
Texas County Genealogical and Historical Society Meeting
Texas County Genealogical and Historical Society Meeting
The Texas County Genealogical and Historical Society has a library open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Grand Avenue building. Its meetings are on the first […]
Public Water Supply District #2 meeting
Public Water Supply District #2 meeting
Public Water Supply District #2 meeting will be held at 6:00pm at the well house on Morton Road.
Tyrone Fire Department meeting
Tyrone Fire Department meeting
Tyrone Fire Department meeting is 7:00pm at the Tyrone Community building.
1 event,
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting is 7:00pm every Friday at St. Mark's Church, Houston, MO. Any questions, call Kevin at 417-260-5188 or Cheryl at 417-260-2870.
1 event,
First Responders meeting and training
First Responders meeting and training
First Responders meeting and training is 6-8:00pm at the Roby Fire Station.
1 event,
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery meeting is 6:00pm at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston, MO. Meetings are free and open to the public.
8 events,
Adult Coloring Group
Adult Coloring Group
Summersville Friends of the Library has formed an adult coloring group that meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. inside Summersvillle branch of the Texas County Library. Materials are provided or bring […]
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking meets at 3:30pm every Monday at the United Methodist Church in Licking, MO
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers weigh-in is 5:00pm and the workshop at 5:30pm, every Monday at the Houston Senior Center.
UM Texas County Extension Council meeting
UM Texas County Extension Council meeting
The University of Missouri Texas County Extension Council meeting is 6 p.m.at the Lone Star Annex in downtown Houston.
1 event,
5 events,
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes are 4-7:00pm every Tuesday and 9:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday, in the basement at the First Baptist Church in Licking.
Licking Bridge Builder Senior Center meeting
Licking Bridge Builder Senior Center meeting
Licking Bridge Builder Senior Center meeting at 12:30pm at the Licking Senior Center.
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes are 5-8:00pm every Wednesday in the conference room at McClain Forest Products.
Houston Park Board meeting
Houston Park Board meeting
Houston Park Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the Houston Municipal Swimming Pool.
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries is the youth group at Faith Fellowship and meets at 7 p.m. each Wednesday inside the new Launch Student Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the […]
2 events,
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting is 7:00pm every Friday at St. Mark's Church, Houston, MO. Any questions, call Kevin at 417-260-5188 or Cheryl at 417-260-2870.
2 events,
Roby Fire Department Firefighters meeting & training
Roby Fire Department Firefighters meeting & training
Roby Fire Department firefighters meeting and training is at 6:oopm at the Roby station.
1 event,
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery meeting is 6:00pm at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston, MO. Meetings are free and open to the public.
7 events,
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking meets at 3:30pm every Monday at the United Methodist Church in Licking, MO
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers weigh-in is 5:00pm and the workshop at 5:30pm, every Monday at the Houston Senior Center.
Summersville Friends of the Library meeting
Summersville Friends of the Library meeting
Summersville Friends of the Library meeting will be at 5:00pm at the Summersville library branch.
Roby Fire Department board meeting
Roby Fire Department board meeting
Roby Fire Department board meeting at 6:30pm at the Roby station.
4 events,
Houston School Board meeting
Houston School Board meeting
Houston School Board meeting. Open session begins at 5:30pm in the Houston Middle/High School library, with closed session to follow.
Summersville School Board meeting
Summersville School Board meeting
Summersville School board meeting is 6:00pm in the high school library.
Upton Township board meeting
Upton Township board meeting
Upton Township board meeting is 7:00pm at the township maintenance shed.
4 events,
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes are 4-7:00pm every Tuesday and 9:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday, in the basement at the First Baptist Church in Licking.
Houston Housing Authority meeting
Houston Housing Authority meeting
Houston Housing Authority meeting will be at 3:30pm at the Housing Authority office.
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes are 5-8:00pm every Wednesday in the conference room at McClain Forest Products.
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries is the youth group at Faith Fellowship and meets at 7 p.m. each Wednesday inside the new Launch Student Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the […]
3 events,
Piney River Quilt Guild
Piney River Quilt Guild
Piney River Quilt Guild meets at 1:00pm in the basement at the United Methodist Church in Houston, MO
Texas County Republican monthly meeting
Texas County Republican monthly meeting
Texas County Republicans monthly meeting is the third Thursday of each month at the Houston Lions Club. Potluck at 6:00 p.m.; Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Diane Krantz 417-967-4699bkdk417@centurytel.net
1 event,
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting is 7:00pm every Friday at St. Mark's Church, Houston, MO. Any questions, call Kevin at 417-260-5188 or Cheryl at 417-260-2870.
1 event,
Ozark Mountain Amateur Radio Club Meeting
Ozark Mountain Amateur Radio Club Meeting
The Ozark Mountain Amateur Radio Club meets monthly at the Lone Star Annex at 114 W. Main St. in downtown Houston. The meeting is the third Saturday of each month, […]
1 event,
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery meeting is 6:00pm at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston, MO. Meetings are free and open to the public.
4 events,
Community Betterment and Arts Council
Community Betterment and Arts Council
Community Betterment and Arts Council of Houston will meet at noon at the Houston Senior Center.
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking meets at 3:30pm every Monday at the United Methodist Church in Licking, MO
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers weigh-in is 5:00pm and the workshop at 5:30pm, every Monday at the Houston Senior Center.
3 events,
Houston Education Foundation meeting
Houston Education Foundation meeting
Houston Education Foundation meeting at 6:00pm at the Houston School District superintendent's office.
Houston Chamber of Commerce meeting
Houston Chamber of Commerce meeting
Houston Chamber of Commerce meeting beginning at 6:00pm at the Visitor's Center.
3 events,
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes are 4-7:00pm every Tuesday and 9:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday, in the basement at the First Baptist Church in Licking.
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes are 5-8:00pm every Wednesday in the conference room at McClain Forest Products.
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries is the youth group at Faith Fellowship and meets at 7 p.m. each Wednesday inside the new Launch Student Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the […]
3 events,
SMTS medical van to West Plains
SMTS medical van to West Plains
SMTS medical van to West Plains is taking appointments from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Call for more information: 1-800-392-0754
Texas County Democratic monthly meeting
Texas County Democratic monthly meeting
The Texas County Democrats will meet at The Eatin' Place on C.W. Harry Drive, Houston. Meal is at 5 p.m. with meeting starting at 5:30 pm. All are welcome.
1 event,
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting is 7:00pm every Friday at St. Mark's Church, Houston, MO. Any questions, call Kevin at 417-260-5188 or Cheryl at 417-260-2870.
1 event,
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 364 & Unit meeting
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 364 & Unit meeting
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 364 & Unit meeting is 2:30pm at the American Legion Hall.
1 event,
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery meeting is 6:00pm at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston, MO. Meetings are free and open to the public.
2 events,
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking
TOPS Club of Licking meets at 3:30pm every Monday at the United Methodist Church in Licking, MO
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers weigh-in is 5:00pm and the workshop at 5:30pm, every Monday at the Houston Senior Center.
4 events,
Village of Plato board of trustees meeting
Village of Plato board of trustees meeting
Village of Plato board of trustees meeting is 7:00pm in the meeting room at Legacy Bank and Trust.
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3911 Auxiliary meeting
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3911 Auxiliary meeting
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3911 Auxiliary meeting is 7:30pm at the aerie south of Houston.
4 events,
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes are 4-7:00pm every Tuesday and 9:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday, in the basement at the First Baptist Church in Licking.
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes
Raymondville Adult Education & Literacy classes are 5-8:00pm every Wednesday in the conference room at McClain Forest Products.
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries
Launch Student Ministries is the youth group at Faith Fellowship and meets at 7 p.m. each Wednesday inside the new Launch Student Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the […]
6 events,
Texas County Genealogical and Historical Society Meeting
Texas County Genealogical and Historical Society Meeting
The Texas County Genealogical and Historical Society has a library open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Grand Avenue building. Its meetings are on the first […]
Public Water Supply District #2 meeting
Public Water Supply District #2 meeting
Public Water Supply District #2 meeting will be held at 6:00pm at the well house on Morton Road.
Tyrone Fire Department meeting
Tyrone Fire Department meeting
Tyrone Fire Department meeting is 7:00pm at the Tyrone Community building.
1 event,
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting
The Steps to Recovery NA meeting is 7:00pm every Friday at St. Mark's Church, Houston, MO. Any questions, call Kevin at 417-260-5188 or Cheryl at 417-260-2870.
1 event,
First Responders meeting and training
First Responders meeting and training
First Responders meeting and training is 6-8:00pm at the Roby Fire Station.
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