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Lady Tigers topped by Licking
The Houston High School girls basketball team fell to county rival Licking Monday in Tiger Fieldhouse.
City of Houston works on 2024 budget, discusses state of fiber internet
The 2024 budget, fiber internet updates and staff bonuses were among matters discussed Monday by the Houston City Council.
One killed in county accident that closes U.S. 63 for hours
One person was killed late Monday afternoon and four injured in an accident that closed U.S. 63 near Gardner Ford south of Houston and prompted detours for hours.
Deputy’s report: $1,800 trailer stolen from Cabool residence
Jail admissions and recent reports listed.
UPDATED: House explodes; area towns respond to help at Licking as two hurt
Two persons were injured Friday when a house exploded at Licking.
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PHOTOS: Houston Christmas Parade on Saturday night downtown
Photos from the Houston Christmas Parade on Saturday.
Corporation approves housing funds for south-central Missouri project
A housing development will be undertaken by the Willow Springs Community Foundation.
Houston School District seeks input on needs
The Houston School District is seeking input on facility needs through a community survey released late last week.
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Obituaries
LYNDA CASEY
We are sad to announce the passing of Lynda Casey on Dec.2, 2023. She peacefully passed surrounded by her family, knowing she was loved and will be missed.
JESSIE DAVID HERNDON
Jessie David Herndon was born at home on Indian Creek Road near Houston, Mo. on Jan. 13, 1930 to James Simeon and Sylvia Catherine (Goodman) Herndon. He passed away Nov. 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 93.
DEANNA “SUE” (YOUNG) SMITH
Deanna “Sue” (Young) Smith, age 73, daughter of George and Melba (Shyrock) Young was born May 29, 1950 in Bendavis, Mo. She went to be with the Lord on Nov. 24, 2023 at Texas County Memorial Hospital.
SUSIE BRUCE
Susie Bruce, born on Jan. 14, 1933, peacefully departed this life on Nov. 17, 2023, at the age of 90. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished member of her community.
GLEN MCKINNEY
Glen McKinney, 86 of St. Peters, Mo. passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. Glen was born on March 19, 1937 in Houston, Mo. the son of Hereford and Mary Etta (Brown) McKinney.