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Clown craze coming to Houston
Clown lovers will flock to Houston on Saturday to celebrate the life of Emmett Kelly Sr., who became the world’s most-famous circus entertainer who went on to film and television renown. Kelly, who would have celebrated his 126th birthday this year, had his first professional act at Houston’s Old Settlers Reunion.
HHS softball team wins outright conference championship
With a victory over Liberty on Tuesday, the Houston High School softball team secured the outright South Central Association conference championship for 2024.
City to keep employee health insurance plan constant, absorb increase
Houston City Council members voted Monday to keep employee health costs the same for the next year, taking on a 7.91% expense increase during a special meeting.
Fort Leonard Wood to restore 24/7 access to South Gate starting May 6
Fort Leonard Wood announced the reestablishment of 24/7 access to its South Gate Monday, April 22. It will begin Monday, May 6.
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Texas County ranked fifth in turkey kill in Missouri, MDC says
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New Emmett Kelly paintings recognized during a ceremony in Houston
Paintings highlighting the life of Emmett Kelly Sr. were recognized Saturday afternoon in downtown Houston.
Weather Service: More rainfall expected in southern Missouri
More rainfall is expected in the county Sunday and Monday, the National Weather Service said.
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LOIS JOAN HASSELBRINK ENGLAND HENSHAW
Lois Joan Hasselbrink England Henshaw was born June 17, 1933, in Kellogg, Iowa to George Carl and Gretchen Louise (Smith) Hasselbrink. Lois passed away at Kabul Nursing Home April 23, 2024, at the age of 90.
JEFFREY RAY COLE
Jeffrey Ray Cole was born July 15, 1961, in Cabool, Mo. to Jesse and Louise (Stark) Cole. He passed away April 21, 2024, in Cabool.
DR. OREN KELLY BROUGHTON
Dr. Oren Kelly Broughton, son of Elby and Marguerite (Moutray) Broughton, was born Feb. 24, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away April 17, 2024, in Houston, Mo. at the age of 79.
Eric Laverne Yerk
Eric Laverne Yerk born Dec. 17, 1967 and left us on April 6, 2024.
WILSON EUGENE COATS
Wilson Eugene Coats, known as Eugene to family and friends, age 91, the son of Albert and Lena Coats was born Jan. 30, 1933. Eugene departed this life April 9, 2024, at Salem Care Center surrounded by his loved ones.