LATEST: Liberty boys beat Skyline, advance to Class 3 basketball state semifinals
PHOTOS: HHS seniors face staff in annual basketball showdown
The staff beat the seniors 36-28 for their fifth straight win.
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Houston Schools announces 2025-26 teachers of the year
Jessica Meier, Micah Lee and Adam Vandiver announced as recipients for their respective buildings.
Patient shares hospital success story after years of uncertainty
“Dr. Phippen actually listened,” Ayers shared. “She didn’t brush anything off. She took the time to investigate what was really going on.”
City plans to break ground on sports complex, recreation center in April
Progress on the Spruce Street project is expected to ramp up in April.
Lee’s final game, another McNiell double-double highlight conclusion of Lady Tigers’ season
The Lady Tigers lost their district opener last Monday to Liberty to conclude the 2025-26 season.
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HHS students place at SCA Math & Science Relays
Junior Kane Crawford had a pair of 1st-place finishes in Advanced Chemistry and Trigonometry to lead Houston.
Houston Police: Officers report stolen firearm
Recent reports are listed.
Last day to register to vote for April election is Wednesday
The task can be done in the county clerk’s office.


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Obituaries
OBITUARY: Laura Kay Davy
She passed away Tuesday, March 3.
OBITUARY: Ruth Marie (Price) Shelton
She passed away Sunday, March 1.
OBITUARY: Arthur Lee Kirkwood Jr.
He passed away Thursday, Feb. 19.
OBITUARY: James Walter (J.W.) Scheets
He passed away Thursday, Feb. 19.
OBITUARY: Bradley Eugene Cope
He passed away Saturday, Feb. 14.













