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Deputy’s report: Man threatens to fight officer
Deputy reports a man threatened to fight an officer recently.
Football Tigers handle Salem
On the strength of a stout running game, an effective passing game and key plays on defense and special teams, the Houston High School football team dispatched Salem 41-13 in a South Central Association matchup Friday night in Tiger Stadium.
Houston hires new city administrator
The City of Houston has a new city administrator: Local resident Lloyd Wells.
Lady Tigers notch win at Summersville
In a matchup between two scrappy county rivals, the Houston High School volleyball team won 3-1 Tuesday at Summersville.
Deputy’s report: Woman euthanizes dogs after being bitten
Deputy reports a women euthanized her dogs after being bitten while separating a fight.
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Group meets with architect on Houston library project
Members of the Texas County Library Foundation this week received their first look at a 7,200 square foot floor plan for a new Houston branch of the Texas County Library.
Sex offender facing charges after Texas County arrest
A Dixon man is facing two charges following an arrest at approximately 9:26 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, according to a probable cause statement.
School bus wrecks near Edgar Springs
Eight children are injured after a Thursday morning accident west of Edgar Springs, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
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Obituaries
REV. DONALD AUSTIN CASE
Rev. Donald Austin Case passed away Sept. 3, 2023, at his home in Beulah, Mo. at the age of 76 years.
CLARENCE EVAN “SAM” LAY
Clarence Evan “Sam” Lay of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., formerly of Salem, Ill., passed away on Aug. 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
VIRGINIA COLLEEN TENGLER
Virginia Colleen Tengler, known affectionately as Colleen, embarked on her eternal journey to celebrate her heavenly birthday on Sept. 13, 2023.
NORMAN DELBERT BRADFORD
Norman Delbert Bradford, age 86, passed away peacefully in Houston, Mo. on Sept. 9, 2023. He was surrounded by family members and loved ones.
THELMA JEAN (GASTON) NICHOLS
Thelma Jean (Gaston) Nichols was born on Jan. 8, 1945, in Eunice, Mo. She passed away Sept. 8, 2023, at her home in Houston at the age of 78, with her loving husband Bill by her side.
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Houston Senior Center to host annual fundraising event
The annual “Geezers on the Go!” walk–a–thon will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, to raise funds for the Houston Senior Center.
Houston School District hosting blood drive
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Tiger Fieldhouse.
Houston Community Foundation to open opportunities for grants
The Houston Community Foundation announced a grant round for funding begins Monday, Sept. 25.
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