National Weather Service cancels severe thunderstorm warning for Texas County. (5:26 p.m.)
Tree reported down on U.S. 63 near Simmons Baptist Church; highway blocked…motorists going through ditch to get around. (5:25 p.m.)
Strong winds reported in the area; tree down at Sargent south of Cabool. (4:48 p.m.)
A Licking man received moderate injuries Thursday evening in a crash east of Licking on Highway 32. Roger E. Burgess’ vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a mailbox and tree. He was flown to St. John’s Hospital. (7:51 a.m.)
Rain possible through Monday, National Weather Service says. (7:45 a.m.)
Houston Rural Fire Department responding to Highway UU grass fire.
15th annual Quarterback Club pig roast is 6 o’clock this evening at Tiger Stadium. Admission to the football scrimmage to follow is one bottle of Gatorade.
Congresswoman to tour county food pantry and new health department on Aug. 28.
PHOTO GALLERY: Texas County Fair. (3:39 p.m.)
This week: A special county fair 16-page news section is in this week’s Herald. Read about all the winners; see all the photos of events. (7:25 a.m.)
SLIDE SHOW: 2007 Demolition Derby.
VIDEOS: Watch highlights of the Texas County Fair, from the Spiderman derby car to the Big Country Idol contest, Bull Bash and Barney Fife. (10:53 p.m.)
SLIDE SHOW: Big Country Idol contest.