MoDOT crews to chip seal U.S. 63 shoulders through Houston at night, beginning Oct. 15. (6:40 p.m.)

Texas County’s jobless rate jumped four-tenths of a percentage point to 6.2 percent in August, state reports. (2:42 p.m.)

Shed reported on fire at 8156 Highway E. (12:24 p.m.)

target=”_blank”>Houston varsity volleyball team beats West Plains, coach Debbie James earns 299th career victory. (9:58 a.m.)

Elderly and disabled county residents will see a 3.1 percent rise in Medicare premiums next year. It’s the lowest rise in six years. There are about 4,100 in the county who qualify. (7:34 a.m.)

VIDEO:

target=”_blank”>Dr. Michael T. Nietzel, president of Missouri State University, and Paul Kincaid, chief of staff, discuss the importance of Houston’s campus to the school and other happenings with the university at Tuesday’s chamber luncheon.

Neldon Neal to stand trial in September 2008, judge decides.

Detailed Houston Alumni Association schedule in this week’s Herald; activities on Friday and Saturday.

target=”_blank”>SCA Football Roundup: Ava Holds Off Liberty, Thayer Beats Cabool.

PRECIPITATION:

target=”_blank”>Rainfall recorded in September.

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