WILDFIRE: Firemen from Houston, Licking and Raymondville, along with the Missouri Department of Conservation, are battling a blaze situated near Mineral Springs and Horse Shoe Drive. Flames are reported to be eight- to 10-foot high. (4:19 p.m.)

Location of fire.

Power lines down, sparking and call for firemen goes out near Dent/Texas county line. (2:39 p.m.)

Vehicle fire reported at Mineral Springs Road and Horseshoe Drive. (11:23 a.m.)

Houston Optimist Club’s “Hotel Houston” coming to downtown Houston for Halloween. (9:20 a.m.)

The week ahead: City of Houston’s annual fall cleanup – Place items at curbside on normal trash day. (9:15 a.m.)

Democrats gather in Houston for ham and bean supper Saturday night. (9:12 a.m.)

Houston foundation sponsors 5K fun-run on Saturday. (9:10 a.m.)

In this week’s Herald: A special news section on the importance of agriculture in Texas County, where beef and dairy industries are among tops in Missouri. (9 a.m.)

Houston loses football district opener 39-7 to Willow Springs. | Week 8 scores from around the state. (6:38 a.m.)

VIDEO: Multiple highlights from Tuesday night’s volleyball match have been posted, including senior night festivities.

NIE ESSAYS: The top entries in this month’s contest are now online.