Will Houston be a winner tonight? Results in the state’s community contest will be announced in Jefferson City. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan will make the announcement. (5:46 p.m.)

Rep. Jo Ann Emerson endorses Giuliani for president. (2:56 p.m.)

The City of Houston announced this afternoon that Houston native Larry Sutton will become city administrator next month. (2:50 p.m.)

Fire rekindles; Houston firefighters called this morning to yesterday’s blaze. (2:45 p.m.)

SLIDE SHOW: Houston football vs. Willow Springs.

SLIDE SHOW: Saturday’s 5K Fun Run.

WILDFIRE: Firemen from Roby, Houston, Raymondville and Licking, as well as the Missouri Department of Conservation, battled a large fire north of Houston beginning late yesterday afternoon. It was situated at Mineral Springs and Horseshoe drives. (8:10 a.m.)

Location of fire.

The week ahead: City of Houston’s annual fall cleanup – Place items at curbside on normal trash day.

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.

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.