Houston opens storm shelter for those without power; reports continue of downed tree limbs and lines. (11:07 p.m.)

MoDOT responding after traffic light at West Highway 17 and U.S. 63 goes black due to power outage. (8:33 p.m.)

A telephone pole is reported on fire at Oak Hill Drive and Forrest Street. The Houston Fire Department is en route. (8:29 p.m.)

An ice storm is beginning to take its toll in the City of Houston. Some parts of the town are without power. Lines are reported down on Sommerfield Drive, Millstone Road, Hamrick and Chestnut, as well as near the First Baptist Church. (8:23 p.m.)

BLOG: The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents starting May 12, the U.S. Postal Service said Monday. (7:11 p.m.)

Houston, area schools cancel Tuesday classes. (7:01 p.m.)

Cancellation: First Baptist Church Wee Care Daycare on Tuesday. (5:44 p.m.)

Accident reported at Gardner Ford Bridge south of Houston on U.S. 63. (3:34 p.m.)

BLOG: Voter turnout decidedly Democratic in Missouri. A political scientist says, “I would say the initial indication is that the Democrats seem to be favored, seem to have a leg up at this time.” (2:48 a.m.)

Sales tax revenue up slightly in Houston during latest distribution (12:02 p.m.)

A new deputy, Jason Graven of Cabool, began working Jan. 24 at the Texas County Sheriff’s Department. (11:45 a.m.)

SLIDE SHOW: Hoop Queen (10:44 a.m.)

Texas County Democrats to hold mass meeting on Feb. 28. (10:30 a.m. )

Police: Visitor suspected of smuggling drugs into Licking prison. (10:28 a.m. )

Summersville firefighters respond to vehicle fire on Highway 17. (9:49 a.m. )

Houston man faces charges of peace disturbance and minor in possession of alcohol following incident. (9:30 a.m. )

Ice covering Texas County; thunder rumbling in Houston. (9:28 a.m.)

National Weather Service: Winter storm warning in effect until midnight. (7:47 a.m.)

Ice arrives in Texas County; schools cancel classes. (7:40 a.m.)

County sales tax revenues up for the month.

Houston board of education to set graduation date, establish school calendar for the 2008-2009 school year during meeting this evening.

Some flu vaccine still left as cases reported in county.

Houston City Council set to meet in special session tonight. Members will consider emergency purchase of electrical reclosure and discuss natural gas.

County residents encouraged to complete survey related to proposed residential care facility. Short questionnaire available in Herald.