Big crowds gather this evening for Halloween event in downtown Houston; egg hunt this evening in Emmett Kelly Park. (6:24 p.m.)
Secretary of State Carnahan this evening: Unofficial reports show 40 percent increase in absentee ballots over 2004. (6:24 p.m.)
Salvation Army bell ringing begins Nov. 28. (12:49 p.m.)
The persimmon seed prediction: warm winter, above average snowfall in the Ozarks. (12:48 p.m.)
National Weather Service issues “significant weather event” for incoming storms until 1 p.m.; anticipates strong storms in county. (12:11 p.m.)
Houston City Council to meet Monday night. (10:35 a.m.)
Absentee ballot requests top 1,100 at county clerk’s office. (9:22 a.m.)
VIDEO: Houston Elementary School’s mock election.
SLIDE SHOW: Houston volleyball vs. Cabool.
Courthouse open for absentee balloting Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. Sample ballot in Herald.
COSTUME CONTEST: Upload your cutie’s Halloween costume photo beginning today in the American Family Insurance Halloween Costume Contest.