City of Houston leaders stand with Rep. Bennie Cook at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. From left, Cook, Alderman Don Romines, Alderwoman Sheila Walker, City Administrator Lloyd Wells, Alderman Fred Stottlemyre, City Clerk Barbara Rodgers and Alderwoman Chelsye Scantlin.

Members of the Houston City Council and city administration recently traveled to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City to meet with state Rep. Bennie Cook and state Sen. Brad Hudson to discuss transportation funding and legislative issues affecting Houston and Texas County.

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