BLOG: State seeks Santa, Donner, Dancer, Comet, Vixen and Stocking. (5:01 p.m.)
Texas County’s unemployment rate increased 1 percent to 9.3 percent n November. (11:44 a.m.)
The Houston School District’s holiday break begins Wednesday. (11:33 a.m.)
Several Houston streets slated for asphalt in 2010, council decides. (11:32 a.m.)
Texas County dairy producers to receive financial aid to offset low milk prices. (7:26 a.m.)
TCMH gains funding for its Medivan program that helps transports residents to see healthcare providers. (7:25 a.m.)
COMING UP: It’s the annual giant package of holiday cheer in this week’s Herald; children from across the county offer their thoughts on Christmas. (7:23 a.m.)
Houston City Council OKs 2010 budget during a meeting Monday night. (7:17 a.m.)
A family that lost one to a car crash adopts “Share Your Christmas” cases in memory of a loved one, Russell Kane II. (7:16 a.m.)
SLIDE SHOW: Lady Tigers vs. Salem.
HOLIDAY BASKETBALL BRACKETS
PDF: Cabool Holiday Tournament.
PDF: Lebanon Holiday Tournament.