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Deputy’s report: Woman reports camper stolen, items missing
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Texas County murder suspect dies in Joplin hospital
A Texas County murder suspect died Sunday in a Joplin hospital.
Houston water department wins state quality award
The City of Houston’s water department was recently awarded for having the best water quality in the state by the Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA).
Clown craze coming to Houston
Clown lovers will flock to Houston on Saturday to celebrate the life of Emmett Kelly Sr., who became the world’s most-famous circus entertainer who went on to film and television…
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MoDOT five-year plan: $33 million spending in Texas County
A five-year MoDOT plan calls for spending about $33 million in Texas County over the next five years.
Houston student wins 8th Congressional District Art Contest
Miah Bressie, a senior at Houston High School, was awarded the overall winner of the 8th Congressional District Art Contest, Thursday, May 2.
Commission changes IT services, considers additional employee
Members of the Texas County Commission handled several matters during meetings April 24 – April 25.
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LONNIE DERRYL NEUGEBAUER
Lonnie Derryl Neugebauer, 77, of Rogersville, Mo., passed away Jan. 22, 2024. Lonnie was born March 28, 1947 to Daniel Alfred and Levita Alean (Lesley) Neugebauer in Chattanooga, Okla.
LOIS JOAN HASSELBRINK ENGLAND HENSHAW
Lois Joan Hasselbrink England Henshaw was born June 17, 1933, in Kellogg, Iowa to George Carl and Gretchen Louise (Smith) Hasselbrink. Lois passed away at Kabul Nursing Home April 23, 2024, at the age of 90.
JEFFREY RAY COLE
Jeffrey Ray Cole was born July 15, 1961, in Cabool, Mo. to Jesse and Louise (Stark) Cole. He passed away April 21, 2024, in Cabool.
DR. OREN KELLY BROUGHTON
Dr. Oren Kelly Broughton, son of Elby and Marguerite (Moutray) Broughton, was born Feb. 24, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away April 17, 2024, in Houston, Mo. at the age of 79.
Eric Laverne Yerk
Eric Laverne Yerk born Dec. 17, 1967 and left us on April 6, 2024.