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Fourth of July at FLW
2025-07-04 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Gammon Field, 800 Iowa Ave, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 65473
Texas County residents are invited to Fort Leonard Wood for Fourth of July activities.
The main celebration begins at 4 p.m., on Gammon Field, with military equipment displays and demonstrations, bounce houses, slides, games, a petting zoo, pony rides, a car show, the KC Disc Dogs, concerts featuring Craig Campbell and Canaan Smith and the largest fireworks display in the area, according to Eli Wilson, Community Activities manager with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
All activities, not including vendors, are slated to stop at 8 p.m., and at 9:05 p.m., the 50-gun Salute to the Nation ceremony is scheduled to begin followed by the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Fort Leonard Wood’s Fourth of July celebration is free. Concessions and a $5-unlimited-activity wristband will be available for purchase.

July Fourth Parade & Block Party
2025-07-04 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
5 p.m. Friday, July 4 – Parade starts at Kabul Nursing Home and ends at Texas County Library. Block Party immediately following the parade – Watermelon eating contest, turtle race, bounce houses, face painting, cake walk, dunk tank, cornhole, food trucks, drink vendors, vendors, music and fireworks

NA Meeting
2025-07-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Licking Assembly of God Church, 205 US 63, Licking, MO, 65542, United States
There is an NA meeting every Friday starting at 7 p.m. at 205 U.S. 63, Licking, at the Licking Assembly of God Church. This is an open meeting. For additional information, can call 417-217-4581.

Fireworks & Family Fun
2025-07-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Faith Fellowship, 7804 MO-17, Houston, MO, 65483, United States
Join Faith Fellowship for a night of fun for the entire family, including activities, food and music in our parking lot that will conclude with a fireworks show.

Route 63 Car & Bike Show
2025-07-05 07:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Old City Park, Maple Avenue, Licking, MO, United States
Old city park, Licking. Lots of parking and shade!
Entry Fee: $25 – T-shirt and dash plaque for first 100 entries.
Vehicles Judged as “Top 100”
Specialty Trophies: Best of Show & Mayor’s Choice
Vehicle Registration: by 11 a.m. • Vehicle Judging: 9 a.m.
Bike Registration Begins: 8 a.m. • Bike Judging: 10:30 a.m.
Door Prizes • 50/50 Drawing • Music • Food and Drinks

Texas Lodge #177 AF & AM of Houston meeting
2025-07-05 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Masonic Lodge, 812 Dooley Street, Houston, MO, 65483
Texas Masonic Lodge #177, 812 Dooley St, Houston, MO 65483
Regular meetings are the 1st Saturday of the month at 9am. Breakfast is served at 830am.

The Lone Pine Band live at the BARn
2025-07-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Piney River Brewing Company, 15194 Walnut Grove Drive, Bucyrus, MO, 65444, United States
The Lone Pine Band live at the BARn: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5 at Piney River Brewing Company (15194 Walnut Grove Drive) in Bucyrus.

Licking Fireworks Celebration
2025-07-05 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Deer Lick Park, Deer Lick Street, Licking, MO, 65542, United States
Annual Licking
Fireworks Celebration
5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 5
Deer Lick Park
Deer Lick Street
Licking, Mo. 65542
Hamburgers and hot dogs by the Christian Church, lemonade by the Lewises, popcorn, cotton candy and glow sticks by the Pentecostal Church, homemade ice cream by the Travel Club and shaved ice by the Ramsey girls.

First Responders meeting and training
2025-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Roby Fire Dept, 12248 MO-32, Roby, MO, 65557
First Responders meeting and training is 6-8:00pm at the Roby Fire Station.

Celebrate Recovery
2025-07-06 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Faith Fellowship, 7804 MO-17, Houston, MO, 65483, United States
Celebrate Recovery meeting is 6:00pm at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston, MO. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Pickleball Camp
2025-07-07 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Pickleball Camp on June 7th-8th, 8:30-9:30 AM. Camp will be instructed by Robert Denison and other volunteers.
Tournament (Pending Enrollment) June 9th 8:30 AM-Finish.
Balls and Paddles provided if necessary.
**FREE REGISTRATION- ENDS JULY 6TH // USE LINK **

Adult Coloring Group
2025-07-07 13:00 UTC | Summersville Library, 408 First St, Summersville, MO, 65571
Summersville Friends of the Library has formed an adult coloring group that meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. inside Summersvillle branch of the Texas County Library. Materials are provided or bring your own. There is no charge, and pre-registration isn’t necessary.

TOPS Club of Licking
2025-07-07 15:30 (America/Chicago) | MO
TOPS Club of Licking meets at 3:30pm every Monday at the United Methodist Church in Licking, MO

Weight Watchers
2025-07-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston Senior Center, 301 S Grand Ave., Houston, MO, 65483
Weight Watchers weigh-in is 5:00pm and the workshop at 5:30pm, every Monday at the Houston Senior Center.

UM Texas County Extension Council meeting
2025-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | MO
The University of Missouri Texas County Extension Council meeting is 6 p.m.at the Lone Star Annex in downtown Houston.

Houston City Council Meeting
2025-07-07 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Houston Municipal Swimming Pool, 110 N. King St., Houston, MO, 65483, United States
The Houston City Council will meet at 6:30 PM at Houston City Hall.

Roubidoux Township meeting
2025-07-07 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Roubidoux Township meeting is at 7:00pm at the township building.

Ozarks Older Iron Club meeting
2025-07-07 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Ozarks Older Iron Club meeting is at 7:00pm at the club facility south of the Farm Fest ground on Canady Lane, Cabool.

Plato Lodge #469 AF & AM meeting
2025-07-07 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MO
Plato Lodge #469 AF & AM meeting is 7:30pm.

2025 Texas County Livestock Fair
2025-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas County Fairgrounds, 1591 US-63, Houston, MO, 65483, United States
Tuesday, July 8: 8-11 a.m., rabbit check-in; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. poultry check-in; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. horticulture, field crops, ag mechanics, home economics check-in; Youth and Open Rabbit Shows, 5 p.m.

Phelps County Diabetes Support Group
2025-07-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer Institute, 1060 West 10th Street, Rolla, MO, 65401, United States
Diabetes Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month | 4:00-5:00 PM
Phelps Health Delbert Day Cancer Institute
1060 West 10th Street, Rolla, MO
Call (573) 458-7314

Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes
2025-07-08 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Licking Adult Education & Literacy classes are 4-7:00pm every Tuesday and 9:30am – 1:30pm Wednesday, in the basement at the First Baptist Church in Licking.

Houston School Board meeting
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Houston Middle/High School Library, 423 W Pine, Houston, MO, 65483, United States
Houston School Board meeting. Open session begins at 5:30pm in the Houston Middle/High School library, with closed session to follow.

Singles Surprise Night
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Singles Surprise Night: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at 1003 Cleveland Road in Houston.

Summersville School Board meeting
2025-07-08 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Summersville School District, 400 Rogers Ave, Summersville, MO, 65571
Summersville School board meeting is 6:00pm in the high school library.

Upton Township board meeting
2025-07-08 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Upton Township, 12001 Highway FF, Bucyrus, MO, 65444
Upton Township board meeting is 7:00pm at the township maintenance shed.

Eagles Club men's meeting
2025-07-08 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Eagles Club men’s meeting is 7:00pm the second and fourth Tuesdays.

2025 Texas County Livestock Fair
2025-07-09 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas County Fairgrounds, 1591 US-63, Houston, MO, 65483, United States
Wednesday, July 9: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., market goats, lambs, hogs, steers and replacement heifers check-in (must be in place by 4 p.m.); Poultry Show, 8 a.m.; Poultry and Rabbit Showmanship following Poultry Show; market goats, lambs, hogs, steers and heifers weigh-in and ultrasound, 5 p.m.; order for weigh-in and ultrasound — goats, lambs, hogs and steers. Replacement heifers — weigh only. Tractor check-in is noon to 4 p.m.

Free Pool Day
2025-07-09 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Toni M. McKinney City of Houston Municipal Pool, 110 N. King Street, Houston, MO, 65483, United States
Free Pool Day: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at the Toni M. McKinney City of Houston Municipal Pool (King Street) in Houston.

Licking Bridge Builder Senior Center meeting
2025-07-09 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Licking Senior Center, 116 Greene Street, Licking, MO, 65542
Licking Bridge Builder Senior Center meeting at 12:30pm at the Licking Senior Center.
