LATEST: HHS baseball hosts Ava on Thursday; HHS softball travels to Plato
An update from the Texas County Sheriff
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Firework sales, use to be allowed in Houston
A sale window will exist from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 20 to July 10 for commercial or industrial zoned property, with use allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight July 4.
Annual HHS Baccalaureate is Wednesday night inside Tiger Fieldhouse
The Houston Ministerial Alliance’s event celebrates the graduating class of 2026 beginning at 6 p.m.
HHS softball receives top seed in Class 2 District 3 tournament
The Lady Tigers open district play May 7 against Steelville.
Aaron: ‘I do like where we’re at’ as district play approaches following Ava defeat
Lady Tigers’ first-year coach says team can still be “a very tough team to beat.”
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Potential threat reported at Plato Schools
There is an increased law enforcement presence at the district Thursday, including officers from the sheriff’s department.
City awards demolition bid, renews health insurance
A building at 304 Pine St. is set to be demolished.
CASA hosts 16th ‘Justice is Served’ breakfast
“This breakfast is one of the most special mornings of the year for CASA,” said Amber Stienbarger, executive director of CASA of South Central Missouri.
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