LATEST: HHS Baccalaureate at 6 p.m. tonight in Tiger Fieldhouse.
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.
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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.”
Houston family finds hope through local autism services
“He is our miracle,” Brittany shared. “Every step forward is something we’re incredibly thankful for.”
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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.
Houston woman charged with assault after Route 17 incident
The crime occurred Sunday. One person had visible injuries.



Obituaries
OBITUARY: Avis Devere Godwin
She passed away on Saturday, April 25.
OBITUARY: Kenneth Clark Lay
He passed away on Tuesday, April 21.
OBITUARY: Colonel Richard H. Steckler, U.S. Air Force, Retired
He passed away on March 9.
OBITUARY: Randle Scheets
He passed away on Friday, April 17.
OBITUARY: Francis William (Bill) Vandivort
He passed away on Thursday, April 9.













