LATEST: Three-vehicle accident reported at about 2 p.m. Thursday at U.S. 63 and Route RA south of Houston, authorities say
Diamond Tigers can’t maintain lead in SCA loss to Ava
Houston led 4-1, only to lose, 6-4.
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PHOTO STORY: McNiell’s 2 homers, 6 RBIs power HHS past state-ranked Plato
Senior catcher has career night, teammate Evans reaches career milestone in road win.
WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES: The tale of a real-life brush with potential disaster
There were back-to-back massive explosions accompanied by extremely bright light.
An update from the Texas County Sheriff
Your monthly update from Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey.
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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PHOTOS: HHS baseball vs. Ava
The Tigers were defeated, 6-4.
Cabool man charged with four felonies after ramming vehicle
The suspect, police allege, also sideswiped it.
MDC: Hunters bag nearly 500 turkeys in Texas County
The county is lagging on the state’s leaderboard.



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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.













