Missouri prison deaths increase, bringing renewed calls for scrutiny
An increasing portion of deaths in custody is drug overdose, often from the powerful opioid fentanyl. Lasater included notations in her 2023 annual report that seven of the eight fentanyl overdose ...
When ‘You’re the Coach’
When he was in 8th-grade back in 1982 in his hometown of Bedford, Virginia, Michael Wray Jr. wrote an essay that became the origin of a board game for football fans that he went on to invent.
New Missouri governor focuses on crime, education, tax cuts in inaugural address
Controlling crime, expanding education options and cutting taxes will be the top priorities for Missouri, new Gov. Mike Kehoe said in his inauguration speech.
Cavaness’ 29 points leads Lady Tigers to conference victory
Behind a career-high scoring performance from senior guard Lacey Cavaness, the Houston High School girls basketball team won at Salem on Monday, Jan. 13.
Meet TCMH’s first baby of 2025
John Craig Decker was the first baby born at Texas County Memorial Hospital in 2025, arriving at 4:09 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Beekeepers club to host introduction class at Cabool
The Texas County Missouri Beekeepers Club will host an introduction class to beekeeping Jan. 25 at Cabool. Organizers said it will cover basics and what is needed to start. The event is 9 a.m. until 5 ...
Texas County students named to MSU dean’s list
More than 5,300 students were named to the fall 2024 dean’s list. Listed are: Richard Kerns, Falcon; Timothy Kraemer, Falcon; Madelyne Aaron, Cabool; Curtis Amburn, Licking; Ryleigh Barton, Licking; ...
School closings for Tuesday, Jan. 14
Here are closings, postponements for Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Texas County.
34-year-old inmate serving three-year sentence dies at Springfield hospital
An inmate at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking died Sunday (Jan. 12) evening, the Missouri Department of Corrections reported.
Blood drive in Houston rescheduled
The blood drive that was canceled Friday has been rescheduled for Thursday at TCMH. You are invited to participate in the upcoming blood drive, which will be held on Thursday, January 16, from 9 a.m.
Deputy’s report: Couple claims shots fired while searching for dogs
During the process, the officer observed in plain sight a New England Firearms 20-gauge shotgun. The man was then asked if he was eligible to own a firearm, and he said he hadn’t been convicted of a ...
Houston, Cabool and Texas County report sales tax revenue
Sales tax revenue in Texas County, Houston and Cabool declined in December 2024 compared to 2023, according to a recent report. A one-cent sales tax earmarked for parks, police and fire generated ...