Departments called to battle 50-60 acre fire in Texas County
About 50 to 60 acres are on fire southwest of Roby. The Roby Fire Department was called initially and asked for mutual aid from Houston Rural Fire Department. Later, the Missouri Department of ...
MoDOT seeks input on changes proposed for U.S. 60, Highway 95
In an effort to improve safety, access points along the corridor will be removed, MoDOT says. Sidewalks will be improved in compliance with the current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act ...
Two HHS cross country runners earn All-Region recognition
After voting by members of the Southwest Cross Country Coaches Association, two runners in the Houston High School cross country program – both girls – have earned All-Region recognition.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Mercy announce new contract
Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) have reached a new multi-year agreement providing Anthem members with access to care at all Mercy hospitals, outpatient care ...
Horse struck north of Raymondville; first reponders called to assist
First responders were called at about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday after a horse was struck north of Raymondville, authorities said. The Raymondville Fire Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were ...
Miss Merry Christmas Pageant slated in Houston on Saturday
A Miss Merry Christmas Pageant is slated for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce’s community building on North U.S. 63. There are six age categories: ...
Troop G reports Tuesday night fatality in region
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a fatality Tuesday night claimed the life of a Tecumseh teenager within its nine-county area.
TCMH Hospice of Care auction breaks all-time record, raising over $38,000
The TCMH Healthcare Foundation announced that the 2024 Hospice of Care online auction broke an all-time record, raising $38,053.21 in money and donated items.
TCMH awarded $100,000 emergency medical services grant
Texas County Memorial Hospital received a $100,000 grant for ambulance services from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, hospital board members heard at the monthly board of ...
Hoops Tigers start strong
After spending about 9 minutes more or less warming up, the Houston High School boys basketball team stepped on the gas and went on to rout Koshkonong 84-53 in the season-opener Monday night in ...
3% electric rate increase voted down in split decision
The Houston City Council voted down a 3% electric rate increase as it races toward adoption of a new budget and heard presentations from potential quadplex project managers during a meeting ...
‘Wreaths Across America’ event planned Dec. 14 in region
Texas County residents are invited to participate in a regional “Wreaths Across America” event Dec. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Mountain View.