Cabool Police: Officers report 10 traffic stops
In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops and responses to local incidents.
Roby Fire Department places truck at Success station
The Roby Fire Department is marking a landmark for its Success station. For the first time in the last five to seven years, a fire truck has been overhauled to house at Success, which will reduce ...
Government offices closed; no mail service today
Governmental offices are closed today (Monday, Jan. 20), for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no postal service. Many school districts — including Houston — also are closed for the ...
State Rep. Bennie Cook elected House Republican Conference Chair
State Rep. Bennie Cook has been elected as the Republican Conference Chair for the Missouri House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 legislative session.
Melba to host Disney Variety Show
A Disney Variety Show show is planned Jan. 31 at the Melba Performing Arts Center in downtown Houston. The STARS Foundation will host the 7 p.m. entertainment. Tickets are $8. Reserve them at ...
Missouri congressmen introduce ‘Pony Up” legislation on mail delivery
Alford joins other Missouri congressmen, Emanuel Cleaver and Sam Graves, to introduce bipartisan legislation calling on the post office to pony up for customer’s late fees.
Houston Schools extends superintendent’s contract
The Houston R-1 School District Board of Education extended Dr. Justin Copley’s contract during a closed session meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
MONTAUK: Dedicated staff working hard to return park to normal
After a surprisingly dry October, November came — and it was like all the rain that was meant to be released over the course of October had built up in a bucket and was finally poured all at once over ...
Weather Service: Cold weather safety tips, considerations offered
The National Weather Service is offering some cold weather safety tips and considerations for those most vulnerable to the excessive cold.
Accident reported on Highway 137 north of Raymondville, authorities say
First responders were called at about 10 a.m. Saturday to a crash north of Raymondville on Highway 137, authorities said. Two fire departments — Licking and Raymondville — were called to the accident ...
Weather Service: Here’s what is predicted as temperatures fall
The National Weather Service says temperatures will remain below average the next few days with highs below freezing. Low temperatures in the single digits are likely Sunday night and Monday night for ...
Houston City Council to meet Tuesday at Houston City Hall
Members of the Houston City Council will meet Tuesday (Jan. 21) next week due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday.