Starting Aug. 28, Missouri law will exempt child and adult diapers, qualifying feminine hygiene items and incontinence products. Businesses selling those items will begin reporting sales as negative ...

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced recently that Catherine Hanaway will replace Andrew Bailey as the state’s next attorney ...

The Prayer Zone Challenge is 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, inside Tiger Fieldhouse at Houston Schools. The annual event is hosted ...

The University of Missouri Extension of Texas County recognized two farm families at the 2025 Texas County Livestock Fair.

The sheriff’s role is limited to assistance and reporting. RSMo § 58.451.2: “The law enforcement officer shall assist the ...

A drug-trafficking investigation led to the arrest Tuesday night of four persons following a pursuit in Texas County.

Missouri Ozarks Community Health recently welcomed Ashlynn Vonderheide, a family nurse practitioner, to its medical team.

In the midst of financial challenges in public education, Houston Schools continues to eye improvements on campus in creative ways. Dr. Justin Copley, superintendent, shared updates on completed ...

The phrase became common in the early 1700s, combining the meanings of “fair” (just and equitable) and “square” (honest and straightforward). It emphasizes honesty and integrity in actions, and “above ...

Joan Marie Ivie, daughter of J.R. and Wilma (Litty) Ivie, was born in Steelville, Missouri on the Zahorsky farm, on Sept. 20, ...

Elmer Parmenter was a frail, quiet man, of little significance to the world.

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