Organization seeks foster grandparents for program
An organization announced a recruitment process for foster grandparents in Texas County.
Weather Service warns cold weekend temperatures expected
The National Weather Service says it is time to prepare for a blast of Arctic temperatures to arrive this weekend, lasting through Monday. It says confidence is high that temperatures will remain ...
Texas County students receive honors at higher ed institutions
Texas County students were named to the honors lists at Southern New Hampshire University. Two were named to the President’s List. They are Johnathon Wood of Plato and Brianna Hicks of Bucyrus.
REAL ID for travel set for May 7 deadline
The federal REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7 is less than four months away. Currently, 41 percent of the Missouri Department of Revenue’s total document holders have a REAL ID. While a final rule ...
Bald, golden eagles on display at Jan. 23 event in southern Missouri
Bald and golden eagles will be on display during a free Eagle Days set for 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at Twin Pines Conservation Center in Winona. Advance registration is required and can be completed online at ...
Colorado wildlife officials rescue elk tangled in rope on ice climbing route
Wildlife officials and several climbers rescued a bull elk by lowering it down a cliff after the animal became entangled in a rope at a popular ice climbing area in southwestern Colorado.
Basketball Tigers drilled by Norwood
In a tale of two very different halves, the Houston High School boys basketball team was defeated by Norwood, 73-38, Tuesday night in Tiger Fieldhouse.
South-central Missouri project receives $29 million grant
Texas County is part of the Missouri hub that will receive about $29 million in funding for a minerals project.
Here’s how animals cope with the cold at Springfield’s zoo
How do you cope when the weather is bitterly cold? Do you relish hot showers or baths, walk around in the sunshine when possible, do puzzles to keep your mind sharp and enjoy favorite snacks?
PHOTOS: HHS boys basketball vs. Norwood
The Houston High School boys varsity and JV basketball teams hosted Norwood Tuesday night (Jan. 14) in Tiger Fieldhouse.
One claimed in Troop G accident; first fatality for 2025, patrol says
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported its first fatality of the year Tuesday afternoon in Shannon County. One person was killed and three injured in a U.S. 60 crash at the south ...
Texas County schools return to classrooms amid warming trend
Texas County school districts return to classrooms on Wednesday following a break due to snow. The National Weather Service said a warming trend builds into the area on Thursday and Friday, with highs ...