Texas County Memorial Hospital started off 2021 in the black despite decreased overall revenues, hospital board members heard at their monthly meeting on Tuesday.
Some Texas County households would qualify for subsidies for broadband internet service following action this week by the Federal Communications Committee.
Funeral planners or family members of eligible deceased veterans may now request Military Funeral Honors from Houston’s American Legion Post 41.
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A second dose COVID-19 vaccination event will be held Tuesday, March 9, at the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce community building on North U.S. 63.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released figures Sunday on the latest vaccination rate by county.
A reported grass fire at noon Saturday sent the Licking Fire Department to Shafer Road.
A trailer-truck was reported on fire at about 10 a.m. Saturday on northbound Highway 17 between Geist and Ballpark roads.
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Ozarks Healthcare, the Missouri National Guard, Howell County Health Department, and City of West Plains partnered to present a second mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the West Plains Civic Center on Friday, Feb. 26.
New recruits, as well as our favorites, enjoyed the first day of practice at Mizzou Football Spring Camp on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Columbia.
As construction of the new General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital continues, portions of Headquarters, Hawaii and Illinois avenues will be closed for about six months beginning March 1.
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Senate Bill 26, legislation that seeks to create provisions relating to public safety; Senate Bill 55, a measure that would make changes to education rules; Senate Bill 72, which would designate the first week of September as Fo…
Photos from the Houston High School girls basketball team's game at Willow Springs (Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Willow Springs, Mo.).
Texas County recorded 10 COVID-19 cases in the last three days, the county health department reported Thursday.
Ozarks Healthcare, the Missouri National Guard, Howell County Health Department, and City of West Plains will partner to host a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the West Plains Civic Center Friday, Feb. 26. (today)
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Playing in a tough environment against a talented team on a championship mission, the Houston High School girls basketball team put up a worthy fight for 2 1/2 quarters Thursday night in Munford Gymnasium at Willow Springs.
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In a Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 3 District 9 Tournament game Tuesday, the Houston High School girls squad ran into a buzz saw and fell 77-41 at Steelville.
With prolific scoring through the first three quarters, the Houston High School girls basketball team cruised to an easy victory in the first round of the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 3 District 9 Tournament last Saturday in Hiett Gymnasium, routing Dixon 86-41.
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With a pair of runs in the ninth inning the St. Louis Cardinals tied up their first Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals 4-4 at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. Both teams opted to end the game there rather than going into extra innings. The C…
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OBITUARIES
Jimmie Dean Conley Sr. of St. Louis, 86, passed away Feb. 20, 2021.
Norma V. Williams, age 94, left this world on Feb. 20, 2021, to be with her Lord. She was the daughter of Enoch and Frances (Allen) Sunderland and born July 4, 1926, on a farm north of Callao, Mo.
Sara Jeanette (Bilderback) Dodds, age 43, daughter of Sue (Stark) Hodges and Marvin Bilderback, was born March 18, 1977, in Houston, Mo. She passed away Feb. 18, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.
Carol Sue Wake 76, of Mountain Grove, passed away Feb. 19, 2021. The daughter of Clyde and Mescal Reed Angerman, she was born Feb. 11, 1945, in Abilene, Texas.
COLLEGE SPORTS
The Tigers practiced for the first time in 2021 on Friday and soon fans will get a glimpse.
Coming off an efficient win against Florida, the Tigers now face a slumping Tennessee squad in their home finale.
Feb. 24—COLUMBIA — Enough of Ole Miss, Missouri must be saying. For the second time this season, the Rebels defeated the Tigers men's basketball team, this time 60-53 on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena. Two weeks ago, the Tigers wilted at Oxford in a 21-point loss. This one was just as painful. Missouri, down nine at halftime, got it tied 50-50 on a Jeremiah Tilmon spin move with 2:44 remaining. By ...
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A national survey found that one in three museums is at risk of closure because of the financial impact of the pandemic.
The lure of a future payout — an unknown result — kept people playing, and that's what made it illegal, a judge wrote.
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Thankfully, we’ve gotten a break from cold weather this week, but how about that Arctic blast that dominated the Ozarks last week and the previous week?
On Dec. 13, 1636, a militia was formed from the men of the Massachusetts Colony for the defense of the settlers.
If you receive an unsolicited or unexpected communication asking you to provide personal information, download an attachment or send money, beware — Phishing scams take countless forms, but many of these communications are from impostors masquerading as trustworthy businesses and organizations.
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Former President Donald Trump repeated his election lies on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, looking to reclaim his role as the Republican Party's kingmaker as he positions himself to play a major role in the 2022 midterm elections.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responds as a second former aide is accusing him of sexual harassment, according to the New York Times.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) weighs in on Sen. Josh Hawley's (R-MO) remarks at CPAC, calling him out for using fear and lies to generate enthusiasm as he and other Republicans look toward the 2024 presidential race.
Myanmar's military junta has increased its use of violence against peaceful protesters. At least 18 were killed Sunday, the deadliest day yet since the military took power earlier this month.
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to endorse the emergency use of a single dose of a vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson. A study showed it was 66% effective in the U.S.
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An Alaska woman had the scare of a lifetime when using an outhouse in the backcountry and she was attacked by a bear, from below.
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Customs and Border Protection officers working this month in the Port of Cincinnati seized 44 pounds of cereal flakes that may have been “frosted,” just not with sugar.
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Former President Donald Trump repeated his election lies on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, looking to reclaim his role as the Republican Party's kingmaker as he positions himself to play a major role in the 2022 midterm elections.
