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City to keep employee health insurance plan constant, absorb increase
Houston City Council members voted Monday to keep employee health costs the same for the next year, taking on a 7.91% expense increase during a special meeting.
Fort Leonard Wood to restore 24/7 access to South Gate starting May 6
Fort Leonard Wood announced the reestablishment of 24/7 access to its South Gate Monday, April 22. It will begin Monday, May 6.
Houston motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Licking
A Houston man was flown from the scene of a motorcycle crash with serious injuries, the state patrol said.
Lady Tigers earn big SCA win over Willow Springs
With plenty on the line with regard to conference championship implications, the Houston High School softball team came up with a huge victory by downing Willow Springs 10-7 Thursday at…
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Pregnancy Resource Center holds successful 7th annual ‘Banquet for Life’
The Pregnancy Resource Center of South Central Missouri held its 7th annual Banquet for Life, “In His Image,” April 4 at Faith Fellowship in Houston.
UDPATE: Suspect in Texas County murder case dies
A court appearance is set for a man accused of murder in Texas County.
Revamped HHS Baccalaureate set for May 1
The Houston Ministerial Alliance is putting a new twist on a traditional event with hopes of bringing more excitement and participation to its celebration of the graduating seniors.
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LOIS JOAN HASSELBRINK ENGLAND HENSHAW
Lois Joan Hasselbrink England Henshaw was born June 17, 1933, in Kellogg, Iowa to George Carl and Gretchen Louise (Smith) Hasselbrink. Lois passed away at Kabul Nursing Home April 23, 2024, at the age of 90.
JEFFREY RAY COLE
Jeffrey Ray Cole was born July 15, 1961, in Cabool, Mo. to Jesse and Louise (Stark) Cole. He passed away April 21, 2024, in Cabool.
DR. OREN KELLY BROUGHTON
Dr. Oren Kelly Broughton, son of Elby and Marguerite (Moutray) Broughton, was born Feb. 24, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away April 17, 2024, in Houston, Mo. at the age of 79.
Eric Laverne Yerk
Eric Laverne Yerk born Dec. 17, 1967 and left us on April 6, 2024.
WILSON EUGENE COATS
Wilson Eugene Coats, known as Eugene to family and friends, age 91, the son of Albert and Lena Coats was born Jan. 30, 1933. Eugene departed this life April 9, 2024, at Salem Care Center surrounded by his loved ones.