Showers, thunderstorms expected today in Texas County
Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms will continue to move through the area today, the National Weather Service said. The heaviest rain will be this morning into this afternoon in far ...
Licking man arrested Wednesday by Missouri State Highway Patrol
Kyle A. Rector, 36, was arrested on charges of felony forgery, misdemeanor failure to appear, speeding, Dent County; misdemeanor failure to appear, no insurance, Laclede County; and misdemeanor ...
Early morning Texas County incident sends one to jail, patrol says
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a Mansfield man faces several charges following an early Thursday incident in Texas County.
Montauk to host volunteer clean-up day on Saturday, Feb. 1
Montauk State Park will host a volunteer clean-up day following a November flood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1. Montauk State Park received extensive damage to the campgrounds, several ...
Illness closes Licking School District
Illness has closed the Licking School District. Due to increasing numbers of students and staff absent due to illness resulting in low attendance and staffing shortages, the school district is closed ...
Water relief set for portions of Texas County amid district woes
A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued from the Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Texas County and water supplies will arrive Wednesday afternoon to aid the large region.
Blood drive planned for Valentine’s Day in Houston
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive on Valentine’s Day at First Christian Church on East Highway 17 in Houston. Donors provide all the blood for patients at Texas County ...
Ozark Action releases statement on potential funding freeze
Ozark Action Inc., which serves Texas County, has issued a statement on the potential funding freeze affecting the federal government: ...
Some without electrical service
A portion of rural Texas County is without power. Crews are working on the issue.
Deadline is Friday to apply for aid after flooding
Governmental entities in Texas County have until Friday to apply for FEMA repair funds following flooding last November. The State Emergency Management Agency early held a meeting in Houston to ...
Gov. Mike Kehoe dips deeply into surplus as Missouri budget grows to nearly $54 billion
Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled priorities Tuesday that will affect institutions in Texas County, ranging from education to the state workforce.
Weather Service predicts the amount of rainfall expected in area
The National Weather Service says Texas County will begin receiving rainfall starting late Wednesday night. âž” A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the eastern Ozarks (currently does not include ...