Tick season is upon us (ugh)
It’s getting to be that time of year again when over the next several months, some residents of the Ozarks will have to pluck a tick from their arms, legs or other bodily locations.
Cabool man arrested on sexual assault warrant, state patrol says
A Cabool man was arrested Monday afternoon on a felony warrant for an alleged sexual assault in Howell County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
HHS baseball loses in extra innings to Seymour
After scoring 2 runs in the fifth inning to tie the game, the Houston High School baseball team lost in eight innings to Seymour on Monday.
Weather Service: Active weather situation for remainder of week
The National Weather Service said Tuesday there is also increasing concern for heavy rainfall and flooding potential late this week and into the weekend. An active weather situation will begin as ...
Ozarks Food Harvest, affiliates hit with cut
Ozarks Food Harvest will lose an estimated $3 million worth of food this year due to USDA cuts, it announced Monday.
Highway 17 in Texas County to be reduced for pavement improvements
Highway 17 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement improvements.
Deputy’s report: Break-in reported at vacant home
On March 6, a deputy was dispatched regarding a report of a domestic incident at a Dogwood Road residence at Mountain Grove. The officer made contact with a 35-year-old woman there who said a ...
HHS softball team goes 2-1 at SCA Tournament
After being defeated in the first round, the Houston High School softball team won twice in the second annual South Central Association Conference Tournament last Saturday at Mountain Grove.
HHS school records set at season-opening track meet
Two school records were set as the Houston High School boys and girls track and field teams kicked off the 2025 season last Friday at the annual Osage Open in Osage Beach.
Houston Police: Licking man cited for stealing
On March 24, officers arrested Clarence L. Hall, 33, of Houston, on an active Texas County warrant per charge driving while revoked/suspended. Hall was transported to the Texas County Jail, where he ...
Weather Service: Heavy rain, flooding potential for this week
The National Weather Service said there is increasing concern for heavy rainfall and flooding potential late this week and into the weekend. âž” Unsettled weather continues from mid-week into the ...
Hail falls Sunday afternoon
A round of hail fell Sunday afternoon on Houston and parts of Texas County, according to National Weather Service radar. In Houston, parts of the town reported many nickel- to quarter-size hail stones ...