Numerous emergency units were on the scene. The southbound lane was closed, and work resulted to change the traffic configuration to keep a south and north lane open. The Missouri Department of ...

An unsettled weather pattern continues next week, with the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms late Monday night into Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. Additional rain chances ...

Houston will celebrate today with the annual Emmett Kelly Clown Festival. The event is sponsored by the City of Houston and coordinated by Brenda Senter, a local resident.

Texas County ranked fifth in Missouri on Saturday in the annual spring firearms turkey season, the Missouri Department of Conservation said. Hunters in the county had killed 346 birds. The breakdown ...

Kenneth Eugene Cooperman, age 64, passed away on April 22, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Ken was born on Jan. 17, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Several activities are planned in Houston — including an opportunity to learn about Emmett Kelly Sr. and a production at the Melba.

Winning a big road game for the second time in three days, the Houston High School softball team beat Ava 11-2 on Thursday.

Letter: April is Financial Literacy Month — a time to reaffirm our commitment to equipping Missourians with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

The Houston High School softball team traveled to Ava on Thursday to play the Lady Bears.

Houston resident Jessica Spauldin was recently named SeniorAge 2025 Provider Reassessor of the Year.

Appointed Karen Smith as Cass Township clerk. Reviewed and approved a Senior Tax Credit application. The form will be available May 1 at the county clerk’s office or on the county’s website.

A tractor-trailer accident sent first responders to U.S. 63 south of Houston on Friday morning. At 6:30 a.m., the rig was reported on its top and food contents scattered from a box trailer near Hog ...