Missouri congressmen introduce ‘Pony Up” legislation on mail delivery
Alford joins other Missouri congressmen, Emanuel Cleaver and Sam Graves, to introduce bipartisan legislation calling on the post office to pony up for customer’s late fees.
Houston Schools extends superintendent’s contract
The Houston R-1 School District Board of Education extended Dr. Justin Copley’s contract during a closed session meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
MONTAUK: Dedicated staff working hard to return park to normal
After a surprisingly dry October, November came — and it was like all the rain that was meant to be released over the course of October had built up in a bucket and was finally poured all at once over ...
Weather Service: Cold weather safety tips, considerations offered
The National Weather Service is offering some cold weather safety tips and considerations for those most vulnerable to the excessive cold.
Accident reported on Highway 137 north of Raymondville, authorities say
First responders were called at about 10 a.m. Saturday to a crash north of Raymondville on Highway 137, authorities said. Two fire departments — Licking and Raymondville — were called to the accident ...
Houston City Council to meet Tuesday at Houston City Hall
Members of the Houston City Council will meet Tuesday (Jan. 21) next week due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday.
Weather Service: Here’s what is predicted as temperatures fall
The National Weather Service says temperatures will remain below average the next few days with highs below freezing. Low temperatures in the single digits are likely Sunday night and Monday night for ...
Mark Twain National Forest joins California wildfire battles
Crew members from the Mark Twain National Forest are helping battle California wildfires. The Mark Twain Veteran Crew is a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighting group whose members all have prior ...
Lady Tigers struggle against Mountain Grove during home game, fall to 4-9
Houston’s girls basketball team fell to 4-9 after a loss to Mountain Grove Thursday (Jan. 16) at home. While the team tried to come back from a 24-point deficit at the end of the half, the game ...
Van runs off Highway 17, striking tree and injuring driver, patrol says
A Waynesville man was hurt Thursday afternoon after his van ran off Highway 17 and struck a tree, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Tpr. Jason Sentman said a northbound 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan ...
When ‘You’re the Coach’
When he was in 8th-grade back in 1982 in his hometown of Bedford, Virginia, Michael Wray Jr. wrote an essay that became the origin of a board game for football fans that he went on to invent.
MICHAEL “MIKE” PAUL SHERMAN, JR.
Michael “Mike” Paul Sherman, Jr., age 54 of Cabool, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in the Houston House facility in Houston, Missouri.