Don Tottingham Memorial Run planned for Saturday in Houston
The annual Don Tottingham Memorial Run – in honor of Houston’s mayor from 2011 to 2019 – is Saturday, Nov. 16.
Recovery efforts continue at Montauk State Park east of Licking
Montauk State Park continues recovery efforts after flooding that occurred Nov. 5, damaging a substantial amount of infrastructure. The park — situated east of Licking — sustained heavy damage and is ...
School board considering four-day schedule; approved softball field renovations
The 2025-2026 calendar, renovations at the softball field and program evaluations were discussed by the Houston R-1 School District Board of Education during a Tuesday, Nov. 12 meeting.
Deer strikes side of vehicle; injures one, state patrol says
A deer ran into the side of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Thursday night on Highway Y near the Texas and Howell County line. Tpr. Ethan Minge said the vehicle was driven by a 26-year-old woman from Mountain ...
FBI seeks identity of man in sex exploitation investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the ...
State tax credits available for Houston library project
Generous tax credits are available to donors for the Texas County Library Foundation project to build a new Houston library.
County commission acknowledges deputy hire, resignation
Were informed that Brandon Barnes, full-time deputy sheriff, gave a written notice of resignation, effective Nov. 13. Heard that Scott Logan was hired as a full-time deputy sheriff recruit. Logan ...