Emmett Kelly Festival was held in downtown Houston on Saturday. Some festivities took place on Friday night.

The Community Betterment and Arts Council began its annual “Fantastic Reasons to Walk and Ride” program for Houston kindergarten classes on Monday.

In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops and responses to local incidents.

Texas County’s unemployment rate was steady in March compared to February, the Missouri Department of Economic Development reported.

The annual Emmett Kelly Clown Festival drew crowds and lots of red noses to downtown Houston on Saturday. The event honors the world-famous clown who was raised on a farm east of Houston and had his ...

There is an increasing confidence in heavy rainfall and flooding, it said. The heaviest rainfall axis focuses along and north of Interstate 44. When will rain fall? Overnight tonight through Thursday.

Two persons were arrested Sunday on illegal drug charges in Texas County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Jenna B. Sparks, 21, of Bay City, Michigan, is charged with felony drugs, misdemeanor ...

On April 21, officers arrested a 34-year-old male for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. A report will be forwarded to the Texas County Prosecutor for formal ...

Members of the Houston City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, April 28, (tonight) at Houston City Hall.

The fire chief of Licking is resigning effective April 30. Aaron Greathouse expressed his gratitude at a recent Licking City Council meeting to those who had supported him over the last two years. He ...