Isaiah Buse has served as the owner/editor of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves ...

The Houston High School softball team played Ava during the Class 2 District 4 semifinals on Monday. To view pictures from ...

A color run to benefit Piney River Technical Center Health Science students headed to nationals is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17. The cost for the 5k walk/run is $25 per person. A free bandana, snacks and ...

Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected by the middle of this week in Texas County, the National Weather Service says. Temperatures are expected to be 10-15 degrees above normal. Some temperatures ...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced Friday that some of its patrol vehicles will begin using “ghost graphics,” or low-visibility logo markings that make the fact that the vehicle is operated ...

Sales tax revenue in Houston, Cabool and Texas County increased in April compared to 2024, according to a recent report.

A deadline of May 31 was announced Monday for names to be included on a donor tree for the new Texas County Library branch in Houston. A minimum donation of $500 allows anyone to place their name or ...

On May 6, a deputy was dispatched regarding a report of unlawful use of a firearm at a Reed Road residence at Licking.

The Houston Community Foundation (HCF) awarded two scholarships to area students recently. The Montgomery Scholarship was awarded to Brody Adkison for $5,000 – renewable up to $20,000. Adkison is a ...

Each year, millions of dollars in unclaimed property make their way to the Missouri state treasurer’s office. This property includes forgotten utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance proceeds and ...

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

Showers and thunderstorms will increase through the day Monday, the National Weather Service said. It says to be prepared for lightning and brief heavy rainfall. These storms will be scattered.