Bulldogs were the first state champion from southwest Missouri after the playoff system was implemented by MSHSAA.

The Prayer Zone Challenge is 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, inside Tiger Fieldhouse at Houston Schools. The annual event is hosted by the Houston Ministerial Alliance.

Texas County Public Water Supply District No. 1 is hailing the operation of its new well. “The well is pumping as it should, ...

State Rep. Bennie Cook has been honored by the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association with the Leadership Award in recognition of his ...

At about 10 p.m. Christian Aid Ministries Search and Rescue arrived with nine personnel and a few drones. The Missouri team, ...

The Summersville Fire Department was called early Friday morning to a structure blaze on Route O. Authorities said EMS were ...

Starting Aug. 28, Missouri law will exempt child and adult diapers, qualifying feminine hygiene items and incontinence products. Businesses selling those items will begin reporting sales as negative ...

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced recently that Catherine Hanaway will replace Andrew Bailey as the state’s next attorney ...

Elmer Parmenter was a frail, quiet man, of little significance to the world.

The phrase became common in the early 1700s, combining the meanings of “fair” (just and equitable) and “square” (honest and straightforward). It emphasizes honesty and integrity in actions, and “above ...

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Proceeds from the event benefit Houston Education Foundation, a nonprofit supporter of the Houston R-1 School District.