MoDOT lists roads closed in Texas County following heavy rainfall
Texas County highways are closed Sunday morning following heavy rains, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Highway BB at Boiling Springs is closed southwest of Licking. Highway Y near the ...
One drowns in West Plains flooding
One person drowned Friday night as high water swept through West Plains, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Cpl. C.P. Chatman said a vehicle driven by a 57-year-old man from O’Fallon was washed ...
Program providing meals for elementary students seeks funding
The “Pack a Punch” food program that provides food for elementary students to take home on Fridays has run out of funds for the remainder of the school year.
High water causing issues for Texas County rural water district
High water on the Big Piney River has dislodged a line for a Texas County water district, officials said Saturday morning. Those affected live on Highway BB at Boiling Springs.
Some highways now closed in Texas County, MoDOT says
Two highways are closed Satuday morning in Texas County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Highway BB at Boiling Springs is closed southwest of Licking. Highway U — both eastbound and ...
Vehicles collide with cows; U.S. 60 closed on Friday night
U.S. 60 east of Mansfield was closed Friday night after a tractor-trailer hauling cattle overturned. Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol said multiple secondary accidents occurred involving ...
Flooding hits southern Missouri; more rain expected today
Heavy rain caused flooding in areas south and southeast of Texas County on Friday, authorities said. There were evacuations and heavy damage overnight in West Plains.
Texas County under flood warning
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until 11:45 p.m. Friday for Texas County.
Scholarship available to Texas County graduates
Gentry Residential Liaison Council is making available the Brian Cody $500 scholarship to public, private or homeschool graduates of Texas County.
April activities and a special thanks
Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, bring the kiddos to meet the Easter Bunny at the Houston branch. Get a picture and an Easter egg treat. The Cabool branch will have a “Secret Garden” party for ...
‘Meet and greet’ set to discuss Kelly, town’s aspirations for local efforts
A local organization is sponsoring a “meet and greet” event for local residents to learn more about the life of the world-famous clown whose start began in Houston.
County man charged after scuffle with deputy
A Cabool man is charged with a pair of felonies after being involved in a physical altercation with a Texas County Sheriff’s Department deputy following a traffic stop on April 2.