County unemployment rate steady in February
Texas County’s unemployment rate was steady in February compared to January, the Missouri Department of Economic Development reported.
Deputy’s report: Bucyrus man reports animal attack
On March 26, a 43-year-old Bucyrus man reported an animal attack. The man told an investigating deputy that on March 25, two dogs attacked a calf at his Highway ZZ property, and it later died. He said ...
Authorities searching for missing girl near Licking
The Texas County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing girl in northern Texas County. The girl is 10 years old with blonde hair. Deputies are looking in an area near Texas Tower Road and ...
Houston Police: Man charged with failing to register as sex offender
On March 31, officers arrested Frank L. Gayer, 56, of Houston, following a short-term investigation. Gayer was later charged with failure to register as a sex offender pursuant to Section 589.400-.425 ...
Some highways continue to be closed in the region, MoDOT says
Highways continue to be closed in the area due to high water, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Listed on Monday morning are: Highway BB at Boiling Springs. Highway Y on the ...
Weather Service: Freeze warning set for county
A Freeze Warning is in effect until 9 this morning. Another Freeze Warning has been issued for the entire area beginning at 11 p.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service said ...
Cabool Police: Officers work gas station accident
In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops and responses to local incidents.
West Plains flooding claims second life
Flooding in West Plains claimed a second life Friday night, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
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 ...
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 ...
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.