Houston Herald

Founded in 1878, the Houston Herald is a celebrated weekly newspaper that serves as the main publication for Texas County. In 2015, it received recognition as one of the best newspapers in its category during the Missouri Better Newspaper Contest. The Herald also produces a section called The Messenger, which is distributed to local homes that do not have a subscription to the newspaper.

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A close look at burgers

4 days ago | houstonherald.com | Doug Davison

May is National Hamburger Month annually in the United States, and May 28 is National Hamburger Day. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m a huge fan of cheeseburgers and they would be my choice if I had to pick a single food as the only thing I could eat. They have the ability to completely satisfy my tastebuds and given the right preparation, I find their texture to be outstanding.
Inmate dies at state prison at Licking

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Isaiah Buse

An inmate at the South Central Correctional Center died Wednesday evening, the Missouri Department of Corrections said. Kevin Hausmann, 72, was pronounced deceased at 9:12 p.m. in a medical unit at the prison in Licking. He was serving a life sentence for one count of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy out of Barry County. He had been in prison since November 2021. An autopsy will be conducted, authorities said.
County commission discusses Senior Tax Freeze

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Isaiah Buse

Members of the Texas County Commission handled several matters during meetings May 21 and 22. Met with Kayce Smith, BPJ Insurance, on the county’s liability insurance. In other business, commissioners heard from: David Scantlin concerning county township roads. County citizens who had questions about the Senior Tax Freeze. A concerned citizen on property issues.
HOWARD WOLFORD - Houston Herald

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Isaiah Buse

Howard Wolford, age 80, son of Joe and Jean Wolford was born on April 20, 1945, in Houston, Missouri. He died on May 25, 2025, at his home in Bucyrus, Missouri.
HHS softball, baseball players make All-SCA list

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Doug Davison

Seven players from the Houston High School softball team and five from the HHS baseball team have received South Central Association All-Conference recognition for the 2025 season. Infield: Makinley Aaron (sr.) HHS senior Lacey Cavaness was named to the All-SCA First Team as an outfielder.
PHOTOS: Boys Basketball Fundamentals Camp in Houston

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Doug Davison

Posted inMedia PHOTOS: Boys Basketball Fundamentals Camp in Houston by Doug Davison 4 minutes agoMay 29th, 2025 HHS boys head coach Dan Narancich demonstrates "baseball pass" technique during a session for players in kindergarten through 3rd grade Thursday morning in Hiett Gymnasim. Credit: DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD Houston High School boys basketball head coach Dan Narancich is hosting a fundamentals camp for boys in kindergarten through 6th grade this week in Hiett Gymnasium. To view a...
Three die in state during Memorial Day weekend

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Isaiah Buse

Three people died in traffic crashes over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend counting period from 6 p.m., Friday, May 23, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
HHS grad promoted to sergeant in state patrol

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Isaiah Buse

A Houston High School graduate has been promoted to sergeant in the Missouri State Highway Patrol and will oversee a zone in Webster County. Timothy Mosley, a native of Houston, graduated from HHS in 1996. Mosley was appointed to the patrol on June 29, 2003, as a member of the 81st Recruit Class. After graduating the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop F, Zone 5, serving Camden and Miller counties. In April 2014, Mosley transferred to Troop D, Zone 10.
Report: 1 in 4 children in Texas County are hungry

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Isaiah Buse

A new study says 1 in 4 Texas County children face hunger. Feeding America’s latest “Map the Meal Gap” study shows that 1 in 5 children and 1 in 6 adults continue to face hunger in Ozarks Food Harvest’s service area, which covers a third of the state of Missouri. Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri.
Troop G reports fatality Wednesday

1 week ago | houstonherald.com | Isaiah Buse

Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Salem man died Wednesday afternoon after his vehicle struck the south side of Round Spring Bridge in Shannon County. Tpr. Sarah Swink said the northbound 2008 Toyota Yaris was operated by a 64-year-old driver, who was pronounced deceased at the scene at 4:25 p.m. by Shannon County Coroner Allen Ford. Next of kin has been notified. The vehicle was totaled in the crash on Route 19 about 17 miles north of Eminence.