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Houston Daily Digest Sunday, July 12, 2026

Ty McDuffey

12 Jul 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Two search-and-rescue stories in one week remind you that in country this rural and this wet, things can turn serious fast—a car slides off B, a child wanders onto Boiling Springs Road, and suddenly half the county's looking. The good news is we've got the neighbors and the volunteer crews who know these roads and hollows well enough to find people when it matters most. Meanwhile the rain keeps coming and the river keeps rising, which is why you keep an eye on those flood watches even if they seem routine by now. This time of year in Texas County, you learn to stay ready.

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Houston Herald

First responders sent to accident on Highway B in Houston on Friday evening

Emergency responders were called to the scene of a vehicle accident on Highway B in Houston Friday evening. Details about injuries or the cause of the crash were not immediately available.

Boy found Saturday after search on Boiling Springs Road

A 17-year-old boy who went missing Friday from a Boiling Springs Road residence was found safe Saturday, authorities confirmed. The Texas County Sheriff's Department and Emergency Response Team conducted the search after the teen walked away from the home.

Licking’s aquatic center set to reopen Saturday, city says

Licking's aquatic center will reopen to the public Saturday following a temporary closure. The facility had been shut down but is now ready to welcome swimmers back.

Texas County under flood watch until 7 p.m. Saturday, Weather Service says

Texas County remains under a flood watch through 7 p.m. Saturday as the National Weather Service monitors heavy rainfall in the area. Residents should stay alert for potential flooding conditions.

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