Houston Daily Digest Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Ty's Take
There's always been a thin line in cattle country between a man's livelihood and the temptation that comes with hard times, and this week we saw both sides of it play out in Texas County—one fellow heading to prison for taking what wasn't his, while others are out there doing the honest work of raising and showing livestock that feeds families and builds futures. Meanwhile, the city's wrestling with softer numbers on the sales tax side of things, which means tighter belts in Houston even as a new childcare grant suggests somebody downtown still believes in growth. That's the county right now: steady work, steady struggle, and people still trying to make it work.
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Houston Herald
Tammy Jo Keller of Bucyrus, Missouri, passed away on July 4 at age 64, leaving behind her husband of 43 years, Glenn, along with two children, 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Known for her warm hospitality, generous spirit and lifelong love of horses and music, Keller was remembered...
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Livestock judging jargon and more
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City of Houston receives grant to expand childcare
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New deputy joins Texas County Sheriff’s Department
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Man sent to prison on cattle theft
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Your guide to July’s must-see movies
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Report: Houston’s sales tax revenue down in June
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Woman injured Monday in two-vehicle crash on township road
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