Houston Daily Digest Friday, July 17, 2026
Ty's Take
A barbershop opening in a county seat of 2,000 doesn't sound like much until you remember that a barbershop is where men still gather, still talk, still belong to something. EK Barbershop is a Houston native coming home with capital and conviction, which matters more than the square footage or the chairs—it matters because it says somebody still believes this place is worth building in, not just passing through. The rest of the week brought the usual small-town friction: a school board fight that'll simmer over coffee at the café, two arrests that remind us the state patrol's always watching the highways, and the steady reminders in the obituaries that we're all temporary here. But that barber chair is the note worth holding onto.
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Houston Herald
Houston native brings hometown dream to life with EK Barbershop
A Houston native has opened EK Barbershop, turning a longtime community dream into reality. The new business represents a personal achievement for the owner and adds another service option to the local area.
OBITUARY: Marjorie M. Daugherity
Marjorie M. Daugherity of Bucyrus passed away July 13 at age 97, leaving behind three sons, multiple grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24 at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston, with interment to follow at Pine Lawn Cemetery.
Board member’s defamation case against superintendent surfaces at meeting
A school board member's defamation lawsuit against the superintendent came to light during a recent board meeting. The legal dispute surfaced during official proceedings, raising questions about tensions within the district's leadership.
Diana Mae McGuire, 62, of Licking died July 13 surrounded by family, leaving behind her husband, two children, and two grandchildren. She was remembered for her love of gardening, fishing, and her family, and will be honored at a visitation and service Saturday, July 18 at Fox Funeral Home.
Plato sophomore earns national softball recognition
A Plato High School sophomore has earned recognition for her softball achievements at the national level. The student athlete's accomplishments highlight the athletic talent emerging from the local school district.
Two arrested late Wednesday night by state patrol; taken to Texas County Jail
State patrol officers arrested two individuals late Wednesday night and transported them to Texas County Jail. The arrests concluded an operation by highway law enforcement in the area.
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