Houston Daily Digest Sunday, August 02, 2026

Ty's Take

Texas County Memorial Hospital is putting money to work where it matters most, adding staff and equipment while county voters gear up for what looks to be another close one come November. The grants and purchases that TCMH announced this week represent the kind of steady investment that keeps a rural hospital competitive and, frankly, keeps folks from having to drive two hours for basic care. Meanwhile, the county clerk's office is getting ready for Saturday morning absentee voting, and if you've got questions about registration or need to cast an early ballot, now's the time to handle it rather than wait until Election Day when the line's out the door. Both of these things say something about how a county seat works when it's running right: the hospital keeps the lights on and the doors open, and the courthouse makes sure everybody gets a fair shake at the ballot box.

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Houston Herald

TCMH boasts grants, purchases and hires

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Absentee balloting available Saturday morning at county clerk’s office

Voters in Texas County can cast absentee ballots Saturday morning at the county clerk's office in the Texas County Administrative Center on Grand Avenue, with voting available from 8 a.m. to noon. The primary election to select party nominees takes place Tuesday and includes two contested races and...

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