Houston Daily Digest Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Ty's Take
There's something about a restaurant deciding to pack up and start fresh that tells you more about a town than any economic report ever could. Panda House moving to a new location for a total refresh isn't just business as usual, it's the kind of investment that only happens when an owner believes people are going to keep walking through the door for years to come. That kind of faith in Houston matters, especially in a county seat where every established business is part of the fabric. Meanwhile, the Food Pantry's grant from OFH is the other side of that same coin, the community catching those who need catching. Both things happening in the same week, in a town this size, means somebody's paying attention to what keeps a place standing.
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 12 at 1:55AM CDT until August 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT...Daily maximum heat index values around 100 to 106 are expected. Overnight low temperatures will remain in the middle to upper 70s. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southwest Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high hum...
Houston Herald
Panda House looks forward to total refresh in new location
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Child sexual abuse allegations lead to Licking man’s indictment
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Food Pantry receives grant funding from OFH
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Linda Sue Lawson, 74, of Texas County passed away on August 10, 2026, at her home after a lifetime devoted to helping others through work with the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and Ozark Action Inc. A native of Pensacola, Florida, she is survived by her husband Donald, two...
Woman faces six charges following arrest Monday night in Texas County
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