Houston Daily Digest Saturday, August 15, 2026
Ty's Take
A missing girl found safe, two separate wrecks that could've gone worse, and a doctor at Texas County Memorial Hospital making the kind of split-second call that reminds you why having real medical talent in a county seat matters, even one this small. That's the week that was around here, the kind of news that doesn't make the state papers but makes every parent and grandparent in Houston and Licking sit a little easier at the supper table. Meanwhile, a new Mexican food spot opened its doors and the city's got ten grand to start helping folks with business ideas, which says something about how this town refuses to fold up even when the economy's been tight. Small victories stack up. They always do out here.
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Weather Alerts
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 15 at 2:44AM CDT until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme hea...
Houston Herald
Newly opened Tina’s Tacos and Beer serves Mexican and American food
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OBITUARY: Janis Borneman Mayberry
Janis Borneman Mayberry, 93, passed away on August 13, 2026, at her daughter's home in Plato, Missouri, surrounded by family. A long-time resident of the Plato area, she was active in her community through the Order of the Eastern Star and served on the election board. Services will be held...
Two hurt in Friday afternoon accident south of Houston
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Patient thanks TCMH emergency medicine physician for lifesaving clinical judgment
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A 15-year-old West Plains girl was located after authorities issued a Missouri Endangered Person Advisory on August 10 when she ran away from a residence in West Plains. Mya Lynne McClung had last been seen entering a wooded area near the intersection of Route 160 and Private Road 6350 without her...
Report: Houston, Cabool sales tax revenue increased in July
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Houston receives $10,000 grant to start small-business incubator
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Letter: Support the Houston Senior Center
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County Commission approves road maintenance contract with Sherrill Township
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Two hurt in crash north of Houston
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