Houston Daily Digest Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Ty's Take
The FFA kids packing meals against food insecurity and the sheriff's office dealing with a fatal shooting in the same news cycle tells you something about what Texas County is right now. We've got young people stepping up to help their neighbors eat, which speaks to who we are. We've also got the harder realities that come with any county this size, the ones that don't always end clean. Both things are true. Both things matter. The football team's got to shuffle the schedule because of construction, the Lady Tigers are playing strong volleyball, and folks coming up short on groceries can call for help over the holiday. This is the week, and it's ours.
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Weather Alerts
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:37AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105. Minimal overnight relief with temperatures in the middle to upper 70s. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures an...
Houston Herald
Houston, Licking FFA students pack meals against food insecurity
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HHS football to move more home games due to ongoing construction
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Library column: School memories and plenty of news
The library invites readers to visit and cool off indoors while enjoying their summer reading selections.
Sheriff: Man dies after being shot by officer in pursuit that ended in Texas County
A man died following a law enforcement shooting during a pursuit that concluded in Texas County, with no officers injured during the incident. An outside agency is handling the investigation.
Lady Tigers roll Bakersfield in straight sets to start 2026 season
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Here’s how to reach help over the long weekend holiday
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will increase patrols across roadways and waterways during Labor Day weekend as part of Operation C.A.R.E., focusing on speed, seat belt, and impaired driving enforcement from Friday at 6 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 7. Travelers are encouraged to use the MoDOT...
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