Coming Events: August 14, 2025

VILLAGE OF RAYMONDVILLE

The Village of Raymondville will hold a regular monthly council meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, at the Raymondville Community Room, 207 E Hwy B, Raymondville.

BUTTERFLY RELEASE

Three Rivers Hospice in Licking will host the first annual Memorial Butterfly Release at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 15, at Licking’s Old City Park. Call 573-674-1127 for more information.

STORM SIREN TESTING

Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 21.

EDGAR PRAIRIE DAYS

Edgar Prairie Days 2025 will take place August 22-24. Little Mr. & Miss contest and Extreme Cowboy Race/Challenge is Friday; Saturday is Parade at 11 a.m., Old Time Games & Cornhole at fire department, Hee Haw at school at 3 p.m., Open Road Band at fire department at 7 p.m. BBQ and gospel singing at fire department begins at 11 a.m. Sunday.

GOSPEL SINGING

New Life Freewill Baptist Church will host The Mattingly Family in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 31. All are welcome to attend.

LICKING FALL FESTIVAL

Licking Downtown Inc. will host the Licking Fall Festival on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Licking Mill. Vendor spaces are available as well as booths in our business showcase. Listen to live music by Michael O’Connor at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., enter your quilt in the quilt turning or join the hog calling contest, enjoy mill tours and storytelling, and meet your first responders. Other activities are still being planned. Call 573-674-2547 for a booth.

LICKING TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL

R&S Track will host a Truck & Tractor Pull on Saturday evening, September 20. Watch here for more details as they become available.

YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER GUN RAFFLE

The Young Community Center (Historic Anutt School) in Anutt is having a dinner and gun raffle drawing on Saturday, September 20, with the meal from 5-7 p.m. and the drawing at 6:45 p.m. Proceeds will assist with maintenance of the historic building and support of community projects. A Henry Big Boy X Model 357 Mag Rifle (Model #H012MX) will be raffled. Call 573-201-7236 or 573-247-6012 for more information.

GUN AND QUILT RAFFLE

The Fleet Reserve Association FRA Branch 364 is holding a Gun and Quilt Raffle. The raffles are in support of college scholarships. For more information call David Herndon at 417-967-0661.

TEXAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY

The Texas County Museum of Art & History and the Book Nook is open for the season. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays.

RECOVERY UNDERGROUND

Recovery Underground, a local support group, meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays, a Bible study at 6 p.m. on Thursdays, and Church at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, each week at 108 Main Street in Licking. For more information call Jake Carver at 573-889-7785.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Licking Chapter meets at 4 – 4:30 p.m. at the Licking United Methodist Church, 208 S. Main St. on Mondays. Attend a meeting to see if we can help you lose weight or maintain your lost weight. For more information, visit TOPS.org or call Kathleen at 573-548-1133.

GRIEF AND LOSS RECOVERY GROUP

Grief is normal when you experience a great loss, but if it’s been too long, you may need help. We are here Monday evenings at 5 p.m. and open to all! Meeting at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, on the corner of Hwy. 63 and College St., Licking. For more information, call Diane at 573-889-9197.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Licking United Methodist Church.

FREE ADDICTION RECOVERY CLASS

A program to help you overcome any form of addiction, based on the doctrine of Jesus Christ. If you or a loved one are struggling, please come! Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hwy. 63 and Hwy. E, Houston.

AOG LEGACY SERVICE

The Licking Assembly of God invites all to attend their weekly Legacy Service, held from 1 – 2 p.m. every Wednesday. This non-denominational service was begun to provide an option for those who wish to attend a mid-week service held during daylight hours.

LYNCH TOWNSHIP

Lynch Township’s meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Lynch Township Shed, 14472 Boiling Springs Road.

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Sons of the American Legion (SAL) will meet the first Thursday of each month at the Licking VFW Hall. Meet and greet begins at 4 p.m., with the meeting from 6 – 7 p.m.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

The Phelps Health Diabetes Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Delbert Day Cancer Institute. Call 573-458-7314 for information.

SHERRILL TOWNSHIP

Sherrill Township meets at 5:30 p.m. every other Thursday at the township shed located at 11875 South 137, in Licking. The next meeting is August 21.

BOONE TOWNSHIP MEETING

Boone Township meets the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting is at the Township Shed, 16245 Highway AF, Licking.

PARKINSON’S AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

The Phelps Health Parkinson’s and Caregivers Support Group meets the third Tuesday of each month, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Delbert Day Cancer Institute. Call 573-458-3007 for information.

OZARK MOUNTAIN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

The Ozark Mountain Amateur Radio Club meets the third Saturday of each month, at noon at the Lone Star Annex, 114 W. Main St. in downtown Houston. All are welcome, with young people interested in Ham Radio especially encouraged to attend. We can help with getting your FCC license! Contact Willy Adey at 417-260-4626 for more information.

MONTHLY MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN

The MC Cruise-In at Sonic in Licking, with DJs “Lew & Rick” of “The Road Show DJ service” is back. The motorcycles will be rolling in, we have lots & lots of door prizes & most of all friendly people! T-shirts are available for purchase. Cruise-Ins are the last Thursday of each month through September, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Junction of Hwy. 63 & 32. The rain date is the following Thursday from that date. Hope to see you there!

TEXAS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION

Licking Bridge Builders has transportation available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ride the bus, please make your appointment at least a day in advance by calling 573-674-3558 and talking with a volunteer.

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