Coming Events August 11, 2022
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH The Licking Assembly of God will be holding a Back to School Bash from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, 205 Hwy. 63, on Saturday, August 13. There will be food, games, prizes and family fun for all ages. Free haircuts and hygiene items and much more! STORM SIREN TESTING…
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Yard/Garage Sale: Moving Sale: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1102 Industrial Dr., Houston. Large doll collection, kitchen items, yard items and lots of miscellaneous. H/16/1tc Yard Sale: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 506 S. Airport Rd., Houston. Off to college, selling various items and clothes. H/16/1tp Yard Sale: 7…
Read MoreObituary – Donald E. Hall
Donald E. Hall, 96, of Licking, passed away on August 8, 2022, at his home near Boiling Springs. Don was born in Keenes, Ill., on October 23, 1925, to Herbert C. and Lucy (Coil) Hall. Don was raised with two sisters. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and rockwork. He built a lake front…
Read MoreObituary – Norma Hinton
Norma (Barton) Hinton, age 89, daughter of George and Mary Barton, was born August 5, 1933. She passed away August 6, 2022. Norma married Glenn Hinton on August 20, 1954, in Pacific, Mo. They had one daughter, Mary Louise. Glenn and Norma celebrated 53 years together. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn;…
Read MoreStealing and kidnapping investigation leads to arrest
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff HOUSTON, Mo. (August 4, 2022) – On August 2, 2022, Texas County Deputies and a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper responded to a business in the Hartshorn area for a report of an attempted abduction. A juvenile male report being approached by a man (later identified as Darryl…
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Winners abound at Texas County Fair
By Shari Harris, Publisher The 2022 Texas County Livestock Fair was held Tuesday through Saturday last week at the Texas County Fairgrounds near Houston. Shows held throughout the week included Youth and Open Rabbit, Poultry, Hog, Sheep, Goats, Beef, Dairy Cattle, and Dairy Goat; Showmanship for Poultry, Rabbit, Goat, Sheep, Steer and Pig; the Sheep…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 4, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield, Reflections from the Road, tells the story of “Two Farmers,” and two friends. Larry Dablemont shares “A Sure-Fire ’Coon Remedy.” The Texas County Museum of Art & History is in its 18th year, and is urging all…
Read MoreRoad Rally races through Texas County
By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County was the location for the Missouri Ozark Rally 2022 on Saturday, July 30. Drivers and their cars gathered at the Texas County Fairgrounds that morning to start the competition. Fifteen cars competed, with one withdrawn before the race. Eight of those finished the route, and the #890 car, with…
Read MoreKids weigh in at tournament
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Kids were casting, reeling in and weighing in at the Kids Trout Tournament held Saturday at Montauk State Park and sponsored by the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge. The event has been held for over 30 years, shared John Johnston, a representative of the lodge. Lee Williams, Dorman L. Steelman Lodge,…
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