Veterans honored at Licking Cemetery
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Veterans who fought in conflicts beginning with the Civil War and from nearly every branch of the service are represented at the Licking Cemetery, shared veteran Gary Gorman. While placing the flags, six or seven Civil War veterans with several state units were represented, approximately 24 World War I veterans,…
Read MoreAll-District and All-Conference Baseball honors
The Class 3 District 9 All-District Baseball honors have been announced, and Licking players earned four places on the All-District team. Juniors Malachi Antle and Cole Wallace, and sophomores Rusty Buckner and Keyton Cook received All-District honors this year. These four players also made the Frisco League Baseball All-Conference Team. Wildcat players Keyton Rinne and…
Read MorePhelps County R-III Graduation held
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreCounty youth bound for AL Boys/Girls State
Texas Co. AL Post #41 Boys and girls from around the state attend American Legion Boys/Girls State each summer to learn about the city, county and state political process. Four Texas County youth have been chosen to attend. American Legion Post #41 has selected from Houston High School, Bennie Cook, Zander Riggs and Aubrey Crockett,…
Read MoreGirl Scouts EKG helps first responders
By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County Girl Scouts #751 held their annual Emergency Komfort Giveaway (EKG) on Saturday, May 21, at Emmett Kelley Park in Houston. First responders from the City of Houston Fire Department, Licking Police Department, Houston Police Department, Manes Fire Department, Wright County Sheriff’s Department and Texas County Sheriff’s Department were expected…
Read MoreComing Events June 2, 2022
KINGTOWN CRUISE-IN The annual Kingtown Cruise-in held in memory of Danny Hebblethwaite will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, at 12038 Hwy. 137. The free event features classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Free hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. Bragging rights for fun and everyone is welcome. LICKING RODEO DAY AT BOOK NOOK…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 2 – June 8, 2022
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Read MoreDomestic assault
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On May 29, 2022, Texas County deputies were dispatched to assist the Licking Police Department with a domestic disturbance on Maple Avenue. After investigation by both departments, it was determined that an assault occurred on Hartville Road south of the city limit. A female victim stated she…
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Obituary – Adah R. Mohrman
Adah Ruth Mohrman, daughter of the late George and Ruth (Keith) Batek was born January 4, 1932, in Chicago, Ill., and departed this life on May 25, 2022, at her home in Raymondville, Mo. She was united in marriage to Earl Henry Mohrman on September 20, 1952, in Chicago, Ill. To this union six children…
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