By Christy Porter, Managing Editor There was definite law enforcement presence at area school districts in Texas County on Friday, as a precaution to the nationwide warning via Tik Tok social media video regarding active shooter threats. “Although there were no credible threats received, the Licking Police Department took the situation very seriously and utilized…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Enjoy the Christmas edition, which features the Kindergarteners’ wishes to Santa written by the second graders; the second graders have also done the Christmas artwork sponsored by area businesses! Larry Dablemont shares his memories of “Christmas Socks,” and how…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Young and old alike wore big smiles at the Texas County Library Licking Branch on Saturday; they were enjoying Christmas stories when who should appear but Santa…without his reindeer. Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett had read The Little Fir Tree, by Margaret Wise Brown, and just finished Dino-Christmas, by Lisa Wheeler, when with…

Shari Harris, Publisher Fox Funeral Home presented their Holiday Remembrance Service Monday evening. Families and friends gathered to remember and honor their lost loved ones at the service. During the ceremony, the names of those being honored, were read aloud. The trio of Pastor Paul Richardson, Mrs. Julie Richardson and Mrs. Heidi Malikowski performed “Angels…

HOUSTON, Mo. – The Houston Lions Club Texas County Shop with a Hero Program was held on Saturday, December 18, at the Houston Walmart. “This year we raised $24,400 and were able to help 244 children have a better Christmas. The children also had the opportunity to go shopping with some of our local heroes,”…