Texas County Girls Camp
Submitted A total of 31 girls attended the three-day Texas County Girls Camp. They participated in various activities including learning to sew, archery, canoeing, crafts and many other things. There were four teams; camp bucks could be earned as a team or individually by being on time for worship or group time, having the cleanest…
Read MoreLicking Elementary welcomes new principal
By Julianna Thrasher I was raised in a small town about an hour away: Conway, Mo. After high school, I attended and graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College; I continued to finish my Bachelor’s degree at Central Methodist University. My student teaching experience was in Lebanon, Mo., in a first grade classroom. Upon graduating…
Read MoreThe End: Tails and Tales
By Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett The Summer Reading Program at the Texas County Library of Licking, Tails and Tales has successfully reached its end. The fun of reading, learning and growing, however, will continue long after the season has changed. The children of our community who participated and completed the required reading, activities and event attendance, were…
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Coming Events August 12, 2021
VFW BINGO SUSPENDED The Licking VFW has suspended Bingo August 13 due to COVID concerns. STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. in Licking on Thursday, August 19. TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING The Texas County Democratic Central Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m., in…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 12 – August 18, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Friday & Saturday, August 13-14, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. 18260 Buckner Road, Licking. L/32/1tp Yard Sale: Thursday – Saturday, August 12-14, 9 a.m. – ? 108 College Ave. at The Store. Lots of baby girl clothes 0-18 mo., boys size 10-14, women’s small – 3XL, juniors jeans 0-7, dishes, Vera…
Read MoreObituary – Sherryn L. Postlewait
Sherryn Luella (Hickcox) Postlewait, age 64, was born August 7, 1956, in Kansas City, Kan., to Wilma Ellifrits and Ray Hickcox. She died August 5, 2021, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo., after a brief, but fiercely fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She is preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Hickcox; her father,…
Read MoreDrug Arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On the evening of August 7, 2021, a Texas County Deputy patrolling E Highway north of Houston observed a black Dodge truck commit several traffic violations. After following the vehicle and observing its operation, the deputy initiated a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Michael…
Read MoreObituary – Margaret M. Peterson
Margaret Mary Peterson, 57, of Licking, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at home. Born August 13, 1963, in St. Louis, Mo. to Robert and Dorothy Wind. Margie is preceded in death by her father, Robert Wind; and one brother, Norman Wind. She is survived by her loving husband, Peter Peterson; her mother, Dorothy Wind;…
Read MoreLots of winners at the Fair
The muggy, hot days of the last week of July didn’t deter fair exhibitors at this year’s Texas County Fair. From livestock to art, crafts and produce, exhibitors showcased their talents for the county to see. All of the exhibitors worked hard to be fair-ready, and all should be commended for their work, not just…
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