VFW respectfully retires flags while educating students
By Shari Harris, Publisher Members of Licking VFW Post #6337 and their auxiliary hosted an official Flag Retirement Ceremony on Thursday, and invited fifth grade students from Licking, Raymondville and Success Schools, along with students from Raymondville Christian School, to attend. More than 70 students participated and 160 flags were retired from service. A…
Read MoreWildcat Volleyball wins second in Cuba Tournament
The Wildcat Volleyball team started the week with some heartfelt losses, starting the week with a loss – 15-25, 17-25, 28-30 – to Willow Springs on the road on Monday, September 15. Their next match was a home contest against Cabool, and though they took it to four sets, the Lady Wildcats saw another loss,…
Read MoreCross Country brings home the medals
The Licking Wildcat Cross Country team traveled to compete in West Plains on Tuesday, September 16. The team did well at the meet, with five runners bringing home medals. Olivia Clayton finished 15th in the Girls’ Varsity race, with a time of 37.42; Ethan Stout finished 16th in the Boys’ Varsity race, with a time…
Read MoreWildcats go 3-1 on the week
By Coach Cole Roark On Thursday, September 18, Licking played host to Iberia. After a few days off from playing, Licking struggled to get going on the mound, giving up a three-run first inning. Licking trailed for the remainder of the game, but did make it interesting in the latter half of the game. Scoring…
Read MoreComing Events: September 25, 2025
MMRA RODEO The Edgar Springs Saddle Club will host an MMRA Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 27, at 7 p.m. TEXAS CO LIBRARY HOUSTON CLOSED FOR MOVING The Houston branch of the Texas County Library will be closed through Friday, October 3, while moving to their new building. FLU SHOT CLINIC The…
Read MoreClassifieds: September 25 – October 1, 2025
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Thursday, Friday & Saturday – Sept. 25, 26 & 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Salem go south on Highway 19 then east on Hwy B to 5687. Look for signs. Tools, pasture gate, manual hoist, chain saw, holiday items, collectibles, LPs, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, bread box, spice rack, couch,…
Read MoreObituary – Norma “Kee” Bell
Norma “Kee” Bell, 96, of Licking Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1928, in Beggs, Oklahoma, to Wood and Gladys (Jarvis) Duncan. Kee grew up in a large and close-knit family; she was one of ten children. She graduated from Plato High School…
Read MoreObituary – Elizabeth “Liz” Hallinan
Elizabeth Ann Steiner was born March 23, 1964, to parents Ann and Arthur Steiner. She went to her Lord on August 28, 2025. She fought a long battle with cancer. Liz married James (Jim) Hallinan on June 29, 1991. To this union were son Nathaniel Hallinan, of Austin, Texas (with grandchildren, Natalia, Nathaniel Jr, and…
Read MoreIn this edition: September 18, 2025
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Read MoreOpen House highlights firefighter equipment and skills
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Rural and City fire departments held an open house on Saturday at the Fox Fire Station. The public was invited into the fire station for demonstrations and one-on-one chats with firefighters, Texas County 911 dispatch and LPD officers. Three firefighters demonstrated a “bunker drill” where they donned full firefighting…
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