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By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On the evening of September 14, 2022, Texas County deputies responded to a business in Cabool to investigate a reported assault. Deputies were advised that the incident occurred at a residence on Colburn Road. The victim, a 61-year-old male was observed by deputies to have a large laceration…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On August 26, 2022, the Texas County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into allegations that a 20-year-old male had sexual contact with a person less than 14 years old and a person less than 17 years old. During forensic interviews with the victims, it is alleged that suspect…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Leading up to September 11, Candice Shepherd’s fourth grade class at Licking Elementary welcomed first responders to participate with them as they learned about and honored the lives of those affected by 9/11. The tragic events of that day happened before the students were born, but the events shaped the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Saturday, September 17, Raymondville will host the Festival of Yesteryear, with a full day of fun, food, vendors, contests and fellowship. Licking R-VIII welcomes and introduces new teachers; this is part one of the introductions. Texas County Memorial Hospital…

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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Assembly of God Senior Pastor Paul Richardson is an integral part of the Licking Police Department as volunteer chaplain. Richardson took the more formal volunteer position after the departure of Darius Wentz, already having an established relationship with the LPD. Pastors in the Licking community consistently work with the…

By Shari Harris, Publisher On Wednesday, September 7, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 at Busch Stadium in an evening game. A midweek Major League Baseball (MLB) game isn’t where you’d expect to find 240 fans from the surrounding area, but this wasn’t just a baseball game. Mrs. Briana Link, Choir and…

TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. (September 12, 2022) – The Texas County Memorial Hospital board of trustees met last week to finalize a search committee for the chief executive officer position that is open at the hospital. Board members unanimously agreed to place an interim CEO in the position until a new CEO is hired. Wes Murray,…