Area News

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Texas County Memorial Hospital hosted a Community Health Fair April 14. Participants were greeted at the entrance, and paperwork was completed efficiently. Friendly staff from the hospital and participating vendors guided attendees to receive that which was applicable for their needs. Preventative health blood screenings were offered, and various departments…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On the morning of April 15, 2022, Texas County deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Route M in the Huggins area. A female subject reported that her boyfriend had threatened to shoot her and prevented her from calling for help. The female stated Tyler Jones was…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff A joint investigation conducted by the Houston Police Department and the Texas County Sheriff’s Office led to the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Raymondville. Information developed by a Houston police officer led to the issuance of the warrant. On April 14, 2022, members of…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On April 12, 2022, a Texas County deputy began an investigation involving an alleged sexual assault on a child victim. During the investigation the two child victims provided information alleging that an adult acquaintance had sexual contact with them while visiting their residence. The suspect, Andrew Nix, was…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On the evening of April 12, 2022, a Texas County deputy patrolling Route VV in the Licking area observed a Chevrolet Equinox commit a traffic violation. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. During the contact with the driver, the deputy observed signs of drug use…

The General Municipal Election held on April 5, 2022, ended in a tie between Ward II Alderman candidates Mike Aiken (incumbent) and Linda Breedlove. In consideration of all, a special election will be held, tentatively on Tuesday, May 3, to decide the seat on the Board of Aldermen. Any questions about voting in the special…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares reflections of kids and a Montauk State Park cleanup in “Kids Will Be Kids.” Larry Dablemont is talking turkey and their population in “Wild Turkey.” Local artists and students are having fun while participating in classes…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Rural Fire Department, with mutual aid from the City of Houston Fire Department and the Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department, battled the fire and the wind for approximately three hours last Thursday evening at a house fire located at the corner of Glendale and Campbell in Licking. Fire Chief…