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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Artist JoAnne Biros has been creating “Fabric Art” and quilting for 50-years. Some of her work is now being displayed through August at the Texas County Museum of Art & History following a reception held Sunday. “I began displaying my quilts during the 30-years I was a lab technician. There…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Bennie Cook presented a resolution to county commissioners at the annual Texas County Fair to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Texas County during this year’s state bicentennial. Presiding Commissioner Scott Long and Commissioner John Casey were on hand to accept the resolution. “It was an honor to present a…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Herbert Cook worked with the Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department when the Twisted (Catalpa) tree came down. The city was breaking the tree down to remove it from the roadway when Cook went by. He stopped and offered to collect the fallen pieces and haul them off. Cook still maintains…

Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater was elected by the coroners in her region to be the Troop G director for the Missouri Coroners and Medical Examiners Association. This position coordinates all multi-county needs, training and activities for the nine elected county coroners in the Troop G area. Responsibilities also include assisting the Executive Board members…

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…

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…

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…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield explains the difference between “Facebook Friends and Fish Friends.” Larry Dablemont now does a different kind of cooking in “Shore Lunch,” and gives the details for an up-coming speaking event. Museum Muses invites you to a reception…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A statewide celebration will take place on August 10 in honor of Missouri’s 200th anniversary of statehood, August 10, 1821 – August 10, 2021. Licking will be participating with a Lick Mo Ice Cream Social from 5 – 7 p.m. at the historic Licking Mill. The community is encouraged to…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On July 30, 2021, Texas County Deputies were dispatched to assist an investigator with the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division for a report of child molestation in the Mountain Grove area. A juvenile victim had disclosed allegations of sexual contact with an adult leading to…