Area News

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor After two rain delays, the Motorcycle Cruise In rolled in for the season last Thursday at the Sonic Restaurant in Licking. Great weather helped prompt area bikers to get out, and they were joined by some from as far away as Sullivan and even Texas (the state). Seventy beautiful bikes…

2024 Senior Underground Railroad Quilt Photos by Christy Porter Sale-A-Palooza Silent Auction

By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Office On May 27, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Texas County deputies responded to a residence on N Highway, in the Licking area, for a reported assault. A victim reported that Roger Counts had punched him and choked him. Deputies observed marks on the victim, consistent with…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 – Our military personnel who died in the line of duty were remembered, honored and mourned at memorials and in cemeteries around the country. Veterans, family, friends and cemetery organizations placed flags at the stones of deceased U.S. military personnel. Licking Veterans of Foreign Wars…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Chamber of Commerce presents the 39th Annual Licking Rodeo beginning Friday, May 31! LHS Alumni (over the age of 21), make plans to attend the Licking High School Super Reunion next weekend. Veterans Organizations say thanks for…

This year’s annual Chamber of Commerce Rodeo will be held Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1. Town & Country Bank is kicking off events with their annual Customer Appreciation Day with free BBQ on Friday, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. KZNN will broadcast live, and attendees can enter to win a pair of…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Raymondville Picnic ran from Thursday, May 23 through Saturday, May 25, offering carnival rides, music, dancing, food, politics and more. Several rides for younger children were offered, with children lining up to see if they measured up to the minimum height requirement for each ride. Teenagers and the young…

Tommy L. Smith, age 55, of Cabool, was arrested on May 22, 2024, by the Cabool Police Department along with the Texas County Special Response Team. A warrant was issued charging Smith with Rape or Attempted Rape – 1st Degree, Sodomy or Attempted Sodomy – 1st Degree (victim less than 12 years old), Child Molestation…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The 15th Annual 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics took place Thursday, May 23. South Central Correction Center (SCCC) employees and area participants started the run/walk in Cabool, traveled through Houston and crossed the “finish line” in Licking. Derrick James led the way carrying the torch, beginning…