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By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On May 25, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m. Texas County deputies responded to the Texas County Memorial Hospital to speak with the victim of an assault. The victim reported that the assault occurred on Forrest Drive, in the Houston area. The victim stated she had had been…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Music, games and vendors are part of the attractions this weekend at the Raymondville Picnic! “Reading is a Passport to Countless Adventures;” get your child registered for the Texas County Library Summer Reading Program. Licking Cemetery is asking for…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Armed Forces Day, established in 1949, is celebrated every third Saturday of May, in honor of the sacrifices and dedication of American service members across all branches of the U.S. military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve. The Houston American Legion Post…

By Shari Harris, Publisher It was a perfect spring day for vendors and shoppers alike on Saturday at the Licking Mill Craft & Treasure Fest. Music lovers enjoyed the day as well, beginning with some Southern Rock by Moonshine Xpress and ending with The 3 C’s, singing country/gospel. Vendors offered woodcrafts, leather belts, burlap products,…

Submitted Chris Pyle will once again be announcing the Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo. This will be Pyle’s 18th appearance as announcer for the event. He has been a member of PRCA since 2003. Chris and his wife, Lisa, live in Pilot Grove, Mo. His family includes daughter, Kendall and son, Luke. Besides being an…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Market hosts Kathleen Borg and Jan Moloney welcomed vendors and shoppers alike early Saturday morning as the Licking UMC Farmers Market opened for the eighth season. They tended the Licking United Methodist Church’s booth, which offered market bags, baked goods, produce and handcrafted items that included aprons and latch hook…

Photos by Christy Porter

  Photos by Christy Porter

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Be sure and pick up a copy of The Licking News this week featuring our very own Licking 2024 Graduates! Make plans now to attend the Licking Mill Craft & Treasure Fest on Saturday. The Licking Farmers Market at…