Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Mercy announce new contract
Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) have reached a new multi-year agreement providing Anthem members with access to care at all Mercy hospitals, outpatient care ...
Coroner’s office answers 15 calls in November
The Texas County Coroner’s office answered 15 calls in November 2024. In the community, there were 10 natural deaths, including two deaths due to cancer; one due to myocardial infarction (heart attack ...
Horse struck north of Raymondville; first reponders called to assist
First responders were called at about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday after a horse was struck north of Raymondville, authorities said. The Raymondville Fire Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were ...
Miss Merry Christmas Pageant slated in Houston on Saturday
A Miss Merry Christmas Pageant is slated for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce’s community building on North U.S. 63. There are six age categories: ...
Troop G reports Tuesday night fatality in region
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a fatality Tuesday night claimed the life of a Tecumseh teenager within its nine-county area.
TCMH Hospice of Care auction breaks all-time record, raising over $38,000
The TCMH Healthcare Foundation announced that the 2024 Hospice of Care online auction broke an all-time record, raising $38,053.21 in money and donated items.
TCMH awarded $100,000 emergency medical services grant
Texas County Memorial Hospital received a $100,000 grant for ambulance services from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, hospital board members heard at the monthly board of ...
Hoops Tigers start strong
After spending about 9 minutes more or less warming up, the Houston High School boys basketball team stepped on the gas and went on to rout Koshkonong 84-53 in the season-opener Monday night in ...
3% electric rate increase voted down in split decision
The Houston City Council voted down a 3% electric rate increase as it races toward adoption of a new budget and heard presentations from potential quadplex project managers during a meeting ...
‘Wreaths Across America’ event planned Dec. 14 in region
Texas County residents are invited to participate in a regional “Wreaths Across America” event Dec. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Mountain View.
ROBERT HAROLD RICHARDS
It is with sad hearts that we announce our father’s passing. Robert Harold Richards, 87, of Bado, Missouri, passed away peacefully Nov. 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Rare deer poached; arrest made by authorities
“Piebald” deer have a genetic abnormality that produces more white fur. Only about 1 in 20,000 deer are piebald, and this one was almost pure white. Suffice to say, most hunters will go their entire ...