Kēvin Lee Niebruegge was born on Oct. 10, 1958, to Jim and Patsy (Williams) Niebruegge in Houston, Missouri. He sadly passed away on April 24, 2025, at the age of 66.

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Chamber Chatter newsletter! We are excited to share updates on upcoming events, recent business highlights and important news affecting our local economy.

A Texas County man faces a trio of felony charges after allegedly assaulting a woman and stealing her vehicle on April 24.

Thank you to everyone who joined the Emmett Kelly Day fun. It is always such a joy to spend time with friends new and old who take part in celebrating your hometown hero, and my dad! Your hospitality ...

The Houston R-1 School District Scholar Bowl team qualified for the 2025 Small School National Championship tournament after competition this weekend.

Sheryl Hock, a fourth grade teacher at Houston, along with her class, was awarded the $500 Leah Fund grant to supplement classroom needs and expenses. The Leah Fund was created by Ross and Linda ...

The following are excerpts from just some of the reports recently generated by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department: On April 3, a deputy was dispatched regarding a trespasser ...

Phelps Health is gearing up to honor National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) with a breakfast celebration for area cancer survivors from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Greentree Christian ...

Back on March 29, our American Legion Post presented Vietnam Commemoration Day at the Post 41 meeting Hall in Houston.

The Community Betterment and Arts Council began its annual “Fantastic Reasons to Walk and Ride” program for Houston kindergarten classes on Monday.

In its latest report, the Cabool Police Department listed a range of activities, including traffic stops and responses to local incidents.

Texas County’s unemployment rate was steady in March compared to February, the Missouri Department of Economic Development reported.