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26-year-old inmate dies at state prison at Licking
An inmate at the South Central Correctional Center at Licking died Monday evening, the Missouri Department of Corrections reported. The post 26-year-old inmate dies at state prison at Licking appeared first on Houston Herald.
Nashville singer-songwriter to perform Friday at the Melba Performing Arts Center
Nashville singer-songwriter Nicole Witt - a native of Springfield, Mo. - is set to perform Friday, June 28 at the Melba Performing Arts Center in Houston. The post Nashville singer-songwriter to perform Friday at the Melba Performing Arts Center appeared first on Houston Herald.
JOHN ALAN BELTZ
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Alan Beltz on June 23, 2024, at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Beltz; his daughter, Dr. Donna Sassman (Doug); his grandson, Zeke Webb; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. The post JOHN ALAN BELTZ appeared first on Houston Herald.
Heat advisory continues for Texas County until 8 this evening
Extreme heat is expected today. There is a chance of thunderstorms by evening, the National Weather Service said. The post Heat advisory continues for Texas County until 8 this evening appeared first on Houston Herald.
Mark Hampton, long-time public servant, dies during overseas hunting trip
Mark Hampton, a retired educator and state representative, has died. The post Mark Hampton, long-time public servant, dies during overseas hunting trip appeared first on Houston Herald.
GWENDOLYN IRENE FOSTER
Gwendolyn Irene Foster, age 82, daughter of Glen and Dorothy Parker was born April 26, 1942, in Rolla, Mo., the eldest of seven siblings. She passed away June 21, 2024, in Cabool, Mo. The post GWENDOLYN IRENE FOSTER appeared first on Houston Herald.
Houston squad wins 13U baseball state crown
A 13-and-under baseball team from Houston won the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Missouri AA State Championship in a tournament June 21-23 at Kansas City. The post Houston squad wins 13U baseball state crown appeared first on Houston Herald.
Houston Police: Officers work accidents, child neglect case
Between June 17 and June 23, the Houston Police Department answered 173 calls for service and initiated 17 traffic stops resulting in six citations and 16 warnings. The post Houston Police: Officers work accidents, child neglect case appeared first on Houston Herald.
LARRY OZEN RUTLEDGE
Larry Ozen Rutledge, son of Elree Ozen and Laverne (Grandstaff) Rutledge, was born Nov. 19, 1943 at home in Birch Tree, Mo. He passed away at his home in Summersville, Mo. with his loving family by his side June 19, 2024 at the age of 80 years and 7 months. He closed his eyes and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, took him home. The post LARRY OZEN RUTLEDGE appeared first on Houston Herald.
School board makes personnel decisions in closed session
Members of the Houston board of education handled personnel matters during a closed session Tuesday, June 18. The post School board makes personnel decisions in closed session appeared first on Houston Herald.
KRISTY (BURNETT) IJAMES
Kristy Kathleen (Burnett) Ijames, daughter of the late Charles E. Burnett and Geneva F. (Collins) Burnett, was born March 17, 1973, in Independence, Mo., and departed this life June 19, 2024, at the age of 51 years. The post KRISTY (BURNETT) IJAMES appeared first on Houston Herald.
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