06.02.22

The end of the school year brought several performances by various programs. Here, the high school band performs. (Submitted photo)

This photograph of a bear in Houston was taken by Ethan and Kristina Kelley at about 7:45 p.m. Saturday, May 28, near Online Metals at North Industrial Drive and West Highway 17. (Submitted photo)

Members of the Houston High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America assisted with the recent Armed Forces Day at the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce Fairgrounds. From left: Daniel Eastman, Hannah Huffman, Lilly Johnson and Bella Bourgoin. (Submitted photo)

Chaplain (Capt.) David Sisco, 3rd Chemical Brigade, leads the honor team as they carry the remains of Sgt. Donald Dale Henson, Airmen Third Class Daniel Franklin Killinger, Seamen Recruit Joseph T. Donaho and Fireman Recruit Ricky L. Gwin to the committal service shelter at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Fort Leonard Wood, May 25. Nearly 150 soldiers, sailors, airmen, veterans and community members attended the funeral for the four Vietnam-era veterans. U.S. ARMY

Maj. Gen. James Bonner, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general (third from the right); MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood Command Sgt. Maj. Randolph Delapena; and Col. Daniel Hibner, U.S. Army Engineer School commandant, salute the procession for Sgt. Donald Dale Henson, Airmen Third Class Daniel Franklin Killinger, Seamen Recruit Joseph T. Donaho and Fireman Recruit Ricky L. Gwin May 25 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Fort Leonard Wood.

PJ Mister is congratulated as a certified welder by Darin Newman of Dallas County, who proctored tests for students. (Submitted photo)

poppies

Iceland poppies in bloom.

Donation

The Pregnancy Resource Center of South Central Missouri in Houston recently received a $500 donation from the Houston Walmart Foundation Community Grant Program. From left, Walmart Community Involvement and Claims Supervisor, PRC executive director Debra Stockard and Wlamst Coach Floyd Clayton.

Record walleye

Morrisville resident Tim Stillings holds his state record walleye.

"Mutton Bustin'" is a fast and furious competition featuring little kids attempting to ride sheep. It has for years been a source of entertainment at the annual Licking PRCA rodeo, and will once again precede rodeo events at this year's event, set for Friday and Saturday. HOUSTON HERALD FILE PHOTO

Rodeo folks

Silver Creek Rodeo is headquartered in Stephenville, Texas, southwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.