07.14.22

Houston High School winners in national BETA competition. From left: Andy Wells, Devon Sawyer and Nick Washko. (Submitted photo)

Ozark Action Inc.’s Cabool Head Start is recipient of a $500 donation from Simmons Bank-Cabool. Head Start programs which began in January 1964 under President Lyndon B. Johnson have served more than 36 million children across the nation. Locally numerous children have benefited from the program as well. A variety of classroom items will be purchased to enhance student skills and the joy of learning. Center Manager Amber Smith, center, is shown accepting the donation. From left: Financial Center Manager Amanda Wilson, Smith and Community President John Plummer. (Submitted photo)

Cars line the old city park Saturday off Maple Street in Licking. The event was the Route 63 Car and Bike Show, an annual event. Proceeds benefit annual charities.

Onlookers study the details of vehicles entered Saturday in the Route 63 Car and Bike Show at the old city park at Licking.

The "Cold Justice" team consists of veteran Texas prosecutor Kelly Siegler, front, and a trio of seasoned detectives, including, from left, Tonya Rider, Abbey Abbondandolo and Steve Spingola.

lab

This architect's rendering shows how the interior of the new hospital simulation lab at Missouri State University-West Plains could look when completed.

Houston Middle School students, from left, Jaylyn Schulz, Laken Peede and Lilly Kincaid competed June 26-28 at the Junior Beta National Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Schulz finished fourth in painting. Peede was sixth in language arts. Kincaid competed in drawing. They were sponsored and accompanied by HMS teacher Shelly Mutzebaugh. (Submitted photo)

Rally race

A Rally Race is set for July 30 on backroads in southern Texas County.

An artist's rendering of the new arrival district at the Missouri University of Science & Technology at Rolla. (Courtesy Missouri University of Science & Technology)

New self-service kiosks installed by the Directorate of Emergency Services at the visitor center on May 24 are intended to lessen the wait time for short-term passes here. These include passes for activities such as one-day deliveries, hotel stays, flights, visits to the museum or by patients at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. Visitors should still first speak with a visitor center representative before attempting to use a kiosk. Call 573-596-0590 or visit https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/my-fort/visitors-access for more information on general visitor access to Fort Leonard Wood and reasons for needing a pass. (Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office)

Coach Moore

HHS boys basketball head coach Jim Moore addresses his team during a timeout in a game last December at the annual Mansfield Tournament.

Winning coach

Head coach Jim Moore is interviewed by a KY3 TV crew after the HHS softball team's win over Ava in the Calss 2 District 4 Tournament championship game May 11 at Mansfield.

Coach high fives

Head coach Jim Moore high-fives Lady Tigers players prior to a Class 2 state tournament game May 17 at Carter Field.

McKenzie Peifer, PTA; Pearl Edgar, TCMH physical therapy patient; Ellen Willis, PT, CWS, CLT-LANA, director of physical therapy. Back row: Kathi Hale, physical therapy secretary; Lance King, PTA; Jeff Potts, PT; and Dana Terrill, DPT. (Submitted photo)

Recent winners at the national BETA Convention in Nashville, Tenn. From left: Kristen Ely, onsite drawing, third place; and Miah Bressie, onsite painting, third. This is the first time Houston has placed in the top five. This year there were four. Other winners were pictured in last week's newspaper. (Submitted photo)