08.04.22

A Friday night audience watches the first of two nights of a demolition derby in conjunction with the Texas County Fair. HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

A Friday night audience watches the first of two nights of a demolition derby in conjunction with the Texas County Fair. HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Entries in the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce's annual demolition derby Friday at the Texas County Fair. Drivers battle for a win. Another round is Saturday night. HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

A vehicle bounces over a concrete barrier during action Friday at a demolition derby organized by the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Texas County Fair. HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Twin Pines Conservation Education Center will be host Family Fish Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aug. 20 with door prizes, permit-free fishing and lunch to help encourage families to discover nature together. “This is an opportunity for families to fish together in the pond, enjoy nature-themed activities and really discover nature together,” said Twin Pines Manager Reva Dow. MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Post 41 officers

Newly-elected officers for American Legion Post 41 in Houston were installed July 20. From Left: Robert Joens, Commander; Ryan Williams, Sergeant-at-Arms; Tyler DeHart, Finance Officer; Bradford Ellsworth, Judge Advocate; Glen McKinney, First Vice-Commander; Ron Jones, Adjutant; Robert Rouse, Chaplain; Robert Simpson, Second Vice-Commander; Jerry Wilderhaber, Historian.

Flemish giant

Rabbit judge Gene Gillispie (of Vienna) inspects a Flemish Giant rabbit during competition Wednesday morning at the fair.

Lucas and his bird

Houston resident Lucas Witte, 9, listens to judge's comments during chicken showmanship Wednesday afternoon.

Chicken love

Laney Shelton, 6, clutche her bird during chicken showmanship Wednesday afternoon.

Casting lines

Participants in the annual Summer Reading Program at the Houston branch of the Texas County Library had the opportunity to learn to cast a fishing line last Thursday morning in the lot at the corner of First Street and Walnut Street (adjacent to the post office). The rods and reels used were provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation, which sponsored the activity. The month-long program concluded last Saturday evening with a party at the Houston Municipal Swimming Pool.

Bounce pass

Sixth-grader Ember Green sends a right-handed bounce pass during a drill.