08.18.22

Visitors to Fort Leonard Wood's Meet Your Army event Saturday were given the opportunity to participate in many hands-on experiences. (U.S. Army photo by Angi Betran)

Monarch butterfly on a swamp milkweed.

My beautiful picture

A Missouri Department of Transportation truck restripes lanes of U.S. 63 through Houston on July 26. BRAD GENTRY | HOUSTON HERALD

Angie kills

HHS sophomore Angie smith slams a ball past Ava defenders Sara Mendel (15) and Keeley Akers (23) for kill in the third set of the Lady Tigers' sweep in an SCA game Tuesday in the new gym.

State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses a new book by Missouri’s female senators “You Can, Too!” at West Plains Public Library. WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL

Texas County Memorial Hospital remains among institutions in Missouri with a Level III Stroke Designation. From left: Bill Bridges, director of emergency services; Paul Schaefer, DO and stroke medical director; Jason Mayberry, education director and stroke program manager; Chantel Garrison, emergency room director; and Courtney Owens, chief nursing officer. SUBMITTED PHOTO

HHS JV & C teams

Players on the HHS junior varsity and C teams. Front row, from left: Carli Cummins, Lilly Kincaid, Hailie Hamilton, Riley Wilson, Maggie Wolfe, Abilena Gunter, Hannah Ennis and Madison Thomas. Back row, Sophia Crites, Kynlee Weaver, Elysia Graciano, Allie Campbell, Katy Scheets, Cadence Wade, Isabell Pena, Nola Smith, McKenzi Postlewait, Gracyn McNiell and Annabelle Westbrook.

HHS varsity VB 2022

The Houston High School 2022 varsity volleyball team. Front row, from left, Kayla Wagner, Anna Gale, Jazmine Johnson and Madi Reed. Back row, Makenzi Arthur, Morgan McKinney, Mackenzie Bryan, Olivia Crites, Angie smith, Kelsey Pritchett and Maddie Holder.

New faculty members at Houston Middle School. From left: Kyle Wake, seventh and eighth grade math; Kristy Ijames, seventh and eighth grade social studies; Tory Wade, interventions; Micah Lee, sixth and seventh grade social studies; April McKinney, middle school English and math; Carman Scholtz, middle and high school special education, English and math; Emily Dodson, middle school and high school special education; Hershel W. Williams III, middle school and high school choir director; and Matthew Price, middle and high school agriculture education.

Houston High School teachers new to the district. From left: Melanie Foreman, sophomore social studies; Chris Reese, building trades; Rodney Preheim, physical education/physicial education life; Kristin Hart, English I; Carman Scholtz, middle school and high school special education; Emily Dodson, middle school and high school special education; Hershel W. Williams III, middle school and high school choir director; and Matthew Price, middle school and high school agriculture education.

New teachers at Houston Elementary School. From left: Mitch Wilson, Title One; Rory Davis, fifth grade; Jamie Story, preschool; Alicia Wilson, second grade; Sarah Williams, first grade; Amanda Kincaid, fourth grade; and Trina Morgan, fourth grade. BRAD GENTRY | HOUSTON HERALD

School event

A huge crowd mingles with dozens of vendors during the "School-A-Palooza" event hosted by Houston School District last Thursday afternoon in Hiett Gymnasium. There were a wide range of items available for free, along with games, music and food. Fifty community vendors and about 500 students attended — about half of the student body. About $11,000 was raised for student school supplies.

Dunk tank victim

Houston Elentary School teacher Samantha Sellers laughs just seconds before a ball hit the target to send her into the dunk tank.

School event

Kids were able to enjoy several bounce houses during the event.