09.15.22

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  • The National Weather Service on Sept. 8 lifted Texas County out of a drought zone. The move capped several weeks of the county's inclusion. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

    The National Weather Service on Sept. 8 lifted Texas County out of a drought zone. The move capped several weeks of the county's inclusion. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

  • Tricia Benoist, MD, family medicine and obstetrics physician, seated, has signed a contract extension at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. From left: Jeff Gettys, director of office of projects and foundation; Courtney Owens, chief nursing officer; Bill Bridges, director of emergency services; and Linda Pamperien, chief financial officer. SUBMITTED PHOTO

    Tricia Benoist, MD, family medicine and obstetrics physician, seated, has signed a contract extension at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. From left: Jeff Gettys, director of office of projects and foundation; Courtney Owens, chief nursing officer; Bill Bridges, director of emergency services; and Linda Pamperien, chief financial officer. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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    Seago goes

    HHS sophomore lineman Layne Seago (13) pursues Salem quarterback Kaien Dubois during the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ win in an SCA road game on Friday night. Moments later, Seago brought down Dubois for a loss.

  • Break huddle

    Break huddle

    HHS head coach Eric Sloan and his players prepare to break huddle during a timeout in the second quarter of the Tigers’ win in an SCA game Friday at Salem.

  • Houston Middle Schooler Oliver Greiner was honored last Thursday for his award-winning essay in last year's Fleet Reserve Association Branch 364 essay competition. Greiner finished third with his submission of "Why I am Proud to be an American." He was presented a certificate and cash prize by David Herndon, FRA Branch 364 president. (submitted photo)

    Houston Middle Schooler Oliver Greiner was honored last Thursday for his award-winning essay in last year's Fleet Reserve Association Branch 364 essay competition. Greiner finished third with his submission of "Why I am Proud to be an American." He was presented a certificate and cash prize by David Herndon, FRA Branch 364 president. (submitted photo)

  • The Curtis Laws Wilson Library at Missouri University of Science and Technology is hosting Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, from Sunday, Sept. 18, to Saturday, Oct. 22. The public is invited to an opening reception 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, on the main floor of the library on the S&T campus. Refreshments will be provided. The touring library exhibition — based on the special exhibition of the same name at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. — is traveling to public and university libraries throughout the United States through November 2023. The Curtis Laws Wilson Library is one of only 50 libraries selected to host the exhibit. The exhibition examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. In this photograph, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus (center) pose with 50 Austrian refugee children they are bringing to the United States, June 1939. Photo credit: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, gift of Steven Pressman.

    The Curtis Laws Wilson Library at Missouri University of Science and Technology is hosting Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, from Sunday, Sept. 18, to Saturday, Oct. 22. The public is invited to an opening reception 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, on the main floor of the library on the S&T campus. Refreshments will be provided. The touring library exhibition — based on the special exhibition of the same name at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. — is traveling to public and university libraries throughout the United States through November 2023. The Curtis Laws Wilson Library is one of only 50 libraries selected to host the exhibit. The exhibition examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. In this photograph, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus (center) pose with 50 Austrian refugee children they are bringing to the United States, June 1939. Photo credit: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, gift of Steven Pressman.

  • Russ Alberts drills holes in the concrete to fasten a clamp to the feet of the desks that have temporarily been set up in the Missouri House of Representatives for the beginning of a special session. The chamber is undergoing a major renovation so temporary accommodations have been made so legislators have a place from which to work while in session. Working in the background is Craig Reinkemeyer who typically works in the House post office but is helping out with the project. (News Tribune)

    Russ Alberts drills holes in the concrete to fasten a clamp to the feet of the desks that have temporarily been set up in the Missouri House of Representatives for the beginning of a special session. The chamber is undergoing a major renovation so temporary accommodations have been made so legislators have a place from which to work while in session. Working in the background is Craig Reinkemeyer who typically works in the House post office but is helping out with the project. (News Tribune)

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  • The 10,000th salamander released back into the Missouri river systems was a nearly 4-year-old Ozark hellbender, who was returned to the same river where the Missouri Department of Conservation collected it as an egg in 2018 and then was hatched and raised at the Saint Louis Zoo. (Missouri Department of Conservation.)

    The 10,000th salamander released back into the Missouri river systems was a nearly 4-year-old Ozark hellbender, who was returned to the same river where the Missouri Department of Conservation collected it as an egg in 2018 and then was hatched and raised at the Saint Louis Zoo. (Missouri Department of Conservation.)

  • Saint Louis Zoo hellbender keepers Patty Ihrig, left, and Katie Noble, right, and state herpetologist Jeff Briggler with the Missouri Department of Conservation released their 10,000th endangered hellbender into a Missouri stream on Aug. 10, 2022. ( Missouri Department of Conservation.)

    Saint Louis Zoo hellbender keepers Patty Ihrig, left, and Katie Noble, right, and state herpetologist Jeff Briggler with the Missouri Department of Conservation released their 10,000th endangered hellbender into a Missouri stream on Aug. 10, 2022. ( Missouri Department of Conservation.)

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  • The families of fallen Tprs. Kelly L. Poynter and Donald K. “Kevin” Floyd were present at the unveiling of a monument Tuesday dedicated to them and Sgt. Dwayne Graham, Jr., all of whom died in the line of duty. The monument stands at Troop G headquarters in Willow Springs. From left: Poynter’s family members, mother Kathy Moore and widow Alison Reed, holding Poynter’s grandson Jase Poynter, son of Kaleb and Olivia Poynter; Floyd’s mother Darlena Young, son-in-law Tpr. Jacob Sellars, widow Cheryl Floyd, daughter Telena Sellars and stepfather Don Young. WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL

    The families of fallen Tprs. Kelly L. Poynter and Donald K. “Kevin” Floyd were present at the unveiling of a monument Tuesday dedicated to them and Sgt. Dwayne Graham, Jr., all of whom died in the line of duty. The monument stands at Troop G headquarters in Willow Springs. From left: Poynter’s family members, mother Kathy Moore and widow Alison Reed, holding Poynter’s grandson Jase Poynter, son of Kaleb and Olivia Poynter; Floyd’s mother Darlena Young, son-in-law Tpr. Jacob Sellars, widow Cheryl Floyd, daughter Telena Sellars and stepfather Don Young. WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL

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    My beautiful picture

  • Members of the Houston High School varsity basketball team for the 1971-'72 school year. From left: Bob Arthur, Tom Medlock, Eddie Edington, L.C. Smith, Mike Brockelbank, Brad Haney, Marty Baker, David Adams, Rick Joern, Richard Bullock and Richard Dean. Not pictured: Head Coach Joe Lorton and Assistant Coach Ray McLeary. HOUSTON PINEYMO

    Members of the Houston High School varsity basketball team for the 1971-'72 school year. From left: Bob Arthur, Tom Medlock, Eddie Edington, L.C. Smith, Mike Brockelbank, Brad Haney, Marty Baker, David Adams, Rick Joern, Richard Bullock and Richard Dean. Not pictured: Head Coach Joe Lorton and Assistant Coach Ray McLeary. HOUSTON PINEYMO

  • The 1971-'72 football team at Houston High School. From top row, from left: Jerry Arthur, Floyd Ebert, Clinton Flowers, Earl Durbin, Billy Hughes, Melvin Harper, Terry Miller, Joey Kirkman and Mike Liesner. Second row: Steve Saylor, Wayne Conley, Mark Sponsler, Glenn Fisher, Alan Brown, Mike Moise, John Mitchell and John Sutton. Third row: Dave Adams, Mike McMahan, J.D. Biram, Bob Bryson, Pete DeWitt, Charles Lawrence, Phil Roderick, Marty Baker and Lloyd Ebert. Bottom row: Mike Collins, Dean Campbell, Mike Murphy, Roger Harrison, Bill McVay, Randy Reese, Stan Booker, Bill Crowley and Jim Gaither. Not pictured: Jim Atchison. PINEYMO PHOTO

    The 1971-'72 football team at Houston High School. From top row, from left: Jerry Arthur, Floyd Ebert, Clinton Flowers, Earl Durbin, Billy Hughes, Melvin Harper, Terry Miller, Joey Kirkman and Mike Liesner. Second row: Steve Saylor, Wayne Conley, Mark Sponsler, Glenn Fisher, Alan Brown, Mike Moise, John Mitchell and John Sutton. Third row: Dave Adams, Mike McMahan, J.D. Biram, Bob Bryson, Pete DeWitt, Charles Lawrence, Phil Roderick, Marty Baker and Lloyd Ebert. Bottom row: Mike Collins, Dean Campbell, Mike Murphy, Roger Harrison, Bill McVay, Randy Reese, Stan Booker, Bill Crowley and Jim Gaither. Not pictured: Jim Atchison. PINEYMO PHOTO

  • Under the direction of Donnie Sowers and Steve Baker, the 1972 HHS marching band perfomed for home football games, marched in the Houston Christmas parade and homecoming parade, and won second place in the Evangel College homecoming parade. It was the first year for two drum majors. PINEYMO PHOTO

    Under the direction of Donnie Sowers and Steve Baker, the 1972 HHS marching band perfomed for home football games, marched in the Houston Christmas parade and homecoming parade, and won second place in the Evangel College homecoming parade. It was the first year for two drum majors. PINEYMO PHOTO

  • Meet the top 10 graduating seniors at Houston High School in 1972. From left: Diana Hardin (third), Diane Malam (fifth), Susan Wall (eighth), Mary Brown (sixth), Marsha Kiser (ninth), L.C. Smith (first), Donnie Sowers (second), Richard Joern, (fourth), Joe Sillyman (seventh) and Earl Boesl (10th). PINEYMO PHOTO

    Meet the top 10 graduating seniors at Houston High School in 1972. From left: Diana Hardin (third), Diane Malam (fifth), Susan Wall (eighth), Mary Brown (sixth), Marsha Kiser (ninth), L.C. Smith (first), Donnie Sowers (second), Richard Joern, (fourth), Joe Sillyman (seventh) and Earl Boesl (10th). PINEYMO PHOTO

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  • Outgoing Texas County Memorial Hospital CEO Wes Murray, right, discusses how a team effort at Texas County Memorial Hospital led to its success during his 18-year tenure. Looking on is Chris Strickland, who began duties in April as Murray's successor. BRAD GENTRY | HOUSTON HERALD

    Outgoing Texas County Memorial Hospital CEO Wes Murray, right, discusses how a team effort at Texas County Memorial Hospital led to its success during his 18-year tenure. Looking on is Chris Strickland, who began duties in April as Murray's successor. BRAD GENTRY | HOUSTON HERALD

  • 2022 Farm Family Day at The Missouri State Fair

    2022 Farm Family Day at The Missouri State Fair

    Farm families from across the state traveled to the Missouri State Fair to celebrate Farm Bureau/Farm Family Day on Monday, Aug. 15. Each family represents the best of Missouri’s agriculture and was nominated by University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Farm Bureau for this honor.

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    The 10,000th salamander released back into the Missouri river systems was a nearly 4-year-old Ozark hellbender, who was returned to the same river where the Missouri Department of Conservation collected it as an egg in 2018 and then was hatched and raised at the Saint Louis Zoo. (Missouri Department of Conservation.)