By Shari Harris, Publisher Houston American Legion Post #41, Licking VFW Post #6337 and Cabool VFW Post #473 joined together to host an Armed Forces Appreciation Day veterans fair at the Texas County Fairgrounds Saturday. The event was held to “help as many veterans and their families as possible” and to “ensure that every veteran…

A Licking Police Officer successfully deployed spike strips, deflating two of the tires on a stolen vehicle involved in a pursuit that passed through Licking on Friday afternoon. At approximately 3:50 p.m. the officer was notified that a vehicle reported stolen from Dent County was being pursued by Dent County deputies toward the City of…

This year’s annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo is just around the corner, with the Outlaw/5J Rodeo Company prepared to bring some of their best stock, Announcer Chris Pyle returning to what he has called one of his favorite rodeos, and Barrel/Funny Man Josh Foster readying himself to entertain the crowd. Foster has been on…

Photos by Christy Porter