GOLF | TRAIL
RIDES | BOWLING | MOVIES
| ACTIVITIES | PARKS
Looking for something to do? Houston has diversions
that entertain, keep you fit... and some that are just plain fun!
For the music and arts lover, Houston's Community Betterment
Arts Council hosts a number of professional artists ranging from a singing
cowboy to a flamenco guitarist. The season for the arts runs from October
through March. Performances are located at the Stained Glass Theater,
402 S. First Street. Twice a year local talent is in the spotlight.
The first performance hosted by the Arts Council is the local Gala Opening.
This event hosts many of Houston's local talents. Hospice hosts the
second event for locals by holding a talent show the first Friday of
May. This event coincides with the Emmett Kelly Clown Festival.
The Houston Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a number
of events throughout the year beginning in March with a Home & Garden
show. The first weekend in May is always set for the Emmett Kelly Clown
Festival, in July is the Texas County Fair/Old Settlers Reunion, and
September brings Heritage Day.
Other events take place throughout the year. Dog days,
park concerts, Easter egg hunts, and more.
GOLF
Houston offers a 9-hole golf course. The Oakwood Country
Club, located 2-miles from Houston on Highway B, through the Oakwood
Estates, is a facility with a driving range, golf cart rentals and shed.
Lessons may be obtained from professional golfer Gordon Ziggler. Home
sites adjacent to the course and a new club house complete this complex.
OAKWOOD GOLF COURSE
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TRAIL RIDES
Golden Hills Trail Rides is a place where you can get
back to nature with all the modern conveniences. Golden Hills is a 3,000
acre family owned and operated working cattle ranch. The ranch is their
home and chosen lifestyle. Golden Hills specializes in trail rides with
scenic trails over hills through woods, meadows, ponds, springs, and
creeks. It is almost a sure bet you will stumble upon some Ozark wildlife
including deer, wild turkey, quail, rabbit, squirrel, bobcat, or coyote.
You might even catch a glimpse of the eagles down by the creek.
Golden Hills offers a full service motel, mess hall
and swimming pool. Hundreds of people take their turn enjoying the beauty
and relaxing atmosphere.
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BOWLING
Houston's bowling center, Houston Bowl, is a 10-lane
modern facility which offers league and open bowling. Houston Bowl offers
leagues from the junior, child, seniors, and morning coffee league to
the evening men's, women's, and mixed leagues. Whether you bowl to stay
fit or love the competition, Houston Bowl has something for everyone,
including pool tables and video games.
MOVIES
Houston offers a movie theater and even a drive-in for
the summer months. These are located on Highway B, ¼ mile east
of Houston.
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ACTIVITIES
Houston has a full time parks and recreation director
employed by the City of Houston. This department offers activities from
Little League baseball to Senior Olympics. There are activities year
round for all ages. Houston offers an Olympic size swimming pool, tennis
courts and two beautiful parks.
Houston is located in the Ozark Mountain Plateau in
some of the most scenic country in the state. The beautiful Ozark mountains
abound with colorful forests, scenic rivers and wildlife. Examples include
Big Piney and Current River... prime fishing (trout, smallmouth bass,
and walleye). Canoeing, camping, and fishing are within minutes of Houston.
Wildlife and hunting abound in our region. Texas County
regularly leads the state in deer harvested and is second in wild turkey
kills. Quail, fox, coyote, bobcat, squirrel rabbit, and other wild game
are plentiful.
PARKS
State parks and historical sites can be found in our
community. The largest of the state's trout parks, "Montauk"
along with the Ozark National Scenic Riverways camping area, historic
mill tours, hatchery tours and cave explorations are all within thirty
miles of Houston.
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