Buffalo High School is undergoing a huge change to its landscape with the addition of a state-of-the-art facility that will house the weightlifting class, wrestling, and new concession stand, as well as lockers and storage for the students and coaches in the sporting activities and physical education classes. more

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex. more

Each year it is great fun to enter my writing in the Ozark Empire Fair. Today, I'll share my theme entry that I won Champion and 1st place, for "SUMMER'S BIGGEST PARTY - THE FAIR." I hope you enjoy it: more

The Buffalo Garden Club held its July meeting at 12 p.m. on Thursday the 25th. Janet called the meeting to order. Because our speaker is from outside the club, we had our business meeting before the speaker was scheduled to arrive. The members attending were Lisa Blake, Darlene Dufeck, Lenora Erb, Shirley Hyatt, Thelma Kurtz, Penny Nevills, Kim Rutherford, Jeanie Smith, Hope Stubbs, Liz Van Dee, and Janet Wood.  more

The small farm that I grew up on was located in eastern Dallas County, about three miles SE of Long Lane.  There was a small creek (Dousinbury- spelling on Google Earth, Deusenberry- spelling in Glen "Boone" Skinner's book, The Big Niangua River) that ran through the middle of my dad's farm. more

Callie Louan Cook more

Betty Lou Owens more

Wanda (Garrett) Henderson more

Margaret (Jane) Newell Owen more

The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program is looking for seniors who are 55 years old or over and are interested in volunteering at schools, child care centers, daycares, and/or youth centers in the community. The program pairs seniors with children who need mentoring/tutoring in the areas of reading, math, and social/emotional skills. more

HiSet Preparation classes for Adults looking to take their High School Equivalency Test are starting back up for the fall session in Buffalo on August 20. These classes are offered by the Adult Education Department of Ozarks Technical Community College, in partnership with the Dallas County R-1 School District. Classes are free and open to students 17 or older who are not currently enrolled in school.  more

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious health problems, that can include heart attack or stroke. Measuring you blood pressure and knowing what the numbers mean is the only way you know if you have hypertension. Controlling blood pressure with the use of lifestyle changes, diet, activity, and medications can help prevent the two major health concerns. more