53.21 Howe Enterprise October 12, 2015

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by Monte Walker What a week for Howe. The Bulldogs became frontrunners in District 5-3A with their win over Gunter and snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Tigers that resided in three different decades. The marching band dominated in competition against much bigger schools. And to top things off, the city now is a shuttle home to the eighth largest food distributor in the country in Ben E. Keith Co.

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HHS Band dominates at Ponder competition

The Howe High School Marching Band, who has over the years become known as "The Pride of Howe," went to Ponder on Saturday to compete with With Howe's win over Gunter, the Bulldogs moved 12 other bands in the preliminaries. After their ahead of the Tigers in the pre-lim performance, they rankings for Class 3A, sat as first place overall and Division II. Howe is now ranked #8 while Gunter and named best auxiliary moved down to #10. Things and best drum major. are about to get really fun for the next month and a half or After the pre-lims were so for Howe Bulldogs fans. finished, they took six In November, you'll have the opportunity to vote for Texas Constitutional Amendment Proposition 7 on the ballot. I would hope that all will support this bill. It would mean an opportunity for future funding for projects such as improved entrance/exit ramps in Howe as well as future construction that the city wants such as a bridge connecting Hall Cemetery Road to L.B. Kirby Ave.

bands to the finals. Howe competed with Bridgeport, Decatur, Graham, Callisburg and Sanger, all of which are larger schools.

None of that mattered as Howe received first place after the Saturday night performance.

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Front-runners; Howe stops Gunter's streak, win 21-19

a Players celebrate after beating Gunter to start district 5-3A with a 1-0 record (photo by Michelle Carney)

Grisham rushed for 53 yards vs. Gunter for the win at Bulldog Stadium...that would be Jason Grisham, 19 Howe is no stranger to band years ago, the last time domination. The program Howe defeated Gunter at has been state champions in home prior to Friday night's 1980, 1995 and 1997. This nail-biting 21-19 victory in continued on Page #3 front of a packed house in

Howe. 19 years later, his son Tyler Grisham rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown in route to the win which would snap an 11-game winning streak for Gunter over the 'Dogs which had gone back to a 1997 game in Gunter. continued on Page #3

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Mrs. Rebecca Luna is pleased to announce the successful completion of lease negotiations with Ben E. Keith Company for her property located at 701 W. Haning St. The property will be used as a Shuttle Depot for their food service division and will provide a strategic and logistically advantageous site for servicing the US-75

corridor and rapidly growing area of North Texas.

"No warehousing, nor inbound freight handling will occur", according to Mark Mullins, Ben E. Keith Co. Director of Transportation DFW. In addition, Mullins stated, continued on Page #2

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The Middle School's Scholastic Ben E. Keith Co. Bookfair is open for business

The Howe Community Library invites you to come on by and browse through lots of new titles. Really cool pens and erasers too! Hours: Sat - 9-12, Mon-Fri - 8:00-5:30 at the Howe Community Library. There's also a link to our online shopping site. http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/howemiddleschool2

"we would hire resident Class A CDL drivers in the area to run our existing routes as well as focus on expanding our service in the area with new customers and expected growth in the area. A real potential of employment for 2-20 qualified people in the first year of our residency is our expectation."

The Friends of the Library are sponsoring FREE beginner computer classes to be offered during September and October at the Howe Community Library. These classes are geared for those “scared” or "Ben E. Keith Co. is a familiar and “uncomfortable” with using computers – so no skills needed! Class size highly respected name in the food will be limited so please call the library at 903-532-3350 to reserve a spot.

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and beverage distribution industry." said Luna. "I am extremely pleased that I was in a position to compromise my investment strategy so that a mutually agreeable lease could be finalized. Not only will Ben E. Keith Co. bring new employment opportunities to the community, but they are very well known in other areas for their contribution to and civic involvement in the communities they serve. Please make them welcome."

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Location: Howe Community Library (the library is attached to the Middle School and is located across the parking lot from the elem. playground. Look for “Community Library” on the side of the building).

Time: Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 pm Instructor: Brenden Pace, Grayson College Student October 13th – How to use email 20th – How to move photos from your smart phone to the computer (please bring cables that came with your phone) 27th – How to create a document in Word ------ and save it

The Howe Development Alliance, which is responsible for the economic development for the City of Howe, wants to welcome Ben E. Keith Co. to the city.

"Mrs. Rebecca Luna and her team deserve a huge thank you from the citizens of Howe." said Monte Walker, President of Howe Development Alliance. "They've taken a highly visible piece of

property in our city and have used it to attract the eighth largest food distributor in the country. That is very impressive."

This is the third new business to open in Howe this year and are still expecting at least one more before 2015 closes out.

"This business is a job creator and that is fantastic." said Walker.

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Howe Bulldogs preserving the victory.

If there was still any lingering feelings of Howe being an underdog or a surprise team, that officially ended Friday night with the win over Gunter. The transformation to a front-runner mentality will require an entirely different attitude from the 'Dogs. Some teams handle that transition well and others never can make the adjustment. If there is any indication that they will be able to handle it, a glimpse could be seen in the fourth quarter when Howe shutout Gunter and a punt and two turnover on downs to secure the win.

(photo by Michelle Carney)

Grisham would score from 10 yards out 2:04 minutes later and give Howe the early 7-0 lead with 6:14 left in the first quarter.

Gunter would start their next possession at their own 40 yard line and would drive the length of the field and even set up a first and goal situation, but false start penalties would force them into a fourth and long and an attempt to throw it in the end zone. That's when Nick Wilson intercepted his fifth pass of the season at the goal line and run it out to the Howe 13.

L-R: Ashlyn Ellis - color guard captain, Jessica Doty - drum major and Airianna Smith - band president type of result could give the program the confidence to become Howe's fourth state champion.

"We won this competition and we were very proud and excited to except the award but we accept it with humility." said Ashlyn Ellis, captain of the color guard. "We all feel very good about this year and this competition just goes to show us that hard work pays off. I believe that we have what it takes, we just need to continue on the path we have stared and finish it strong."

football crowd doesn't get to see it with all the props and bells and whistles since we only pull those out on turf fields but we're proud of the concept we've put together and anxious to see where we can go with it."

Award winning Drum Major Jessica Doty said, "A performance like this weekend definitely gives you confidence going into future competition especially with UIL starting this week. A great run this Gunter won the coin toss and Staring in to a decent north wind, weekend was definitely needed as deferred to the second half. Howe Wilson would have another short a confidence booster for everyone. had to punt on their first punt that gave Gunter the ball at We know we need to continue to possession. After a short punt, the Howe 34. Two plays later, the Band Director Angie Liss dodged work even harder to clean our Gunter took the ball at their own 46 Tigers' freshman playmaker Dylan the question of whether or not this yard line. However, the Bulldogs Jantz would score on a slot reverse band was capable of winning state, show but this weekend shows how forced a punt which turned into a on a 34-yarder to tie the game, 7-7 however she is quite confident in her capable our band is of achieving performers. "I'm extremely proud of our goals and succeeding this key moment in the game. Gunter with :54 left in the first quarter. how hard the kids are working and year." punter Cameron Hearn tried to field each performance is better than the a bad snap that rolled back to him. Howe had to punt again on their Great things could be in store in While trying to field it, he went to a next possession where Gunter took one before. We all really love this show so we're having fun and 2015 as the band keeps knee at the 17-yard line which over at their own 47 yard line. progressing each week. The Pride killed the play and gave Howe the Three minutes later, Howe forced learning so much as we tweak and continued on Page #5 fine tune all aspects of it. Our of Howe showed why on Saturday. ball at that spot.

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Now TXDOT will make the signs and there will be an unveiling and dedication at a date to be determined.

Chad Key, former Deputy Sheriff of Grayson County An announcement was made on Tuesday at the Commissioner's Court tht will honor the late Chad Key with the naming of a portion of US 82 in Sherman after him.

Key was killed by drunk driver, Ricky Trent Stanley, Jr. on the night of April 20, 2013 on the particular portion of the highway that will now be named in his honor.

"On behalf of me, our boys and the family, we are so honored and grateful that Chad is remembered everyday by so many people, nd that he is being honored in such a huge way by naming part of Highway 82 after him." April Key said in a released statement.

"Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen, especially to Grayson County Sheriffs Office and Senator Larry Phillips."

Stanley was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the felony murder, and 42 years for the first degree aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm to a public servant charge, along with fines totaling $20,000.

In April of this year, a 5K run at Loy Lake Park in which over 550 registered to run to benefit the scholarship fund in the name of Key. The run not only benefited the Chad Key Memorial Scholarship Fund, but also will benefit the Grayson County Police Academy and the Austin State Memorial for Fallen Officers. Half of the proceeds go to the scholarship fund and half will go to the memorial.

The portion named for him will be from Junction Road to Bethany Road on US 82 . About a year ago, Key's widowed wife April said something her my mother and Lt. Ricky Wheeler at the Sheriffs Office that she wished they could name part of the highway after her late husband, since that's where he was killed at. According to April Key, for the last year, Lt. Wheeler long with her month, the Grayson County Sheriffs office and Senator Larry Phillips were working on it. The event raised over $12,000 and is planned to be a annual event.

"It was kept a surprise and I received a call last Thursday night In irony of irony fashion, a young man with the last name of Key that the County Commissioners finished first in the race. Kasey were going to vote on it this Key of Denison, morning." April Key said on

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Ty Portman, Tanner Hartsfield and Joel Menjivar (photo by Michelle Carney) the Tigers in to a 4th and 7. Instead own 33 yard line, but a Stratton of attempting a 50-yard field goal Carroll fumble would give Gunter with their big-legged kick Hearn, great field possession at the Gunter went for it and came up Bulldog 33. Moments later, Jantz empty when quarterback Trey Carr would score for the second time, overthrew his receiver which gave this one on a 15-yarder. Gunter Howe the ball at the Bulldog 32 would try to take the lead with a yard line. Jaden Matthews wasted two-point conversion attempt, but no time by going the distance on a Ty Portman would bat down the 68-yard score on the first carry of pass and Howe maintained the lead, the drive. Howe regained the lead, 14-13. Perhaps, this is the moment 14-7 with 7:04 left in the second Howe transformed to front-runners. quarter.

Howe's next possession resulted in Gunter's next possession would a 62-yard touchdown by Matthews start at their own 37 yard line. when Howe was facing a 2nd down After another 4-minute drive, Howe and 21. The 'Dogs extended their would force another turnover on lead to 21-13 after Brice Honaker's downs and would take the ball at third successful PAT. their own 33 yard line. Gunter's defense was impressive and forced Gunter would start at their own 40 another Howe punt. Gunter would yard line with 3:19 left in the third start their last possession of the first quarter. Two minutes later, Carr half at their own 32 yard line, but would carry it over from the 15 would run out of time and Howe yard line. Howe denied the 2-point took a 14-7 lead into the half. conversion and clung to a 21-19 lead with 1:20 left in the third.

Gunter would start the third quarter with the ball at their own 42 yard The fourth quarter was a defensive line and were forced to punt. A battle with Howe punting twice, roughing the kicker penalty on Gunter punting once. Another Howe would give Gunter new life, possible front-runner transition but again, Howe would hold and moment came with 5:50 left when force another turnover on downs for Bulldogs Head Coach Zack Hudson the third time after Tanner (aka the Riverboat Gambler) went Hartsfield would make a stop on for it on 4th and 2 and called 4th and 4.

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again. That kept the ball out of Gunter's hands for three more minutes before punting and pinning Gunter deep at their own 15 yard line.

heave to seemingly secure the win.

Howe's last possession was all about killing the clock, however, Gunter would get one chance to win the game with four second The game fell in the hands of the remaining. Carr would complete Bulldog defense to turn back Gunter the pass, but the 'Dogs defense with only 3:04 left in the game. stopped the receiver at midfield and With Jantz out of the game due to the front-runner transformation had injury, Gunter laid all of their hopes completely taken place. on the back of their quarterback Carr. Howe linebacker Jacob Matthews led the 'Dogs with 149 Taylor would sack Carr on a blitz yards on 8 carries and 2 and force Gunter to take a timeout touchdowns. Grisham added 33 from their own 19 yard line with yards on 11 carries and one TD. 2:28 left. After the timeout, Carr Others were Carroll (8-23), would have to fall on the ball after a Brandon Wall (4-28), Brent bad shotgun snap and that forced a Masters (6-18) and Cooper Akins 3rd and 25 with the clock rolling (1-3). under two minutes. Carr's third down pass fell incomplete. Wilson Howe will travel to Tom Bean next nearly picked off Carr's fourth down Friday seeking 6-1 and 2-0.

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HES Honor Roll A Honor Roll 1st Six WeeksKindergarten: Isabella Fleming, Hunter Grant, Triston Isenhower, Levi McDonough, Gavin Snapp, Autumn Stephens, Olyvia Atkinson, Quentin Cole, Vivian Davis, Addison Donoho, Isabel Henley, Jaden Strunc, Carson Allen, Aydan Chantaca, Henry Delavan, Noah Fox, Raley Freeman, Javier Gutierrez-Ramirez, Hannah Ingram, Dylan Mayhue, Dominic Newlun, Ethan Potter, Alex Reed, Malachi Simpson, Kalynne Wilson, Kennedy Garner, Caris Riley, Claudia Valadez

Carter, Allison Frazier, Rylie Marr, Keelan Pointer, Noah Pugh, Sophie Sutton

First Grade: Kimberlee Arteaga, Eric Dailey, Keelan Davis, Rowan Fair, Shaelyn Fiel, Nathan Garibay, Ava HerbertMuse, James Johnson, Leyton Murphy, Logan Nitchman, Kendall O’Brien, Brenyn Oswalt, Bryce Pieper, Jackson Teel, Javier Torres, Macie Bryant, Austin Chandler, Kaitlynn McKnight, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Seanna Roper, Chrys Simpson, Caden Allen, Braxton Buttery, Peyton Duncan, Brooklyn Farmer, Jaileigh Murphy, Lucas Murphy, Gage Owens, Taryn Ray, Benjamin Taylor, Dana Vera, Mya Vines, Calie White, Giselle AlejosCacho, Charles Fuhr, Mason Sutherland, Kason Windon

Second Grade: Ridley Carter, Sophie Cherry, Jalyn Devore, Jaydon Kindle, Jackson Moreau, Amarise Morris, Dillon Patterson, Alyssa Pesano, Tori Williams, Iris Burton, Katy Davis, David Grant, AJ Johnson, Kylie Johnson, Andronica Morris, Kamryn Robertson, Gavin Rodgers, Logan Smith, Brian White, Haelie Atkinson, Hayden Brunner, Brandon Caballero, Conner Coffman, Brianna Graham, Kyler Heilman, William Ingram, Beaudy Kuykendall, Maelee McBride, Kiefer Phillips, Aubri Pittman, Preston Reeves, Zoe Thompson, Gradin Weinmann, Christian Beisel, Addison Bond, Aris Fox, Melia Gilmore, Harper Park, Clayton Stallings, Haley White

Second Grade: Vincent Molina, Elias Roberts, Brooklyn Upton, Sage Weatherly, Gage Carr, Lauren Catching, Garrett Rodgers, Abigail Buttery, Noah Christman, Zoie Kemp, Nowlin Langford, Addelyn Leakey, Remington Barker, Vincent Castellanos, Malyssa Hawkins, Bowen McAdams, Eli Stoner, Eisley Zolfaghari

First Grade: Drew Amaro, Colten Smiley, Alexis Woods, Jordan Burton, Braylon Franklin, Jayden Lukash, Kenzi Perry, Abigail Petty, Brooklyn Price, Rylan Strong, Elizabeth Alsobrook, Andrew Boatright, Lilly Fincher, Jacson Hightower, Carsen Hix, Zoey Reynolds, Ethan Barnes, Sofeea Brown, Isaiah Higgins, Braylen Johnson, Kylie Jordan, Emily Lopez, Riken Tilley, Sicileigh Weinmann

Third Grade: Seth Lea, Jaedyn Nance, Grace Randall, Harlee Shue, Emaleigh Sweeden, Sierra Ainsworth, Rian Cox, Roman Garbrandt, Talan Haley, Sarah Lowrance, Slayden Martin, Maddison Wade, Elizabeth Walker, Hayden Adkins, Kason Bader, Kennadi Barrett, DeWayne Killion, Third Grade: Lucas Reese, Kamry Snapp, Beau Kai Hudson, Allie Armstrong, Stephens, Braden Ulmer, Michael Christian Bates, Aireana Capps, Weimer, Kasen Wilson, Christopher Benjamin Garibay, Nathan Cruz-Garcia, Logan Duty, Rodey Hernandez, Mia Wilson, Stephanie Fincher, Hali Howard, Kenzlee Bastida, William Fuhr, Jackson Jones, Jackson Malta, Bailey Malta, Annastasia McAdams, McDonough, Wyatt Renfro, Brynn Riley, Hunter Shaw Thomas Roberson, Presley Shockey, Hannah Thompkins, Charles Vera, Fourth Grade: Claire Wilkins Caden Garner, Lucas Mitchell, Cameron Pugh, Noah Riley, Payton Fourth Grade: Stapleton, Kendall Griffin, Zeb Catelyn Armstrong, Dax Foster, Montgomery, Sandra Nitchman, Jaycie Grisham, Kayley Laubhan, Riley Troxtell, Jacob Campbell, Kade Murphy, Jenna Roper, Alex Jones, Autumn Owens Courtney White, Kaden Dunn, Rowdy Kuykendall, Zadrian Morris, A/B Honor Roll Jacob Ortega, Alexis Troxtell, 1st Six Weeks Camryn Boatman, Mary Burris, Ainsley Denham, Ryleigh Jenkins, Kindergarten: Cooper Jones, Marshal Larsen, Sophie Castellanos, Collin Kynlee Ray, Makayla Smith, Jake Goldston, Michael Gonzalez, Jack Snodgrass, Gage Troxtell, Mahlon Hammons, Alexis Horner, Casey Walker, Jayde Harris, Madalyn Bowles, Carson Chandler, Carson Helpenstell, Colton Little, Kolin Duree, Samantha Fuhr, Tatum Murphy, Haley Richardson, Logan Lindly, Logan Robinson, Robert Smith, Emery Snapp Wilson, Taylor Brunner, Adaline

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First United Methodist Church of Howe Tuesday, October 13 8:15 - 1:15 Wee Care Preschool 9:30 am Women's Bible Study 6:00 pm Boy Scouts Wednesday, October 14 9:00 am - Wednesday Workers 6:00 pm - Wed Night Meal & Family Night 6:30 pm - Women's Bible Study 6:30 pm - Jr.High and Sr. High Youth 6:30 pm - Chidren's Program - "Encounter" Thursday, October 15 8:15 - 1:15 Wee Care Preschool Sunday, October 18 8:40 am - Coffee and Donuts 9:00 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Worship service 3:00 pm - Cub Scouts 7:30 pm - Men's Bible Study First Baptist Church Howe Tuesday, October 13 7:00 pm - Bible Study Wednesday, October 14 6:30 pm - Fuel 6:45 pm - Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm - Youth Bible Study 7:30 pm - Choir Sunday, October 18 8:30 am - Traditional Worship service 9:45 am - Bible Fellowship 11:00 am - Contemporary Worship service First Baptist Church Dorchester Wednesday, October 14 6:00 pm - Meal (Donations for adults and kids eat free) 6:30 pm - Praise service 7:00 pm - Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm - RA's/GA's/children's group Sunday, October 18 9:00 am - Men's Prayer Time 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - A.M.Worship Service 5:00 pm - Adult Chior Practice 6:00 pm - Evening Worship

Howe Church of Christ Tuesday, October 13 10:00 am - Terrific Tuesday Bible Class Wednesday, October 14 7:00 pm - Bible Classes (all ages) Friday, October 16 7:00 pm - Friday Bible Study Group Sunday, October 18 9:00 am - Bible Classes (all ages) 10:00 am - Worship Service 5:00 pm - Worship Service New Beginning Fellowship Wednesday, October 14 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm - Kids Church 7:00 pm - Radiate Youth Sunday, October 18 10:00 am - Kids Church 10:00 am - Morning Service A Christian Fellowship, Luella Wednesday, October 14 6:30 pm – Potluck Meal 7:00 pm – Worship Service 7:00 pm – Jr & Sr High Youth Sunday, October 18 9:30 am – Sunday School (all ages) 10:30 am – Worship Service 10:30 am – KidZone Children’s Service (5yr – 12 yr) Community Bible Fellowship Monday, October 12 7:00 pm - Luella home group Bible Study Wednesday, October 14 6:30 pm - Food and Fellowship 7:00 pm - Childrens's Ministry 7:00 pm - Youth and Adult Bible Study Sunday, October 18 10:15 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Howe home group Bible Study

Times are subject to change.

Please check with each church for any possible changes

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Faith

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“Proverbs will teach you wisdom and self-control and how to understand sayings with deep meanings. You will learn what is right, honest and fair. From these, an ordinary person can learn to be smart, and young people can gain knowledge and good sense. If you are already wise, you will become even wiser. And if you are smart, you will learn to understand proverbs and sayings, as well as words of wisdom and all kinds of riddles,” Proverbs 1:2-6.

I need wisdom and I sure need self-control. I desperately want to understand the meaning of God’s word more tomorrow than I do today. I want to be able to discern what is right, honest and fair about every situation according to how God sees it. I’m just an ordinary person that needs to learn. I want more wisdom and I’m horrible with riddles! That pretty much sums it up…Next! “Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice,” Proverbs 1:7. So, I have to respect and obey the Lord if I want wisdom and knowledge.

That’s good advice and the Bible

Monday, October 12, 2015 says that only a fool will reject it His word to be hidden in every and my momma didn’t raise no fool. part of you. I had someone ask me on Facebook one time, “Do I love Proverbs. This book is a you have a cross in your pocket?” collection of sayings that was used I answered, “Wow! Thank you, to teach Gods people how to live yes I do and thank you for the right. I love the poetry of Psalms compliment!” I don’t literally and Proverbs. A typical proverb is have a cross in my pocket but it’s short and to the point. “My child, an old saying that means someone obey the teachings of your parents, points everything back to God and and wear their teachings as you His teachings in the Bible. would a nice hat or a pretty necklace,” Prov. 1:8-9. The Bible “Wisdom shouts in the streets tells parents to teach their children wherever crowds gather. She the ways of the Lord. The Bible shouts in the marketplaces and tells children to obey what their near the city gates as she says to parents taught them openly for all to the people, ‘How much longer will see and admire. Cool hats and you enjoy being a fool? Won’t pretty necklaces are not worn in you ever stop sneering and private. They’re fashion statements laughing at knowledge? Listen as and speaks volumes to your I correct you and tell you what I lifestyle. Kids, wear your think.” Proverbs 1:20-23.

Christianity boldly. Show up to Wisdom is not politically correct. passing period Bible studies. Pick other Christians as your friends. Go to “See You At The Poles” and pray boldly for your school. Invite other kids to church. Be kind and pure at heart. Let all your words honor God. “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.

You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates,” Deuteronomy 6:5-9. Do you love God that way? Your heart can’t hide what’s inside it; it always shows up sooner or later; good or bad. Do you love God with all your soul; your mind, your will and your emotions? Do you put all your efforts to love Him like He loves you? If you do then you’ll desire

Page #8 Wisdom cries out for the Truth to be heard. Wisdom loves God’s people enough to speak correction even when it’s not popular. Wisdom is expressing the Truth that frees people from their bondages.

Wisdom is expressing the truth of God’s love even when it’s uncomfortable.

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Learn about antiques and collectibles with Georgia Caraway skill and qualifications to become master locksmiths by executing the intricate designs of locks and keys for four or more years.

Upon acceptance the new master locksmith could set up his own shop and employ apprentices.

The key has been the symbol of mystical charm since Biblical times. The Catholic Church has keys in its coat of arms and during the Middle Ages noblemen and women carried a large collection of keys hanging from their girdles to denote status—the more keys the higher the status. The custom of granting presentation keys began during the earliest years when cities were walled enclaves. When a visitor was held in high esteem by the townspeople, he would be presented with a gold-plated key to the city gate. Thus, we now have the honorary “Key to the City.” Keys to the city are now made of wood, plastic, pot metal, or even cardboard.

Ancient Egyptian locks, made of wood and fitted to the outside of the door, took the form of a wooden bar that slid sideways through a large wooden staple and into a cavity in the doorjamb. The keys were large, wooden toothbrush-looking devices with the “bristles” being pegs corresponding to the staple. The Romans developed a smaller iron lock with bronze keys.

Keys made in the Middle Ages were very rough and crude with the bows fashioned into lozenge shapes and crosses. Some Medieval keys will be found with rough designs, crests, crowns or other ornamentation on the bows.

Locksmith’s apprentices demonstrated their

made the early Western jail cells of the materials at hand, as the cost of shipping a manufactured cell from the East was beyond the resources of most small towns. The lock was a lever tumbler type, not a warded lock. Almost all gate keys have ward cuts or curved bits, to fit specially cut keyholes.

During the latter part of the 19th century, and until Keys of the 18th and 19th centuries were pre- the middle of the 20th, manufacturers did make jail mechanization. Most keys of this period have locks that used bit-type keys, single as well as elaborate bits (the end that is inserted into the double-bitted. Many jail keys were large flat keys lock). Many of these keys have designs cut that resemble an overgrown safe deposit key, with into the bits; the cross, crowns, initials, and many square cuts along the edge. Some jail keys other types of designs in about every have the cell number as part of the edge cut to combination. The bows (the top of the key indicate the cell the prisoner was residing in. stem) run from plain iron rings to elaborately cut designs.

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AND PLAN TO ATTEND AND SUPPORT THE RESTORATION OF THE 122-YEAR OLD FIRST Among the most popular of the twentiethCHRISTIAN CHURCH BUILDING. TICKETS century keys is the railroad switch key. There ARE AVAILABLE AT THE HOWE ECONOMIC were thousands of railroads over the past 170 DEVELOPMENT BUILDING, 101 EAST years or so, and most issued switch keys.

HANING AND AT HOWE MERCANTILE AND Other types of collectible keys are folding TEXAS HOME EMPORIUM 107-109 EAST keys for pocket doors, ship keys, watch keys, HANING. hotel keys, car keys, casket keys, furniture keys, and door keys.

Dr. Georgia Caraway, former director of the Jail keys are probably the most difficult of all Denton County Museums for 14 years, and her keys to acquire. Few people outside of friends opened the Howe Mercantile at 107 East prisons really know what a jail key looks like. Haning. Store hours are Thursday through Old Western jails, what few there were, Saturday noon until 8 p.m. In addition to Tips, mostly used hasps and padlocks. A special Tools, & Techniques: Caring for Your Antiques padlock was designed specifically for these and Collectibles, she has written four Denton jails. It was small, secure, and light enough to history books and is working on a 5th history about be shipped the long distance from the Eastern the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo. manufacturers. The keys are unique and difficult to duplicate. Local blacksmiths

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"When I started seeking His will for my life, He just put this in front of me and I just started praying for people that are affected by human trafficking and interceding for them." said Brinlee.

college and then returned to Howe. After completing nursing school, she's now employed as such.

Brinlee says that they are unable to share the Gospel on college campuses, but will be reaching out to college-aged students through fellowship The North Texas Assembly of and offering various classes at God is also supporting her a local coffee shop. cause as she will be traveling to other churches and talking If you feel led to donate, about her mission in hopes please make checks payable to that each church will support mail to: New Beginning her in her cause.

Fellowship, Note: Codie Brinlee, P.O. Box 295, Howe, Brinlee grew up in Howe and Texas, 75459. attended Howe schools from For online donations, go to Codie Brinlee's says she's been kindergarten through her graduating HHS class of www.nbfhowe.com Note: called by God to travel to Moldova to help prevent human 2007. She is the daughter of Codie Missions. trafficking by sharing His word. Ricky and Sherry Brinlee, who are also Howe graduates.

The small country in between Ukrane and Romania is being helped through pumpkins sales After high school Codie of a local store and through New Brinlee moved to Huntsville Beginning Fellowship where she and Conroe, Texas to attend is currently the youth leader.

Salvage Junky of Howe is donating a portion of the sales of all of the pumpkins located on the premises. Owner Debbie Wallis says that the pumpkins are grown on a Navaho Indian Reservation in New Mexico.

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"It's a job creator for them and a percentage of the sales goes to them." says Wallis. "The rest of it goes to Codie and the rest is cost-covering. It's a act of love from our family to her.

Everybody in our family is working it for her."

Brinlee says that she'll leave in the fall of 2016 and stay there for a year and come back for a few months. If there are more funds available for her to return, she

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1st/2nd grade Bulldogs Photo by Amber Carter

The K-2nd grade Bulldogs entered the first round of playoffs against Blue Ridge. It was a slow start for 'Dogs, as the Tigers defense brought their A-game. As the second quarter began, Beaudy Kuykendall made long strides for the first touchdown of the game. After a fumble from the 'Dogs, the Tigers recovered and ran for 60 yards before being tackled by Riken Tilley. The offense took them down, just outside the end zone. The Tigers ran out of luck after that,

being shut down continually with great plays by Gage Carr, Charles Fuhr, Keelan Pointer and Gage Owens. A pass to Vince Castellanos in the second half resulted in the 'Dogs second touchdown, followed up with an extra point ran in by Rylan Strong.

Saturday ended with a shutout score of 13-0, and the hope of another victory next week against Bells, which will determine who will advance to the Superbowl.

wwww.cavenderht.com 3rd/4th grade Bulldogs advance in playoffs, beat S&S 28-0 Photo by Jennifer Daniels

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The 7-0 Howe Bulldogs defeated the S&S Rams in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday in Tom Bean. Cooper Jones raced for long yardage to get the 'Dogs on the board in the first.

Howe quarterback Jacob Campbell completed several passes on the day including two 2-point conversions to Cooper Jones. Rowdy Kuykendall also caught a pass.

The defense was outstanding Marshall Larsen scored two again pitching the team's touchdowns on the day sixth shutout in seven tries.

- one long run and also a 1- Howe has scored 195 points yarder. Braden Ulmer also and given up only six points scored a long touchdown as all year. Blue Ridge scored well as run a 2-point the six and that is the conversion from the Bulldogs' next opponent quarterback position.

Saturday at noon in Blue Ridge.

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100% tax deductible Vintage Garden Arbor. Donated by Green Acres Garden Center.

Two lunches. Donated by The Durning House.

Two (2) CDs of Mikki Daniel’s Western Heritage Award Winning Country Music. Donated by Oscar Blankemeyer.

One Chiropractic Office Visit. Donated by Dr. Dean Beacham, McKinney.

One Large Pizza. (2) Donated by Marco’s Pizza, McKinney.

Fall Cornucopia Silk Flower Arrangement. Donated by Douglas Floral, Van Alstyne.

Hunting Picture in Barnwood Frame. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Wire Basket with birdhouse, bird feeder, organic dip for dogs, cotton roll, and mange control for dogs.

Donated by Garner’s Feed & Seed.

Faith, Love, and Hope Painted Wooden Bench. Donated by Denise Rodgers.

Black Wooden Cross Wall Hanging. Donated by Loretta Anderson, Texas Farm Bureau.

Wooden Cross Wall Hanging. Donated by Loretta Anderson, Texas Farm Bureau.

Gift Certificates (2) for Two People for a 3-hour Basic Handgun Training Class. Donated by Handgun Instructors of Texas.

Lady Bulldogs Softball Glass Decorative Block. Donated by Loretta Anderson, Texas Farm Bureau. $30 Gift Certificate. Donated by The Antique Gallery, Denton.

Pair of Floral Pottery Vases. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Wrought Iron Candle Holder and Candles. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Wicker Wine Rack. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Vintage Oil Lamp. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Contemporary Art Pottery Vase. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Landscapes of Texas. Book by Texas Highways Magazine. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Dallas Cowboys Coffee Maker. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Texas by James Michener. First Edition. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Treasure Craft USA Pottery Cactus Dish. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Texas Tin Sign. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Folk Metal Chicken. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Frankoma Angel Christmas Plate. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

The Jungle Book-style 3G Brand Blanket. Donated by Debbie Lowrey.

Gift Basket of Jerky. Steve at Don’s Smokehouse.

Blown Glass Hat Bowl. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Wine Tasting for Ten (10). Donated by Grayson Hills Winery.

6-dozen Donut Holes. Donated by Bakers Dozen Donuts.

Beauty Products. Donated by Big Apple Salon.

Blown Glass Purse Vase. Donated by Carolyn and Dan Cunningham.

Large German Chocolate Cake. Donated by Mary Stonebarger.

Large Cowboy Painting. Donated by Steel Magnolia. $50 Gift Certificate to Steel Magnolia. Donated by Steel Magnolia.

Phoenix Bird & Chinese Dragon Red Silk Pillow. Donated by Robyn Lee & Graham Phipps, Denton.

Phoenix Bird & Chinese Dragon Gold Silk Pillow. Donated by Robyn Lee & Graham Phipps, Denton.

Franz Blue Magpie Porcelain Sugar Jar with Cover. Donated by Robyn Lee and Graham Phipps, Denton.

Two (2) Chicken Fried Steak Lunches. Donated by Donut Chef, Van Alstyne. $30 Gift Card. Donated by Olive Garden.

Original Sonic in Howe Menu Boards. Donated by Sonic in Howe.

Yoga Session for 10, plus Two Yoga Books. Donated by Pat Colonna, Denton.

AudioSource Soundbar. Donated by Cavender Home Theater.

Howe Centennial Cookbook. Donated by Linda Wall.

Victorian Carved Sofa with Tapestry Upholstery. Donated by Dan & Carolyn Cunningham.

Tiger Painting. Donated by Oscar Blankemeyer.

1972 Howe Centennial Bowtie and Brother of the Brush Button. Donated by Howe Historical Society.

Covered Handmade Pottery Tureen. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Shampoo, Haircut, Style with Donna Tate. Donated by Salon 101.

Multiple DVDs and Books. Donated by Lifeway Christian Book Store. $250 Tax Preparation Services (5). Donated by Smith-Garner, PC. Manicure. Donated by Amanda’s Nails.

Canvas Print. Donated by Janie Finney.

Photography Session. Donated by Kristen Fletcher Photography.

Two (2) Butterfly Art Photos. Donated by James Hefley.

Three (3) Butterfly Art Photos. Donated by James Hefley.

Photography. Donated by Vickie Langdon.

Two Pet Grooming Sessions. Donated by A-1 Pet Grooming and Boarding.

Two Framed Photographs In and About Howe. Donated by Mark Hansen Photography.

Wire Grapevine Wine Rack with Five Bottles of Wine. Donated Brett Jones and Gayle Strange.

Green Pottery with Mother-of-Pearl Candlestand with Candle. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Floral Green-glazed Ceramic Vase. Donated by Ann’s Finds at The Antique Gallery, Denton.

Italian Cream Cake. Donated by Jean Norman. $25 Gift Certificates. (4) Donated by Abby’s Restaurant.

Set of 6 Handmade Quilted Burlap Placemats. Donated by Richard & Genie Davis.

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Designer Pet Carrier. Donated by Ross and Carol Phillips.

Noelle the Bulldog. Written and autographed by Gloria Estefan with her CD single "Noelle's Song." Photograph of Estefan at her book signing included. Donated by Georgia Caraway.

Hammond Organ. Donated by Benny and Tina Hood.

Soapstone Sculpture by Roland Beyale. Donated by Dee at Sunflower Thrift, Van Alstyne.

Native American Art by Ioyan Mani (2). Donated by Sunflower Thrift.

15-minute Airplane Ride over Texoma. (3) Donated by Jimmy Finney.

Figural Art Pottery Vase. Donated by Texas Home Emporium.

English Saddle, Pad, and Reins. Donated by Divine Equine Therapeutic Riding Center.

Display Television Sets (6). Walmart.

Refrigerator. Donated by Bill and Bonnie J. Smith.

Family Heritage Preservation Video. Donated by Heritage Preservation Studios.

Set of Stainless Kitchen Knives with Sharpener. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Installed Chain Link Fence, 50' of 4' tall. Donated by Ace Quality Fencing.

BBQ Dinner for 20 with all the fixin’s at Oak Meadow Ranch. Donated

by Watt Wealth Management, Allan and Renay Watt.

Framed Cowboy Print (2). Donated by Watt Wealth Management, Allan & Renay Watt.

California Shiraz Rex Goliath Wine. Donated by Pamela Daly and Thad Finley.

Blue Moon Oregon Reisling Wine. Donated by Pamela Daly and Thad Finley.

White Storage Cabinet. Donated by Pamela Daly.

White Plant Stand/Side Table. Donated by Pamela Daly.

Party Package: 2 hours up to 75 people, Unlimited Shaved Ice. Donated by Chill Out Shaved Ice. 1945 Antique Bed, Dresser, Armoire, and Bench. Donated by Donna Wormsbaker.

Manicure. Donated by Ms D's Nail Designs.

Model Kubota Monster Tractor. Donated by Grayson County Equipment.

One Massage Session at The Loft Day Spa. Donated by The Loft Day Spa. One Case of Sweet Mild Summit Salsa. Donated by Summit Salsa Company.

One Case of Sweet Hot Summit Salsa. Donated by Summit Salsa Company.

Family Photo Shoot. Donated by Faith and Love Photography.

Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas. Donated

by Howe Mercantile.

Tips, Tools & Techniques for Caring for Your Antiques and Collectibles

by Georgia Kemp Caraway (2).

I Love Paris Basket. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Texas, Our Texas Basket. Donated by Marilyn & John Kubalak, Howe Mercantile.

Drinkin’ Wine, Wine, Wine. Three bottles of wine. Donated by Gayle Strange, Denton.

Victorian German China Bowl. Donated by Brett Jones, Texas Home Emporium.

Howe, Texas Christmas Bunting. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Crystal Candlestick with Candles. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Designer Doll. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Lenox Handpainted Candlesticks. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Pink Hippo Snuggy Bug. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Six-month Ad: One Business Card-size in Howe Enterprise. (3) Donated by Howe Enterprise.

Two-month Ad: Half page in Howe Enterprise. Donated by Howe Enterprise. $20 Gift Certificate. (5) Donated by Rapid Refill Ink. Custom-made Cross. Donated by LeeAnn Winkler.

Dozen Cupcakes (2), Donated by Mama Suzy’s Sweets & Eats.

Exotic Wooden Heirloom Box. Donated by Ernie Martin.

Handcarved Ink Pen. Donated by Beverly Martin.

Coach Wallet. Donated by Georgia Caraway & the Sanger Wednesday Study Club.

Adobe Rose Cowhide Vest. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Snowman Cake Plate. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Christmas Tree Cake Plate. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Rowdy’s Night Before Christmas. Donated by Howe Mercantile.

Vintage Glass Serving Bowl. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Bill French.

Quart of Junk Gypsy Chalk Paint and Furniture Painting Class.

Donated by Salvage Junky.

Tea and Bulldogs T-shirt, plus Retro Bulldog Country T-shirt. Donated

by Salvage Junky.

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Jack January he's doing." So I, ashamedly, stood back up until the flag and its uniformed escort left the arena.

At halftime I went down and introduced myself to the Korean War veteran and told him how much I appreciated his example.

His response to me was simple: "I love that flag, sir."

Five observations: 1) If my calculations are right, Sergeant January has to be in his mid-80’s. It's not every day an 80In March of last year my oldest son year old man calls me "sir"...but when it comes to rules on manners and I went to the boys' state basketball tournament in Austin. It and etiquette, I will always defer to is something he and I look forward a Veteran. to every year...because it is three 2) If I ever have to go undercover days of nothing but basketball, as a secret agent and need an alias, basketball, and more basketball.

I'm calling myself "Jack January."

Each day was divided into three 3) Our kids are watching separate sessions for the different EVERYTHING that goes on classifications of schools. At the beginning of each session a JROTC around them. I pray that there are a plethora of positive examples that group from a local high school my children see every would serve as Color Guard. As they entered the arena folks lazily day...ESPECIALLY in those got out of their seats; most (not all) moments when I under-achieve as removed a hat they wore and placed a man/citizen/Christian. their hand over their heart. They 4) When something precious stood as the National Anthem entered the room – something he played and then quickly resumed the conversation they were having loved dearly – Sgt Jack January gave it the honor and respect it as they sat back down. deserved. He was not distracted by On Friday evening I, and the people the people around him who seemed to care very little about the around me, were treated to something a little different. As the presence of Old Glory. Instead he Color Guard walked onto the floor fixed his eyes on the thing that he Photo

by Loretta Anderson an elderly gentleman eight rows in loved. Hebrews 12:2 implores, front of Elijah and I quickly stood “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...” up, snapped to "attention," and If an old soldier gives that sort of positioned his right arm in a masterful salute. Meanwhile the rest respect to a piece of fabric that represents freedom...how much of the crowd (myself included) went through its normal routine. At more should we, as children of The King, pay double the homage to the completion of the National the one that represents an even Anthem, everyone sat back greater freedom...caring not that down...except for two people... the world around us shouts us down and thinks us silly, foolish or My son...and Sergeant Jack misguided.

January.

By Chris Campbell

I looked at Elijah - he looked back at me and said, "I'm watching that guy - he looks like he knows what

5) Did I mention that Jack January MIGHT just be the coolest name ever???

IN KIND DONORS Wal-Mart, 20 briskets Bill Smith, Howe Mini Storage, $300 Metal Masters, $1,000 Great Days of Service, labor and supplies Keep Howe Beautiful, labor and supplies The Siding Man, Inc., $2,800 AAA Guardian Foundation Repair, $2,500 Brice Harvey, bbq cook Dick Smithwick, bbq cook Don Anderson, auctioneer Howe Enterprise, advertising Van Alstyne Leader, advertising Herald Democrat, advertising Monte Walker, posters and flyers Loretta Anderson, Texas Farm Bureau, 125 cups Darren Foster, Texas Farm Bureau, 125 cups Donna Wormsbaker, beans for BBQ dinner Bev Martin, bread for BBQ dinner Mary Jo Wrenn, bread for BBQ dinner Georgia Caraway, tea and coffee for BBQ dinner Jean Norman, coleslaw for BBQ dinner Mama Suzy’s Sweets and Eats, 8 doz. sugar cookies for BBQ dinner Mary Stonebarger, 8 doz. chocolate chip cookies for dinner Sherry Folks, potato salad for BBQ dinner Sunny Delight, 200 drinks Grayson County Blood Bank, radio ads Howe Fire Station, use of building for BBQ dinner Ronnie Morris, labor on benches FINANCIAL DONORS: Collins Memorial, $24,350 Howe Historical Society, $14,500 Georgia Caraway, $2,880 Oscar Blankemeyer, $1,420 Nortex Field Services, $1,000 Jerry and Patsy Kelsoe, $600 Garage sales, $387 Advantage Business Machines, $200 Scott Frantz, $200 Anonymous, $200 Waldo Funeral Home, $100 Scoggins Funeral Home, $100 M.E. Curtis, $100 Monty Ulmer, $100 Anonymous, $50 City Drug of VA, $50 Carolyn Monroe, $40 Children and citizens of Howe, $205 Ray Selby, $20

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Battleship USS Texas Scotland and spent the interwar years as part of the navy’s Pacific Fleet. In 1919, just after the war ended, it made naval history as it became the first battleship to launch an airplane off its deck.

The successful experiment was a critical part of the navy’s tests of the viability of aircraft carriers and their potential designs as airplanes became more reliable instruments for reconnaissance and combat.

bombardment campaign as American troops struggled to gain control of Okinawa. The capture of both islands was essential to forcing Japan to surrender, which occurred four months later. After the end of the war, the Texas spent the last few months of its career bringing troops back home.

The Texas was decommissioned in 1946, along with many other storied The twentieth century became the vessels from both world wars. The great age for the battleship as The Texas spent most of the early ship, however, was given a noble navies around the world raced to years of World War II on convoy retirement by the people of the state. build the most powerful vessels on escort duty, protecting troop On April 20, 1948, it was the seas. As the United States transports and supply ships from permanently docked in LaPorte near established itself as a world the German submarine attacks that the San Jacinto Battleground State power, the nation was determined had devastated the Allies. In Historic Site to begin operating as a to show the strength of its own October 1942, the ship served as museum, allowing the general public navy. As a result, the Battleship part of the fleet transporting to explore the ship for themselves.

USS Texas, designated BB-35, American troops to North Africa The arrangement was the first of its was built as the second vessel as part of Operation Torch, the named for the state by the US first landing of American troops Navy. against the Nazis.

Dr. Ken Bridges

Construction on the Texas, a New York-class battleship, began in 1911 at a cost of over $5.8 million (nearly $140 million in 2015 dollars). It was commissioned in May 1914. The 573-foot vessel boasted a crew of more than one thousand men. It included ten fourteen-inch guns, twenty-one five-inch guns, and four submerged torpedo launchers. Its firepower easily matched the most powerful ships in the world at the time.

During most of America’s involvement in World War I, the Texas was attached to the British fleet patrolling the waters near

for a battleship and was wildly popular with the public.

While protected from the ravages of battle today, the ship still suffers from the corrosive effects of weather and the sea which has presented long-term issues for its preservation. The Battleship Texas Foundation has for years raised money to support maintenance and education efforts in coordination with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Nevertheless, thousands of visitors from around the world still come each year to explore the legendary vessel.

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor. He can be reached at drkenbridges@gmail.com.

On June 6, 1944, the Allies staged Operation Overlord, the invasion of Normandy, and the Texas was there, its guns pounding Nazi positions along the coast. The ship stayed along the coast of northern France for several weeks, aiding American troops as they struggled to move inland.

As the Allies retook Europe, the USS Texas was sent to the Pacific in early 1945. In February and March, the Texas supported ground troops landing at Iwo Jima as American forces advanced toward the Japanese home islands.

Beginning in April, the ship was part of the six-week naval

Battleship USS Texas

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HES and HMS breakfast and lunch

HHS breakfast and lunch

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