In tradition, HMS holds cookout

Howe Middle School Principal Clay Wilson cooked burgers and hot dogs once again at what has been a tradition to hold a cookout for First Responders on Sept. 11.

"This is very cool, and the kids really get into it and they enjoy talking to the First Responders," said Wilson. "I think the First Responders enjoy it was well. They get to interact with the kids."

Howe ISD School Officer Michael Hill only had a hot dog as he reported he was scared to eat Sooner Burger cooked by Wilson, an OU grad. UT fan and Assistant Principal Mike Segleski had no problem as he's used to

Monday, September 16, 2019

Howe native honored by Texas governor with Star of Texas Award

Troy Allison of Howe was honored along with 15 others from North Texas last week by Texas Governor Greg Abbott with a Star of Texas Award

The award goes to police officers, firefighters, and first responders who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty

Allison, a Dallas Police Officer was shot in the line of duty during a shooting spree The individual that shot Allison did not survive the

“Today, we honor these heroes for their service and their sacrifice They all faced immense challenges, but in the face of those challenges, they responded like heroes,” said Gov. Abbott. “I want to thank all of the peace officers, firefighters, emergency responders across our entire state I want to thank you for your constant courage I want to thank you for your sacrifice that you make every day to keep Texas safe ”