Lady Bulldogs drop three of four games
Bulldogs get first win in come-frombehind fashion
Pets were home-schooled during the ice storms
The Howe Bulldogs (2-6) are facing some
Many people were just trying their best to sur-
The Howe Lady Bulldogs (2-3) opened the week
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INSIDE Meet the Bulldogs, pg. 4 Meet the Lady Bulldogs, pg. 8 Powerlifting, pg. 9 Chamber Directory, pg. 10 Bermuda tips for spring, pg. 11 Hot Jobs, pg. 12 Texas History, pg. 13 Christian, pg. 14 Finance/Children, pg. 15 Past front pages, pg. 16-24
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Leon Thornhill added to Howe Hall of Honor, 2020-21 class to be honored in May A correction from last week’s column. We stated that Howe ISD Superintendent Kevin Wilson was sporting a week’s worth of growth of facial hair. It turns out that he’s in his fourth month of such (compliment by us by the way). In our defense, Wilson has been wearing a western bandit bandana look for a mask which hides the silver bristles. Some out there might be thinking about knocking down the bearded look now that the mask mandate is being lifted. If so, we can make one recommendation that will change your life, fellas. Shave in the shower. Get rid of the shaving cream and the burn. A shower mirror might be in store for some of you unless you’re a well season veteran. But try it. You’re welcome. No charge. *** One year ago last week Grayson County had 20,000 total primary votes of 81,560 registered voters.
Thornhill’s voice was recognizable on Friday nights in the fall as he served as “The Voice of Bulldog Stadium” working the public address mic over many years beginning in the early 1980s.
Joining them will be one member this year—Leon Thornhill who spent many years dedicated to the allthings Howe including a 12-year stint on the Howe ISD Board
The chamber will host their annual “Awards Night” that evening and will name the Norma J. Wallace Citizen of the Year for both 2019 and 2020 along with Business
Bulk Trash Pickup 2nd Friday of each month in Howe.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Howe for 60 years and a member of the Howe Masonic Lodge.
Billy Joe Wheeler
Dug Wortham
Pat Stewart
Sam Haigis
Leon Thornhill of the Year, Volunteer Organization of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online by clicking here.
Loy Lake winner
Unmask True Texas Project will
Texas GOP Gov. Gregg Abbott said Tuesday that he will reverse the mask order and many of the other COVID-19 mandates he put in place last year. Abbott made these statements exactly eight months after issuing the mask and other COVID-19 (Continued on page 5) mandates in a statewide address.
EDITOR’S NOTE—This column is reserved as an editorial column and may not necessarily reflect the policy of this publication.
of Trustees.
The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce board members met Wednesday night to address last year's Howe Hall of Honor that was postponed and eventually cancelled due to COVID. The Class of 2020 Howe Hall of Honor members were Billy Joe Wheeler, Dug Wortham, Pat Stewart, and Sam Haigis. They will finally be honored May 7 at Summit Gardens at 6:30 pm.
Businesses will also be able to open to 100 percent capacity regardless of classifications starting March 10.
kickoff in Howe tonight
The True Texas Project is a growing movement for those who want to learn more about politics and get involved in their civic duties. The non-profit organization is hosting their first Grayson County event this evening at First Baptist Church in Howe at the youth building, 100 E. Davis Street. The free event will feature speakers Matt Rinaldi and Jonathan
Stickland. An optional prayer meeting will begin at 5:30 before a 5:45 pizza dinner for $5 (first come, first served). The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8 pm. All patriots are welcome with no dues and no fees.
10-year-old Howe fourth grader and Junior FFA student Delaine McCloud won best of breed Mini Rex at the Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show at Loy Lake. Courtesy photo. (Results on page 3).
