60.40 Howe Enterprise February 13, 2023

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Lady Bulldogs clinch playoffs “We now live in a nation where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.” ― Chris Hedges ***** We didn’t get too many complaints about the flipbook format that we went to last week. We’ve been introducing it for quite some time, but we understand not liking change. Hopefully those that didn’t like it will eventually become familiar to it and like it as much or better. We’ll admit, the product is better for the user on a PC than a phone...this is true.

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Bi-district championship tonight in Caddo Mills versus Edgewood The Howe Lady Bulldogs clinched the playoffs Tuesday night with a 40-28 commanding win over Leonard.

Howe finishes the regular season with a 13-17 record and 6-6 in district play. It’s an improvement from last year’s 923 season and 3-11 district record. Tonight’s playoff game against Edgewood marks the sixteenth time in 20 seasons that the Lady Bulldogs have made the playoffs in basketball.

But this will be the first time for Howe to play in a playoff game without Derek Lands since the 1989-90 season when Vernon Richardson’s team lost in the first round to Little Elm. Howe’s first ever playoff win came in the 2003-04 season when they defeated Quitman 67-63 in Lands’ second season.

Current Head Coach Ashley Anderson, in her first season at the helm, will try and become only

The Howe Lady Bulldogs celebrate moments after the final buzzer Tuesday night as they officially clinched the playoffs for the 16th time in 20 years with (Continued on page 2) the 40-28 win over Leonard. Photo by Michelle Carney.

Rodney Hough enters city council race The field for Howe City Council has another addition as Rodney Hough announced Friday that he will toss his hat in the ring along with Michael Hill and Billie Ingram to challenge incumbents Rod Gross and Dale Rideout.

The election will be held Saturday, May 6.

Hough, a Cassandra

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Friday is last Bulldogs skin Leonard, 50-37, clinch playoffs for second yearin a row day to file for Howe High School wins mayor, council, Robotics State Championship school board (Continued on page 5)

Rodney Hough

For those interested in filing to run for Howe Independent School’s Board of Trustees, City of Howe Mayor or City Council, your deadline is Friday at 5 pm. Packets for filing for city positions can be obtained at City Hall, 116 E. Haning Street while packets for school board can be found at the HISD Administration Office at 105 W. Tutt Street. Anything delivered after exactly 5 pm will not be accepted.

EDITOR’S NOTE—This column is reserved as an editorial column and may not necessarily reflect the policy of this publication.

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Lady Bulldogs Sr. Night, pg. 4 Letters to Editor pg. 5 SHES Top Dogs, pg. 7 City Sales Tax, pg. 8 All-Texomaland, pg. 9 Hot Jobs, pg. 9 Angie Liss ATSSB, pg. 10 Fentanyl, pg. 10 Operation Christmas, pg. 10 Christian, pg. 12 Howe Hump Day, pg. 13 Texas History/Parenting, pg. 13 Past front pages, pg. 17-24

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Gage Troxtell and Mary Sorflaten with the Robotics 3A UIL State Championship trophy. They previously won the Wolfe City Tournament Championship. Courtesy photo.

The election will take place Saturday, May 5, 2023, at 700 W. Haning Street. Early voting in person is April 24—May 2, 2023. The last day to register to vote is April 6.

Noah Riley (22) gets a high-five from Kaleb Taylor (13). Photo by Michelle Carney.

On Tuesday night, the Howe Bulldogs (14-10, 6 -5) placed themselves into command of landing a playoff berth as the fourth and final seed in District 11-3A with a 5037 win over Leonard at home. On Friday, a Blue Ridge loss to Pottsboro officially secured the playoff berth which puts Howe in the playoffs in

back-to-back seasons for the first time since 201617 and 2017-18.

The game against Leonard was never really in question. Howe trailed 84 for a few moments in the first period but senior guard Austin Haley’s 3pointer gave Howe a 108 lead and the Dogs nev(Continued on page 6)

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Lady Bulldogs

The inside play of Presley Shockey (5) and Emery Snapp (22) has helped the guard game. Photos by Michelle Carney.

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the second Howe head coach to win a playoff game.

“I’m excited for the girls. They’ve worked really hard this year,” said Anderson, who has 145 career varsity wins. “We got off to a tough start and they’ve really bounced back and kept on digging and we’re playing, I think, our best basketball right now.”

The talk is somewhat monumental as Howe comes in to tonight’s contest as the fourth seed from District 11. Edgewood is ranked 10th overall by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. They are the 12-0 undefeated District 12 Champions sporting a 26-7 record.

Howe opened the season dreadfully with nine consecutive losses but have since gone 13-8 since a December 6, 53-50, win over Collinsville for their first victory. The Howe girls are vastly improved defensively from a year ago where they are allowing 41.83 points per game this season compared to 48.09 a year ago. In district, it’s even more evident as Howe’s defense improved from 49.79 points allowed per game to this season’s 38.25. Offensive output is nearly identical from last season to now.

Tuesday night was a good representation of how the Lady Bulldogs’ season has gone Howe found themselves starting slow and finishing strong. The game was tied at the end of the first quarter with Leonard getting open layups underneath the bucket. Howe’s

six points came on a Kendall Griffin 3 -pointer and foul shots from Presley Shockey and Emery Snapp.

The heat was turned up at “The Ranch on Ponderosa” in the second period as Howe unleashed 15 points in the frame which was spread out between Griffin, Snapp, Jentrie Doty, and Aubrielle West. The Lady Bulldog defense held Leonard again to only six points to take a 21-12 lead into intermission.

Howe put up eight points in the third thanks, in part, to Griffin’s second 3pointer of the game. Leonard could only muster five points and Howe had a commanding 29-17 lead into the final frame.

Leonard made it interesting midway through the fourth period cutting Howe’s lead close enough to keep the starters on the floor. But after regaining some separation, Howe finished the game with all seniors on the floor as Jordan Brunner, Mackenzie Krueger, Danielle Hargrove, Itzel Garcia, and Jentrie Doty finished the game.

“Starting 0-9 and getting to this point just shows the type of kids we have and how relentless they are,” said Anderson. “Nothing can keep them down. We just keep pushing. They’re (Continued on page 3)

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Lady Bulldogs

The bench explodes late in the game in anticipation of a playoff clinch.

Photo by Michelle Carney.

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really bought into ‘chop wood and carry water’ which is something that we talk about. You just have to keep building and keep doing the things that it takes to survive every day. Every day is a new day and it’s an opportunity to get better.”

Anderson is no stranger to the relentless attitude and doing the things it takes to survive every day. She’s a cancer survivor. During Christmas of 2013, she was diagnosed with leukemia. After a stem cell transplant, she was forced to halt her career as she stayed at M.D. Anderson Hospital for four months and took a year off of coaching or teaching.

“It was a tough time in life,” said Anderson who was released to go back to work a full year after the diagnosis.

Against doctor’s recommendation, she continued to stay in the field of coaching and the Lady Bulldogs are reaping the rewards of her relentless effort and ability to keep doing the things that it takes to survive every day.

Howe’s game with Edgewood will begin at 8 pm tonight from Caddo Mills High School at 3049 FM-36, Caddo Mills, TX 75135.

The game will be broadcast live (audio) at HoweEnterprise.com/ Studio42 and at this YouTube link.

Ashley Anderson, Lady Bulldogs head coach.

Howe vs. Leonard Senior Night 11-3A Girls Standings xPottsboro 12-0 xGunter 10-2 xBells 8-4 xHowe 6-5 Leonard 3-8 Blue Ridge 1-9 Bonham 0-10 x-clinched playoffs berth

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Lady Bulldogs Senior Night

Photos by Michelle Carney

Jordan Brunner family

Itzel Conejo Garcia family

Mackenzie Krueger family

Teagan Stubblefield family

The 2022-23 Howe Lady Bulldog Seniors

Danielle Hargrove family

Jentrie Doty family

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Hough (Continued from page 1)

As the new year starts it would appear that brown water is not our only inadequate public service, and based on what I’m witnessing, we could be in for a rough road ahead, financially.

As you’ve seen and have probably heard, our latest crisis is whether or not we will be able to make it to the hospital or not, all because our city leaders and administration have no followthrough. Since we could not get any answers from our leaders, Mayoral Candidate Karla McDonald and I met with the director of Texas Vital Care, the ambulance service that was servicing Howe, to see what we could find out.

Throughout the two and a half hours that we spoke with him, we were in fact able to receive some valuable information. Since he is new to the position, he could only give us answers to things that have occurred since he assumed the director position. I held the contract from October of 2022, between TVC and Howe, in my hands and the only signature on the document was that of Jim Jarvis of TVC. The signature line for Mayor Bill French was left blank. However, the director did say that he has seen a copy of the contract at the City of Howe that has Mr. French’s signature, but not that of Mr. Jarvis.

The contract stated that the first day that the ambulance is in service in Howe, that the city is to pay $25,000 to TVC. The ambulance was put into service and TVC was never paid by the city of Howe. So, if the contract was never signed, why was the ambulance put into service to begin with.

Could there be a third contract out there? One with both signatures? If that is the case, then why didn’t the City of Howe pay it as they agreed to do?

The contract continued by stating that after six months, after a satisfactory performance review, Howe would pay an additional $25,000 and then $50,000 per year for the next two

years. The director approached the city and presented them with the possibility of being forced to remove the ambulance, as the city was using the service without paying for it. Mayor French offered to buy the ambulance, so the director presented this to his board who offered the unequipped ambulance to Howe for $83,000, the payoff amount of the loan that TVC had.

Bill French countered that offer with $83,000 for the ambulance, power assist cot, Lucas CPR system, and radio. A power assist gurney is required by law and averages $8-13,000. A quick Google search shows that a Lucas CPR system costs $18-20,000 and the radio which was installed upon purchase by TVC was roughly $6,000.

Bill French asked for tens of thousands of dollars of equipment for free, basically.

An agreement was not reached and due to the city not paying for the service that they originally agreed to, the (Continued on page 7)

Street resident, sent the following information to the Howe Enterprise.

My wife and I have lived in Howe since 1999. We both have lived in Grayson County for most of our lives.

We have four children, three of whom have already graduated from Howe High School, and our fourth will be graduating in May. I am an IT professional, working in this field for the last 24 years. We are active in our church, Community Bible Fellowship. I have spent many seasons coaching Howe Youth Sports. I also served several years on the Howe Baseball Board, including two years as the league commissioner. My wife and I have also been involved in the Band and Athletics Booster Clubs at Howe High School. We feel blessed to have raised our family in a strong, faith-filled community.

I decided to run for City Council because Howe is going to grow, and growth takes planning. As an IT pro-

fessional, I have learned that planning and preparation bring positive results. If Howe plans properly, we can grow and still keep the small town Rodney Hough charm that our residents enjoy. Without strong leadership, Howe will not prosper in the future.

I am also a firm believer that when something is changing our citizens deserve to know. With today’s technology, it is not difficult to keep residents informed of changes that affect their daily lives. I want the growth in Howe to be pro - business and family friendly. Howe has many challenges lying ahead, but I believe with the right planning those challenges can lead to a brighter future.

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Bulldogs

Howe’s Noah Riley (22) hits a 3-pointer early in Tuesday’s contest to help Howe pull away early from Leonard. Photo by Michelle Carney.

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er looked back from that point. Howe’s lead even reached 13 points moments later as they went up 28-15.

Howe closed the first quarter with a 17 -13 lead. Bulldog forward Noah Riley opened the scoring with a drive through the lane and a jumper. Riley’s play on Tuesday night relieved some pressure off of the Bulldogs’ leading scorer Jacob Campbell who still finished with a team-high 20 points. But Riley, who had a season-high 19 points, could take Howe to another level if he’s able to play at that level for the remainder of the season and throughout the playoffs. His 11 rebounds tied Cooper Jones for the most in the game.

“Here recently he’s (Riley) been putting up a lot of double-doubles (double digits in points and rebounds),” said Head Coach Jay Forsythe. “Here lately, we’ve been talking a lot about rebounds being heart and desire and he’s bought into that. I’m very proud of him and his effort.”

Forsythe made a switch during the game to Haley, a four-year multi-sport starter, handling the guard role to free up Campbell and praised his play in that transition. One of the most interesting matchups on the evening was Leonard sophomore and former Howe athlete Ethan McCarthy paired up with Haley. McCarthy once was a Haley fan as a Howe Middle Schooler but found himself going toe-to-toe with him throughout the evening.

The Bulldogs continued to keep the foot on the throat of Leonard and took

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Howe vs. Leonard 11-3A Boys Standings xPottsboro 10-1 xGunter 8-4 xBells 7-4 xHowe 6-5 Blue Ridge 4-7 Leonard 4-7 Bonham 0-11 x-clinched playoffs berth a 28-22 lead into the locker room.

Eventually, Howe wore down the Tigers for the win.

Behind Campbell and Riley, Jones chipped in seven points while Haley added three and Kaleb Taylor had one.

Outside of Riley and Jones, the only rebounds came from Campbell (2), and Taylor (1). Taylor had five assists on the night.

“We’re in the driver’s seat right now with where we need to be. We need to take care of business next week with Bonham, but it looks like back-toback years going to the playoffs and that’s a big deal for our program,” said Howe Head Coach Jay Forsythe on Tuesday before Blue Ridge lost to Pottsboro and sealed the playoff berth.

The Bulldogs will take on Bonham at home Tuesday night for Senior Night and the final game of the season. Studio42 plans to broadcast all playoff games for both the Howe Bulldog and Howe Lady Bulldogs.

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Summit Hill Elementary Top Dogs

Second Grade - Jaxon Burr, Sara Miller, Olivia Valdez, Avery Bray, Blake Burris. First Grade - Hazel Hernandez, Callie Bryan, Rhettley Fletcher, Brody August, Charles Mcintire. Kindergarten - Carter Williams, Dustin Westdyke, Mary Gathitu. Pre-K - Antonella Ramirez, Emma Echols.

Courtesy photo.

Are we going to staff this ambulance with paid or volunteer manpower?

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ambulance was removed. Now the city has purchased two ambulances at a value of up to $180,000. I wonder, how long will they let the loan on this default until these ambulances are also taken from us. And if they do plan on actually paying for these, what will they take these funds away from? Our streets? Our water? Our Police and Fire Department? City administrators’ salary?

In the end, because of city actions, we as citizens, are left with even more questions than answers. Such as:

Are we going to offer basic or advanced life support ambulances?

When will the ambulances be up and running?

When will the city renew the first responder organization license with Texas Health and Human Services that has been expired since 2004?

When will the city acquire the DEA license required to keep narcotics in the ambulance?

—Billie Ingram, 404 W. Tutt Street, Howe, TX.

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City sales tax reaches new high Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Wednesday he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 9.3 percent more than in February 2022.

These allocations are based on sales made in December by businesses that report tax monthly; October, November and December sales by quarterly filers; and 2022 sales by businesses that report tax annually.

In Howe, the total came to $58,355.52 which is a new record-high eclipsing the previous mark set in February last year of $ 56,677.50.

Of this month’s total, $14,588.88 is funded to the Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation (Type B Economic Development).

City

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City

2023 Total

Sherman Gainesville aDenison Celina Melissa Anna Van Alstyne Bonham Whitesboro Gunter Pottsboro Whitewright Howe Southmayd Leonard Collinsville Bells Tioga Oak Ridge Tom Bean Savoy Ector Dorchester

$3,471,774.59 $1,146,494.85 $1,109,360.78 $747,415.50 $659,141.07 $622,387.64 $368,156.09 $277,362.49 $204,389.57 $135,406.46 $95,954.45 $62,910.58 $58,355.52 $50,756.05 $45,333.25 $37,917.26 $31,015.58 $25,977.63 $19,816.15 $18,605.95 $8,116.95 $3,463.56 $1,500.39

Sherman Denison Gainesville Celina Melissa Anna Van Alstyne Bonham Whitesboro Gunter Pottsboro Whitewright Southmayd Howe Leonard Collinsville Bells Tioga Tom Bean Oak Ridge Savoy Ector Dorchester

$6,609,001.16 $1,947,772.87 $1,903,601.65 $1,374,391.95 $1,245,206.68 $1,165,260.56 $642,361.28 $504,755.31 $359,778.23 $278,076.87 $174,341.94 $113,813.58 $111,809.90 $110,479.50 $83,076.94 $70,821.08 $56,770.83 $50,154.55 $32,028.22 $30,113.70 $14,849.17 $3,463.56 $2,611.22

Chamber announces 2023 schedule of events The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 event schedule. In addition to ‘Howe Hump Day’ which takes place on the first Wednesday of each month, the chamber will host the annual Howe Hall of Honor on May 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm.

Four members integral to the community of Howe will be enshrined to prestigious group. This event kicks off the Founders Day weekend which will see the Founders Day Festival the following day, Saturday, May 6 from 4 pm to 8 pm.

The annual Blue Bell Ice Cream Social will be hosted by HIT Exteriors, LLC this year and will take place August 3, 2023 at 6:30 pm. The annual Downtown Howe-lloween Festival will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 beginning at 6 pm. Howe’s annual Christmas Parade will take place on the traditional second Saturday of December which is December 9. The start time is again 2 pm.

The chamber has a tentative date of July 8 to host their first ever ‘BINGO Night.’

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Job Title ASSISTANT MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH workintexas.com Posting ID 15829418 Location Denison Posting Close Date 05/08/23 Posting Link https:// bit.ly/40MgWxu Description A local company is looking for an ASSISTANT MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH who will assist the Head Men’s Basketball Coach with the coaching and student-athlete instruction of all participants in the basketball program. This is a 10-month position.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree, and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree, and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

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USAttorney Featherston to address HHS Band DirectorAngie Liss Fentanyl crisis at GCBAmeeting

is president-elect ofATSSB

The Grayson County Bar Association (GCBA) kicks off its 2023 program year this week with a special presentation by Brit Featherston, United States District Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. USA Featherston, along with members of his staff, officials with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and Grayson County Attorney Brett Smith, will provide an up-close look at the harsh reality of the Opioid/ Fentanyl Crisis in America and how it’s affecting us here right here in North Texas.

“Fentanyl is not just a border issue, it’s an every neighborhood in America issue. This drug is creeping into all corners of society and we must be vigilant in protecting our communities against its deadly affects,” said Brett Smith, Grayson County District Attorney. “With Spring Break approaching,

we are taking extra steps to educate our local students about the danger there are no second chances with Fentanyl.”

The program titled, “ONE PILL CAN KILL: AN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT THE FENTANYL/OPIOID CRISIS IN AMERICA FROM THOSE ON THE FRONT LINES” will be presented on Thursday, February 9 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Sherman Municipal Ballroom. Members of the bar and general public are welcome to attend. To register, please go to: https:// graysoncountybar.org/ “We appreciate USA Featherston’s proactive leadership on this important issue and provide this program to the Grayson County Bar Association and our broader community,” said GCBA President, Joe Brown.

Operation Christmas Child deemed a success Submitted— Generosity throughout Howe and the Red River Area Team contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected over 9.3 million shoebox gifts in 2022. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2022, the ministry is now sending nearly 10.6 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide.

Through shoeboxes—packed with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items—Howe-area volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. Through the continued generosity of donors since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million gift-filled shoeboxes to chil-

dren in more than 170 countries and territories. This year, Samaritan’s Purse delivered its milestone 200 millionth shoebox, which was packed on a country-wide tour and then handdelivered to a young girl in Ukraine.

Across Texas, shoebox packers often shop for deals on shoebox items throughout the year, and many serve at a deeper level by becoming a yearround volunteer. Information about ways area participants can get involved year-round can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/occ or by calling 817-595-2230.

Although local Howe drop‑off locations for gifts are closed until Nov. 13 – 20, 2023, anyone can still be a part of this life-changing project by conveniently packing a shoebox gift online in just a few simple clicks at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline.

These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.

"With a united effort we can make the place in which we live clean, wholesome, attractive. We can make the crowded city dweller homesick to come back to us and real living. We can bring new life, new business, new beauty, to the little towns." - Mame Roberts

Howe High School Band Director Angie Liss was elected as the first female president-elect of the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB).

She’s shown here with two founding members Mike Marsh (left) and Elmer Schenk (right). Courtesy photo.

City of Howe SECONDS COUNT IN AN EMERGENCY! That's why the City of Howe has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows us to telephone all or targeted areas in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action (such as a boil-water notice, missing child or evacuation notices). The system is capable of dialing 60,000 phone numbers per hour. It then delivers a pre-recorded message describing the situations to a live person or an answering machine in the affected area possibly including instructions requiring action on the part of the recipient.

Once the situation is remedied, another call will be placed to the area signaling that the issue has been addressed and that normal activities can be resumed.

The following information is required to add a telephone number into the "CodeRED" database: first and last name; address (physical address, no P.O. boxes); city; state; Zip Code; and primary phone number. The system works with cellular phones but requires a valid street address. When entering information, please fill out all of the screens because the newest data entered will replace the old data. Sign up by visiting http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/ oem.cred

2022-23 Local taxation State Sales Tax General Revenue Sales Tax Ad valorem reduction Sales Tax Economic Development (Type B) Sales Tax Total

6.25 % 1.00 % 0.50 % 0.50 % 8.25 %

City of Howe Tax Rate Howe I.S.D Tax Rate Grayson County Tax Rate Grayson College Tax Rate Total (per $100 valuation)

$0.54 $1.27 $0.31 $0.15 $2.27

Cityofhowe.org City Hall 116 E. Haning St., 903-532-5571 Mayor: Bill French City Administrator: Jeff Stanley City Secretary: Regina Harris Utility Billing and Municipal Court 116 E. Haning St. 903-532-5571 Utility Clerk: Beccy Roberts Court Clerk: Kristie Tatar (After hours night drop available) Public Works 317 S. Hughes St. Public Works Director: Mickey Phillips Code Enforcement 317 S. Hughes St. Code Enforcement Officer: Benjamin Fuhr Howe Fire Department 118 E. Haning 903-532-6888 (nonemergency) Fire Chief: Robert Maniet Howe Police Department 700 W. Haning St. 903-532-9971 (non-emergency) Dispatch 903813-4411 Police Chief: Carl Hudman Police Sergeant: Keith Milks Economic Development 100 E. O’Connell St. 903-532-6080 EDC Director: Monte Walker City Council meets third Tuesday at 700 W. Haning St. at 6 pm.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meets third Monday as needed Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation Meets as needed For more information visit the city website www.cityofhowe.org

2022-23 City of Howe Water, Sewer, Refuse collection rates - one bill

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Do we only follow God when we feel like it?

Have you ever wondered what is the purpose of television, games, movies, and social media? Many will say it was created to entertain and inform us, Dr. Billy Holland but what we may not have noticed, is that when we are constantly focused on these things, we are usually not listening to what God is saying. To understand what He wants us to do, we must give Him our undivided attention. This is accomplished when we find a quiet place where we can pray, worship, and be still before Him. To those who are not followers of God, this sounds silly, but the ones who cry out for His refining fire to purge their minds and hearts, realize the desire for entertainment can become a snare trap distracting us from our mission.

There is an old saying when a person is easily distracted, someone will say “squirrel!” This means they are like a dog or cat that cannot keep themselves from chasing a squirrel no matter how much the owner tells them to stop. Are we like this with God? I’m reminded of a story about a king who wanted his daughter to be married. There were three suitors and as a test, they were to carry a full cup of water across the banquet hall without spilling a drop.

The first contender was booed, and he spilled his cup. The second was cheered, but he also spilled the water.

The third man received much screaming from the crowd but he managed to hand the cup to the king without spilling a drop. When asked how he was successful, he said, the others became distracted by the people and took their eyes away from the task. I decided not to listen to anyone and to only focus on the king’s desires.

In our modern world, the Christian tries to live in both the secular and spiritual worlds at the same time and often ends up frustrated and exhausted. It has to do with focus and this is a result of our love. How so? Since we do what we love, we are also serving whom we love. You see, there are only two paths; God’s way and our way.

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Humans are creatures of priorities and what we do reveals what is important to us. Free will has always been alive and well and was present when Adam and Eve chose to ignore God. We can blame others for our lack of concentration, but in the end, we make our own decisions. Yes, we are influenced by those around us and of course, there is such a person called the devil who has been given the authority to whisper lies and subtle persuasions to lure us away from what God has called us to do. Nonetheless, our carnality and rebellion does not remove the responsibility of a Christian to live in the awareness of God's presence.

I realize this is fairly straightforward, but in a world where doctrinal corners are being rounded and the truth is being watered down, let us not forget the commitment of our profession of faith includes standing for God no matter how unpopular or uncomfortable.

Some might shrug their shoulders and think this level of enthusiasm is for extreme radicals, but may we be reminded that many have willingly sacrificed their lives for their faith. This causes me to wonder if enough evidence could be found to prosecute me.

God wants to encourage us today and to remember the same conviction that drew us to Him, is the same stirring we have to serve Him. How else can we prove to God how much we adore Him than to do what He says? Christianity was never supposed to be a oneway relationship where God does everything and we do nothing. Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments” John 14:15.

I just thought about what I would do if God told me to do something I didn’t want to do. What would you do?

Would we do it or would we ignore Him and justify our disobedience as a misunderstanding? Some would say it depends on what it was. Ha! That’s a good one! Do you believe there are consequences for ignoring the Lord?

In my last book, I said the meaning of life is to know and love God, but accepting Christ to be our Lord and Master means our dedication to serve Him is constant, not just when we feel like it.

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Local church calendar A Christian Fellowship 150 Fellowship Ln, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 815-1333 Wednesday 6:30 pm – Potluck Meal 7:00 pm – Worship Service 7:00 pm – Jr & Sr High Youth Sunday 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 415 S Collins Fwy, Howe, TX 75459 Wednesday 6:30 pm - Food and Fellowship 7:00 pm - Community Kids (ages 3 6th grade, nursery available) 7:00 pm - Youth and Adult Bible Study Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service First Baptist Church Dorchester 11831 FM 902, Dorchester, TX 75459 903-476-5525 Wednesday 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 9:00 am - Men's Prayer Time 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - A.M. Worship Service 5:00 pm - Adult Choir Practice 6:00 pm - Evening Worship First Baptist Church Howe 100 E. Davis St., Howe, TX 903-5325504 Wednesday 6:30 pm - Team Kid 6:30 pm - Youth Ministry 6:30 pm - Adult Bible Fellowship Sunday 9:15 am - Bible Fellowship 10:30am - Worship Service 6:00 pm—Potluck Fellowship and Bible Study

First United Methodist Church of Howe 810 N Denny St, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6718 Monday 9:30 am - Care Team Meeting 10:30 am - Pastor's Bible Study Tuesday 9:30 am - Women's Bible Study 11:30 am - Out and About with Pastor Stephen 6:30 pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 9:00 am - Wednesday Workers 6:30 pm - Jr. High and Sr. High Youth Saturday 9:00 am - Feed My Sheep (1st and 3rd Sat each month) Sunday 8:40 am - Fellowship and Donuts 9:00 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Worship service 3:00 pm - Cub Scouts Howe Church of Christ 1205 N Collins Fwy, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6441 Wednesday 7:00 pm - Bible Classes (all ages) Sunday 9:00 am - Bible Classes (all ages) 10:00 am - Worship Service 5:00 pm - Worship Service Howe Church of the Square 100 E. O’Connell St., Howe, TX 75459 Sunday 10:00 am—Worship Service Summit View Church 910 S Denny St, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6828 Wednesday 7:00 pm - Radiate Youth 7:00 pm - Sanctuary of for prayer Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School (kids, youth, women, men) 10:30 am - Worship Service 10:30 am - Kids Church

Times are subject to change.

Please check with each church for any possible changes

Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

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Chamber holds second Howe Hump Day The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their second “Howe Hump Day” on Wednesday with Lacey Tucker of Fairway Mortgage providing breakfast.

Next month’s sponsor is ER Left to right: Sheryl Yowell, Karla McDonald, Lacey Tucker, of Texas and Steve Davis, Susan Garcia, Sergio Garcia, Beth Harville (not pictured Ed Meacham). Staff photo. will be held March 1, 2023 at 8 am.

Howe Hump Day is open to anyone and especially to all Howe Area Chamber of Commerce members. It’s a networking meeting that gives the opportunity to grow your business. Lacey Tucker Fairway Mortgage was named Business of the Month.

Texas History Minute Sometimes the men dismissed for their failures early in life can become the greatest successes. The story of R. L. Thornton Ken Bridges is the story of a man raised in poverty and with barely an eighth grade education became synonymous with the success of Dallas in the 1950s.

Robert Lee Thornton was born in 1880 in Hamilton County, just west of Waco. His parents were farmers. In 1887, the family had their land stolen from them in a title dispute. As a result, they lost absolutely everything and were left in deep poverty.

They moved to Ennis, just south of Dallas, where the young Thornton helped the family by picking cotton and taking whatever work he could find. As a result his education was sporadic, and he quit school after the eighth grade. He continued to work odd jobs until he was hired as a store clerk.

Determined to make something of his life, Thornton attempted to restart his education by taking a business course in Dallas. After one course, around 1904, he tried his hand at sales, becoming a traveling salesman in Oklahoma for a candy company. His success was lackluster, so he tried to start his own business. Thornton’s first attempt, a stationery business, folded quickly. He quickly started a mortgage company, but it, too, failed.

Thornton tried again in 1916, starting a bank with two other partners.

Thornton served as president of the Dallas County State Bank, later the Mercantile National Bank, for 30 years. The bank found early success by capitalizing on a new type of consumer loan for bankers – automobiles.

America had fallen in love with the car by the 1920s, and Thornton became an immense success by becoming one of the first North Texas bankers to offer car loans. Soon, other businesses were asking him to serve as an executive with their businesses as well.

By 1933, the business community honored him by naming him president of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

He was intensely active in Dallas civic affairs, serving with many charitable organizations. He helped bring the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition to Dallas’s Fair Park area, adding permanent exhibits to the area. From 1945 to 1960, he also served as president of the Texas State Fair.

In 1952, at the age of 72, Thornton was ready for new adventure as he ran for Dallas mayor. Already known as “Mr. Dallas” for his many accomplishments for the city, he won the election easily.

Though Dallas and neighboring Fort Worth were intense business rivals at this time, the need for a modern highway connecting the business districts of the two growing cities was clear.

Thornton pushed through the DallasFort Worth Turnpike, which later became Interstate 30, which opened in 1957 and became an immediate success.

In 1957, the city also completed the new Dallas Memorial Auditorium, which eventually became one of the largest convention centers in the world.

The city completed important renovations and expansions to Love Field.

Housing construction boomed while business leaders unveiled a string of ambitious development plans. “Keep the dirt flying” became Thornton’s slogan for an ambitious city. Dallas’s population increased dramatically, from just over 450,000 at the beginning of his term to nearly 700,000 by 1961.

In 1960, at the age of 80, he declined to seek another term as mayor. He entered into a quiet retirement in 1961 before his death three years later.

Thornton today is perhaps best remembered in the North Texas area as the namesake for the R. L. Thornton Freeway, a stretch of Interstate 35 East through Dallas as well as the city’s R. L. Thornton Elementary School.

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Living with children Q: When we reprimand our 34month-old daughter for something, anything, she begins to wail like we’re beating her.

John Rosemond Whether we firmly redirect or simply say, "No,” she begins to wail like a banshee. The wail is piercingly loud, like a full-blown tantrum. She has now started screaming if one of us even looks disapprovingly at her. Shouldn’t she have outgrown this by now? Why is she doing this and what can we do to stop it?

A: I have no idea why your daughter is wailing like a banshee when you correct her other than to say she has not yet learned to control her toddler nature, which is what "growing up" is all about. Some toddlers, by their third birthdays, have developed fairly good emotional control and some have not. (You may have noticed that even some fifty-year-olds have not progressed beyond toddlerhood when it comes to their emotions.) Furthermore, children do not "outgrow" this sort of behavior; rather, their parents discipline such that they learn to stifle it.

You can help your little one learn to put a lid on her tantrums by sending (or taking) her to her room or, better yet, some "neutral zone" in the house (e.g. a bathroom) when she has one of these bipolar episodes. Simply tell her she can come out when she stops. Initially, she will probably emerge before she has stopped in which case you simply put her back with a gentle reminder.

Calm persistence on your part should persuade the bipolar demons to leave and find another host.

Q: Our 15-month-old eats well but shares his meal with the dog. He throws food over the side of his highchair just to watch the dog snarf it up. This is funny, actually, but he is tossing the dog lots of food, giggling the entire time. It’s like a hilarious circus act. We are also concerned that the dog will become overweight. Even though it’s hilarious (we try not to laugh, however), it needs to stop. How should we do that?

A: The research, most of which has been done at the Little Rascals Institute for Worser Learning, finds that "feeding the dog behavior" facilitates bonding between child and dog. On the other hand, no harm will come of not allowing the dog in the dining area when the child is eating, and that will certainly be helpful in controlling the dog's weight.

As an option, consider letting your son feed chunks of dog food (or several gluten-free, non-GMO doggie treats) to the dog from the highchair; then, when sufficient fun has been had by both son and dog, remove the dog and feed the son.

Family psychologist John Rosemond: parentguru.com, johnrosemond. com.

John Rosemond has worked with families, children, and parents since 1971 in the field of family psychology.

In 1971, John earned his masters in psychology from Western Illinois University and was elected to the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society.

ADVERTISING/MARKETING Howe Enterprise P.O. Box 595 Howe TX 75459 howeenterprise.com 903-339-0100 news@howeenterprise.com AGRICULTURE Norman Farms 4871 Mackey Rd Howe TX 75459 903-815-5545 ajnorm4@aol.com Renfro Farms 1589 Harrell Rd Howe TX 75459 renfrofarms@gmail.com ANTIQUES Howe Mercantile 107 E. Haning St Howe TX 75459 facebook.com/Howe-Mercantile1639767196252428/ (817) 313-2168 georgiacaraway@aol.com AUTO Bob Utter Ford 2525 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 bobutterford.net 903-892-3555

CHILDCARE Koti Academy of Howe 105 Doyle Street Howe TX 75459 https://www.kotiacademy.com/ 903-532-9663 cassie@kotiacademy.com

FIREARMS Guns N More 281 Celtic Road Howe, TX 75459 GunsNMore.net (903) 267-1091 jared.c@gunsnmore.net

CHURCHES

FUNERAL HOME

Bethel Baptist Church 905 Ponderosa Rd, P.O. Box 458 Howe TX 75459 bethelbaptisthowe.com 903-532-6032

Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory 637 W. Van Alstyne Parkway Van Alstyne TX 75495 scogginsfuneralhome.com 903-482-5225 tommywscoggins@hotmail.com

First Baptist Church Howe 100 W. Davis Howe TX 75459 http://www.fbchowe.org/ 903-532-5504 info@fbchowe.org First United Methodist Church 810 N. Denny St. Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6718 Church@fumchowe.org https://www.fumchowe.org/ New Beginning Fellowship 910 S. Denny St, PO Box 295 Howe TX 75459 http://www.nbfhowe.com/ (903) 532-6828 wallace@nbfhowe.com

BANKING

CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING SERVICVES

Independent Bank 100 South Denny Howe TX 75459 independent-bank.com (903) 532-5521 aanderson@ibtx.com

TLD Design Consulting LLC 103 E. Haning St. Howe TX 75459 http://www.tld -dc.com/ 903-436-4601 tdefrange@tldconsulting.net

Legend Bank 201 W. Grand Whitewright, TX 75491 legend-bank.com 903-532-4778 Brandon.grooms@legend-bank.com

American Efficiency Solutions 2917 Wolf Front Rd Van Alstyne TX 75495 americanefficiency solutions.com/ 214-284-6309 mike@aes-llc.net

First National Bank of Tom Bean 109 S. Britton St. Tom Bean, TX 75489 https://www.fnbtb.com/ 903-546-62752 rbridges@fnbtb.com

Carl Seay Construction 3787 Texas 289 Dorchester, TX 75459 469-288-1965 ceseay10@gmail.com

First United Bank 2011 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 firstunitedbank.com 903-813-5760 sarah.myrick@firstunitedbank.com

CONVENIENT STORES Quick Check #4 411 W. Haning Street Howe, TX 75459 903-532-5265 zackwilks82@yahoo.com

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DENTAL Howe Family Dentistry 100 S. Collins Freeway, PO Box 960 Howe TX 75459 howefamilydentistry.com 903.532.5545

Provider Business Partners 106 W. Young St. Howe TX 75459 providerbusinesspartners.com 903-487-2248 sharla@ providerbusinesspartners.com Smith-Garner, PC 609 N. Denny St., P.O. Box 1019 Howe TX 75459 http://www.howecpa.com/ (903) 532-1040 amanda.garner@howecpa.com LegalShield 1548 Timbercreek Dr. Howe TX 75459 http://JLALEXANDER. WeAreLegalshield.com 214-549-4474 jlalexander@ legalshieldassociates.com) BUTCHER Don’s Smokehouse 111 E. Haning Street Howe, Texas 75459 Donssmokehouse.com (214) 881-8377 DonsSmokehouse@gmail.com

EDUCATION Howe Community Library 315 S. Collins Freeway Howe TX 75459 www.howeisd.net/Page/83 903-745-4050 atchison.melissa@howeisd.net Howe Independent School District 105 W. Tutt St. Howe TX 75459 howeisd.net/ (903) 745-4000 ELECTRIC Rapid Electric, LLC (903) 421-8100 http://www.RapidElectricCo.com/ brent@rapidelectricco.com ENTERTAINMENT Chill Out Shaved Ice Howe, TX 75459 Chillout903@hotmail.com 903-436-0708

HAIR SALON Good Fellas Barber Shop 105 E. Haning St. (972) 502-0559 goodfellasbarbershoptx@gmail.com HEALTH Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health 8001 S. U.S. Highway 75 Sherman TX 75090 angelsofcare.com 903-532-1400 jriggs@angelsofcare.com Core Fit Nutrition 300 W. Haning St Howe, TX 75459 469-337-1053 C.culton@icloud.com ER OF TEXAS 115 W. Travis St Sherman, TX 75092 http://oroftexas.com/ 903-770-9099 tiffanyr@eroftexas.com NURSE C.E.R.T.S. 505 Castlegate St. Howe, TX 75459 90.-821-3392 loavamccarthy@msn.com DEBBY EDWARDS/PINK ZEBRA 1403 S. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090 debbyedwards2@gmail.com 903-820-8914 HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Baker A/C & Heating, Inc. 215 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 903-532-6225 bakerac.mark@yahoo.com HOUSING Bainbrook Apartments 511 S. Collins Fwy Howe, TX 75459 (469) 712-4082 bainbrook75459.com Pradera Manufactured Home Park 709 N. Collins Freeway Howe TX 75459 http://praderamhp.com (903) 532-0014 pradera@havenparkmgmt.com M&M Properties 901 N. Denny St Howe TX 75459 903-815-8355 mariecurtis16@gmail.com.

INSURANCE Ed Meacham, State Farm 1303 N Sam Rayburn Frwy, Ste. 200 Sherman TX 75090 https://www.statefarm.com/ agent/US/TX/Sherman/EdMeacham-3TGY5753JAK 903-892-3923 ed@mredinsurance.com Kathy McGarry, Mayo Agency 215 S Ray Roberts Pkwy, P.O. Box 519 Tioga TX 76271 940-437-2378 kathy.mayoagency@gmail.com

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Darren Foster – Agent 1363 S Waco St Van Alstyne TX 75495 https://www.txfbins.com/ insurance/agent/grayson/ 32707/darrenfoster 903-436-2470 dfoster@txfb-ins.com Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Loretta Anderson – Agent 1363 S Waco St Van Alstyne TX 75495 https://www.txfb -ins.com/ insurance/agent/grayson/ 23242/lorettaanderson 903-819-1041 landerson@txfb-ins.com Aflac Agent Chyna Vincent 1671 Taylor Rd Dorchester TX 75459 940-641-1714 chynakv@live.com INTERNET TekWav 223 N. Walnut St. Sherman TX 75090 http://www.tekwav.com 903-375-9787 jj@tekwav.com LEADERSHIP The Iku Organization http://theikuorganization.org/ 214-392-6218 soga.aralola@gmail.com

Sheryl Bentley, REMAX REALTORS (903) 821-7653 yourrealtorsheryl@gmail.com Michael Taylor – Keller Williams Realty P.O. Box 575 Howe TX 75459 mtaylor@kw.com The Llama Realty Group Dana Thornhill 204 Tate Circle Sherman, TX 75090 903-821-6890 llamarealtygroup@gmail.com RESTAURANTS El Patio Escondido Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 495 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy, P.O. Box 637 Van Alstyne TX 75495 elpatioescondido.com 903-482-5538 williampacheco519@yahoo.com Palio’s Pizza Cafe 303 W. Haning St. Howe TX 75459 https://www.palioshowe.com/ 903-532-0390 paliospizza@att.net ROOFING

NON-PROFIT Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas 2206 E. Lamar St. Sherman, TX 75090 goodwillnorthtexas.org spierce@goodwillnorthtexas.org United Way of Grayson County 713 E. Brockett P.O. Box 1112 Sherman, Texas 75091 903.893.1920 PLUMBING Brother Plumber 708 Maple St. Howe, TX 75459 469-968-4487 trent@brotherplumber.com http://Brotherplumber.com/ Torque Plumbing 102 S. Collins Frwy Howe TX 75459 (972) 658-1515 torquemayes@yahoo.com PUBLIC UTILITIES Atmos Energy 5111 Blue Flame Rd. Sherman TX 75090 http://www.atmosenergy.com/ 1-888-286-6700 (Main) 1-866-322-8667 Natural Gas Emergency Jan.Rugg@atmosenergy.com Grayson -Collin Electric Cooperative, Inc. P.O. Box 548 Van Alstyne TX 75495 www.grayson-collin.coop 903-482-7100 mmcginnis@gcec.net Cavender Home Theater DISH 6202 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 http://www.cavendertv.com/ 903-892-3499 chris@cavenderht.com REAL ESTATE Bill French Properties 315 N Travis Suite B-3 Sherman TX 75090 billfrenchproperties.com 903-893-BILL (2455) bill@billfrenchproperties.com

HIT Exteriors, LLC Howe, TX 75459 972-977-1523 sergio@hitexteriors.com STORAGE Howe Mini-Storage 609 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 903-532-7867 amanda.garner@howecpa.com TOWING Adams Automotive & Towing 85 Redden Rd Van Alstyne TX 75495 adamsautotow.com 903-482-5784 Pristine Towing & Roadside Assistance 135 Hodgins Rd. P.O. Box 1672 Van Alstyne TX 75495 (903) 814-8064 WELDING Robertson Welding Service 1716 Baker Rd. C Sherman, TX 75090 903-328-6588 carobertson1975@yahoo.com

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