61.23 Howe Enterprise October 16, 2023

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Volume 61, Edition 23, Monday, October 16, 2023 Song of the Week: Rich Men North of Richmond– Oliver Anthony

*************** Last Tuesday, President Biden was over an hour late for a scheduled speech to address the nation regarding IsraelHamas conflicts. After finally arriving, Biden, who has held less press conferences than any other president in the last 100 years, refused to answer any questions.

Some song lyrics come to mind for me, “wish I could just wake up, and it not be true, but it is, oh it is, livin’ in the new world, with an old soul.”Oliver Anthony

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I ran out of the door in a hurry and forgot to bring my Bible to church last week. Forgetting it actually made me realize what an awesome compliment it is for a church, that if you forget your Bible it is a major issue to be able to follow along in the sermon. Sermons so full of scripture, you’re going to need to have the good book with you, is just the kind of preaching I love. I’ll certainly remember my Bible next week!

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Girls’ Cross Country Team and Ridley Qualify for Regionals Last week, the Howe Cross Country team competed in their District Meet. The Varsity Lady Bulldogs finished as District 11-3A Runner Ups to advance to the Regional Meet at

Howe Enterprise Staff Photo Saturday evening, the food, coffee and snowTexoma Soccer Associacone trucks, and prizes tion honored Mayor Kar- thrown into the stands in la McDonald at the Refbetween quarters. eree vs. Coaches game.

McDonald stated she According to the Texoma was thankful for the Soccer Association, at recognition and invitaleast 25 children registion to the fun evening of tered for youth soccer are supporting local soccer, from Howe. The game in which so many Howe included bounce houses, children are a part of.

Football, pg. 2-3 City Update and Spotlight, pg. 4 High School Sports, Band pg. .5 Miss Adeline pg. 6 Recipes pg. 7 Farmer’s Almanac pg. 8 Obituary pg. 9 Agendas pg. 10 Hot Jobs, pg. 11 City info, pg. 11 History/Christian, pg. 12 Local Churches, pg. 13 Patriot Pony, pg. 14-15 Chamber Members, pg. 16 Past front pages, 17-24

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led by Senior Kendall Griffin’s 15:12 and 9th place finish, Junior Preslee Harrell finished 11th in 15:41, Sophomore Jaedyn Jones came in 14th at 15:56, (Continued on page 5)

Photo provided by Howe Cross Country Coaching Staff

CityAdministrator Citizen Response

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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Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie on Monday, Oct. 23rd. The girls’ district race distance is 2 miles, and the boys’ race is 3.1 miles (also commonly known as a 5k).

The Varsity Girls were

Photo provided by Howe Marching Band Staff

Marching Band Bring Home Trophies in Multiple Competitions The Pride of Howe Marching Band’s contest season is in full swing, and it has been a successful one thus far. The band kicked off the season on September 30th at the Chris Lovejoy Marching Invitational in Whitesboro. At this contest, the band marched home with seven trophies, winning Prelims caption

awards for Best in Class 3A Marching, Music & Percussion and Finals caption awards for Best Overall Marching, Music & Percussion in all classifications, as well as being named Grand Champion for the entire contest.

The following Saturday, October 7th, the band

traveled to Bobcat Stadium for the Celina Marching Invitational, where 31 bands in class 1A-6A competed for 12 spots in the finals. The Pride of Howe received Prelims caption awards for Best 3A Marching and Percussion and earned a spot in the finals.

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Last week, a community member submitted a letter requesting that the community have an opportunity to voice their opinions about what they would like to see the city council, who are their representatives, consider when hiring their next City Administrator of Howe. The questions asked by the letter included, “What do the people of Howe want in their next city manager?

Is it someone already working for the City or a total new point of view?

Would it be an experienced city manager as Howe has many needs and growth opportunities in the immediate future?

Would it be a candidate with no city manager experience but just leadership in some type of administration city or private sector?”

This week The Howe

Enterprise received its first response to those questions from Georgia Caraway, owner of Howe Mercantile.

Dear Editor: I am writing today after reading the Howe Enterprise regarding the City Administrator position.

For the last 8 years I have owned three buildings on Haning Street that house Howe Mercantile.

The one consistent factor, since I first bought these buildings and began my business, has been the encouragement and support I have received from Howe’s Economic Development director and your current Interim City Administrator. Monte Walker has been the spark plug that: re-started the defunct Chamber of Commerce; helped lead in the restoration of Sum(Continued on page 6)

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Bulldogs give up record 82 points to #1 ranked Gunter

Photo credit: Michelle Carney

By Monte Walker The Howe Bulldogs, as an 80-year-old football program, had never been in a game prior to Friday night were more than 77 points were scored. Howe had also never allowed more than 71 points scored in a game (twice – 1992 to Van Alstyne and 2014 to Waskom).

But both of those dubious records were broken upon the state’s number one raked Gunter Tiger’s 82-0 route Friday night at the oldest active football stadium in North Texas – Bulldog Stadium. Howe had minus 27 yards of total offense which also is a new dubious honor. To no fault of the Bulldogs, they simply do not have the type of players or the type of roster that

Gunter possesses. Rarely does Howe get transfers in from larger schools, but that has been common practice for the Tigers over the past 10 years. But credit is given where credit is due – the Gunter Tigers have an outstanding football team and have lost six games since Donald Trump was elected President and only two of those were in the regular season.

Howe won the coin toss and took the ball first. After a good return by Braden Ulmer, they lost a yard on the drive which ended in a punt and set the tone for what was to come. Gunter’s first offensive drive lasted four plays and drive 62 yards that ended on a Dylan Tokarz slot reverse hugging the (Continued on page 3)

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left side of the offensive line. That gave Gunter a 7-0 lead after Preston Tarpley’s first of a perfect night in the extra point category.

Tarpley’s Howe’s next possession gained a yard but also ended in a punt which was returned to the Howe 22 yard line. That set up a one-play drive that ended on a Walker Overman 22yard touchdown scamper with 6:15 left in the first quarter where the Tigers led 14-0.

Howe, for the second time in a row caught the kickoff inside the five yard line and played with their backs against the shadow of their own goal line. On the third play of the drive, quarterback Kolin Murphy was pressured in the endzone and tried to throw it away which was ruled intentional grounding and gave Gunter two points to make it 16-0.

Gunter began their next possession from their own 49 yard line but after a play and a penalty, Brayden Hinton raced across the goal line for a 32-yard touchdown. That gave Gunter a 24-0 lead with 5:11 gone in the first quarter.

Howe’s next possession began at their own 13 yard line and ended when Tiger linebacker Marshall Magers intercepted a Murphy pass and ran it back 16 yards for another touchdown.

That made it 31-0 with 2:28 remaining in the first quarter.

Howe again turned the ball over on its next possession when running back Kaden Dunn, replacing an injured Knox Bounds, lost the ball that was recovered by the Tigers at the Howe 48 yard line. But the Howe defense was able to hold the Tigers to a punt.

But once again, Howe was trapped at their own 15 yard line. After gaining four yards, the Dogs were forced to boot it back to Gunter. Easton Overman took the punt and raced 65 yards for the first of three punt returns for touchdowns. Gunter led 38-0 with 9:15 left in the second quarter.

Howe’s next possession gained two yards but on third down, Murphy’s pass was intercepted by Cam Doty which set up a Koen Scallorn 41-yard touchdown to up the score to 44-0 with 7:18 left in the second quarter.

The Dogs were forced to punt again which was returned 45 yards for a touchdown by Cannon Lemberg who ran over 100 yards in total from the

home sideline to the visitor sideline, even going backwards for ten yards before turning the corner and racing north down the sideline for the score.

Gunter led 52-0 with 4:46 left in the second.

Howe punted after losing a yard on the possession. That gave the ball back to Gunter at the Howe 21 yard line after another good punt return by Lemberg.

On the Tigers’ first play, quarterback Tarpley was intercepted by Ulmer to give Howe their only true highlight of the evening. However, after losing two yards, Jonathan Garcia’s punt was again returned for a touchdown by Lemberg to give the Tigers a 59-0 lead headed to intermission.

After the Pride of Howe’s band performance, most of the home crowd took for the exits. The game was over fairly quickly as a running clock was initiated for the second half. Gunter opened the half with a 4-play drive that ended on a Kane Bolt one yard touchdown on another slot reverse to give Gunter a 66-0 lead.

Doty intercepted Murphy for the second time on the next possession which led to an Easton Overman touchdown to make it 73-0 with 337 left in the third quarter.

Howe’s next possession resulted in the second safety of the evening as the snap to Murphy sailed over his head and he recovered the ball in the endzone. The score ticked up to 75-0 to end the third quarter.

Howe’s kick after the safety was returned for a touchdown by Jax Graham to make it 82-0 which rounded out the scoring.

Howe had one final possession which ended on a bad snap and fumble recovery by Gunter who eventually took two knees at the goal line to end the game and keep the score from possibly reaching 90.

Howe sits at 3-4 and has lost both of the opening district games. In order to make the playoffs, Howe would now need to run the table in district or at least win the last two by large margins.

Lone Oak defeated Leonard Friday night which throws the tiebreakers to the mathematicians. The Bulldogs will travel to Bells next week to take on the slot-T offense of former Howe offensive coordinator Dale West.

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City Employee Spotlight

What’s new at City Hall?

-Two Public Information Act requests

were closed

-The City Administrator Interim (Monte Walker) met with Van Alstyne’s new EDC Director David Witcher and their City Manager Lane Jones -Walker met with the Library Director Torrey Stricklin to get involved with their board and support their upcoming events - Walker completed the PIA and Open Meetings Act training and received certification for the benefit of the City -The city, according to GTUA, went over the 53 million gallon amount from GTUA by 24 million gallons.

That was mainly due to flushing and we are meeting with GTUA to address that issue which is partially caused by their water source

$53,136.51. Of that amount, $13,290.88 belongs to the Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation. The HCFDC budget year is opening and needing an average of $11,898.60 per month for budget, they are $1,392.28 ahead of schedule -The City is working on trying to beat the clock on a possible EDA grant of up to $3 million which would require a 20% match. This involves sewer/water infrastructure upgrades that the developer would pay the match -Summit Gardens has collected $2,260 so far in October. Future invoiced events for 2023 are scheduled for Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 12, Nov. 17, Nov. 18, Nov. 22, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, and Dec. 3

-DELCOM is beginning the IT server conversion process and will be at City Hall, PD, Fire Dept. and Public Works -A pre-construction meeting was held for a possible Smith Road improvement project. Letters will go out after this meeting for a zone change request at 302 W. Duke Street from SF-2 to TF

-The Chamber will hold its 11th “Howe Hump Day” of the year on November 1 at Summit Gardens Sheryl Yowell of Coldwell Banker is the sponsor

-Electric pole removed at Hash Field by baseball board members. MTE Fence replaced the North Field outfield fence as well as the damaged Public Works fence

-The chamber has added 19 new members since January. Pest Hunters & Pond MGMT is the latest

-The city’s sales tax receipts for August are

Regina Harris was hired as a court clerk initially and moved into the city secretary position in the fall of 2022 after Kerri Cheatham resigned due to moving away from the area. Regina's responsibilities include performing mandated and statutory requirements as defined by State Law, City Charter, and City Ordinances. She also is responsible for record-keeping and assists the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator with administrative duties and special projects.

In record-keeping for the City, she ensures accurate recording and maintenance of meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other official records. She assists in the preparation of and distribution of City Council and Planning & Zoning

Commission agendas and supporting materials. She also is responsible for the roster of City officials, and board and committee appointments. Regina handles benefits administration and employee relations. Regina also maintains accurate employee records and ensures confidentiality of sensitive information.

Sales Tax

-The bell tower leak has been fixed by Rick Owens Construction -The Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th Annual Downtown Howelloween Festival on Oct. 28 beginning at 6 pm

-Active development discussions were held with– Noble Ridge, Silicon Valley (Ponderosa Point), Malachi, Saddleback. Early development discussions – Hilltop

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City

Current month

City

2023 Total

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

$2,770,571.12 $1,030,668.35 $886,309.32 $835,428.92 $726,620.97 $656,241.37 $335,014.70 $262,181.14 $171,781.76 $153,107.74 $108,003.12 $88,069.66 $53,875.77 $53,163.51 $42,006.38 $32,851.83 $30,292.29 $21,815.57 $13,936.65 $10,235.90 $6,323.39 $3,945.42 $1,089.26

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

$30,776,635.85 $9,013,123.33 $8,328,850.80 $7,055,996.26 $6,818,459.40 $5,722,908.24 $3,228,860.87 $2,488,299.64 $1,694,417.35 $1,274,068.17 $1,008,800.17 $859,021.48 $560,889.85 $522,731.74 $410,022.79 $340,438.70 $288,284.55 $245,599.37 $139,165.32 $113,096.52 $67,612.28 $30,013.03 $11,575.82

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High School Cross Country

Lady Bulldog Volleyball

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Sophomore Kamryn Robertson ran a 16:17 at 19th, Freshman Somang Lawson placed 26th in 16:48, Sophomore Brooklyn Upton ran a 17:13 to finish 30th, and Senior Luz Ralda finished 37th in 18:50. Also, qualifying for the Regional Meet is Sophomore Bulldog Ridley Carter. Ridley finished 6th place in the Varsity Boys race with a time of 17:52. Other Varsity Boys finishers were Senior Jacob Campbell 25th (20:10), Sophomore Bobby Krueger 28th (21:10), Sophomore Gavin Rogers 31st (22:30), and Freshman Eric Dailey 32nd (22:33).

JV Girls were also the District Runner Ups led by Andrea Ralda in 7th place (20:06), Yaira Tovar 10th place (20:39), Mariana Canizalez 14th, Kennadi Barrett 15th, Maya Garcia 16th, Grace Randall 17th, and Laila Terry 20th. JV Boys were led by Freshman

Photo Credit: Michelle Carney, Senior Night

Tommy Whitt’s 21st place finish, Thomas Robertson in 24th, and Bergen Bjorn in 25th.

High School Band The band finished 8th in the finals, technically tied with 5A Denison, but was edged out of the 7th spot on the tiebreaker. Fifth place Queen City was the only 3A school to finish ahead of Howe, with all the other top finishers being 4A, 5A, or 6A schools.

Band Director Angie Liss said, “It’s been a lot of fun and a good shot in the arm to have some early success. But the really exciting thing is knowing we still have so many areas we can improve and watching the kids buckling down and working so hard to make those improvements!” Liss also bragged on Brandon Manuel, who is in his 4th year as director of percussion for Howe ISD bands. “As best I can recall, it’s been over 20 years since Howe has received an Outstanding Percussion award. There is so much that goes into the percussion side of things, including all

the electronics and sound amplification for soloists that seem to be standard these days, and Mr. Manuel does an incredible job of organizing all this and preparing the students for each performance.“ When asked about his thoughts of the season so far, Manuel said, “I am so proud to see the kids recognized for the hard work they’re putting in, and I’m excited to see how much more they can progress.”

Each of the invitational contests are important in prepping for the UIL contest season and serve as “dress rehearsals” for the actual UIL performances that determine which bands continue advancing to the next level.

Assistant Director David Bilyeu addressed this part of the process by saying, “Our goal is always to get two runs at each of the invitational contests we attend.

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Last week, the Lady Bulldogs competed against Pottsboro on Tuesday and Blue Ridge on Friday, both resulting in losses.

On Tuesday, Kendall Griffin accomplished 9 kills, Presley Shockey had 18 kills and 4 blocks, and Kamry Snapp contributed 11 kills and 2 blocks, and Emery Snapp slammed 7 kills and 3 blocks and Reese Smith had 43 assists.

Friday, Kendall Griffin completed 13 kills, 12 digs and 1 block, Emery Snapp had 9 kills and 3 blocks, and Riley Craven had 10 digs.

Pottsboro Game 1: Won 25-17 Game 2: Lost 21-25 Game 3: Lost 21-25 Game 4:Lost 18-25 Blue Ridge Game 1: Lost 20-25 Game 2: Won 27-25 Game 3:Lost 12-25 Game 4: Lost 22-25 Next week, the first game on Tuesday is a district game against Bonham at 5 p.m. The Friday game this week is a district came at 4:30 p.m. at Bells.

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City Administration Community Letter (Continued from page 1)

mit Gardens and formation of the Howe Development Foundation; owned and operated the Howe newspaper; served on the Keep Howe Beautiful board; aided and contributed to fundraising efforts for numerous Howe ventures; been the voice of Howe Football and intimately involved in other Howe sports; and has supported his beloved hometown selflessly and with the highest professionalism. If it were not for Monte, I would not be a business owner and part time resident of Howe.

It took 5 years for our business to grow. The last 3 years are finally paying off. I attribute this to Howe’s maintaining its small town feel; three great restaurants, the butcher shop, the Mercantile, and the barber shop bringing new visitors to town; the special events conducted by the Chamber; the encouragement from the City’s staff.

So the question is should Howe look

outside of its boundaries for a more experienced person to manage the City, or should Howe reward itself and Monte Walker for his lifelong commitment to the City? His past experience as Economic Development Director has put him in the center of the growth of Howe. No one knows or loves Howe like Monte Walker. His heart kept him here when other City’s called for him to join them.

Please don’t let petty political bickering deter you from supporting the one person who has our City’s best interests at heart. Encourage the City Council to hire Monte Walker.

It’s a no-brainer.

Georgia Caraway Owner, Howe Mercantile Thank you for your submission, Georgia. Future submissions regarding this topic are encouraged and can be sent to ashley@howeenterprise.com.

High School Band bands are evaluated against a standard and are not in direct competition with each other. Each band that reThis gives us more opportunities to refine our performances and learn ceives a 1st division from at least 2 of to perform under pressure as well as the 3 judges advances to area. The Howe band received 1st division ratget feedback from judges on ings from all 3 judges and will perspecific areas for improvement.” form in area competition at Collins Athletic Complex in Denton on OctoThe first of the UIL process started on Wednesday, October 11th, back in ber 28th. Middle School Director and Assistant High School Director, Julie Celina for the UIL Region 25 Cook said, “We have a great show Marching Contest. At this contest, (Continued from page 5)

this year, and I can’t wait to see what improvements the next 2 weeks of rehearsal can bring.”

As of now, 19 bands have qualified for the UIL Area B contest, and the schedule will be finalized after UIL

Region 3 has its contest this Wednesday. Depending on how many Region 3 bands qualify, either 4 or 5 UIL Area B bands will advance to the next level.

Miss Adeline Miss Adeline, I’m a senior this year, and I’m stressed. Honestly, it’s a little scary knowing I will be on my own in a few months. My parents are great and will cheer me on, but I know they expect me to grow up and be my own person, and thinking about growing up is scary. I mean, if you knew me, you would understand. Can you give me some advice?

Thanks Dear Bright Future Up Ahead, Right now, you are experiencing many changes, and you might be overwhelmed because you are trying to balance your high school course load, extracurricular activities and other commitments, preparing for and taking the ACT or SAT, completing your college applications, and writing your application es-

says. Whew! Just typing that out is a little overwhelming.

I advise practicing good time management and prioritization by creating a schedule.

Being organized will help you feel less stressed; just be sure to schedule fun activities and time to rest. Enjoy your family and friends, go to bed early when you can, eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, exercise, laugh a lot, flirt with cute boys or girls, listen to music, meditate or pray, keep in close contact with your support system, and don’t overthink growing up—sooner or later we all have to do it.

Yours truly, Miss. Adeline If you would like to send a question to Miss. Adeline, email askmissadeline@gmail.com

Letter from the Local Library Friday, October 13, the Howe Fire Department paid a visit to the library for storytime. Chief Maniet shared a book about a fire fighter. The children were able toask questions and learn about the gear. Fun fact: A firefighter’s uniform weighs 72-75 pounds!

We learned the difference between the kinds of fire trucks. The

children were then able to go out and see and touch the trucks.

This event is always a hit. Ms. Stricklin would like to thank the Fire Department and Chief Maniet for always coming through and supporting the library. Story time is every Friday at 10 AM.

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Recipes Corny Dogs

Spicy Caramel Corn

Servings: About 24 Corn Dogs Submitted by: Karla McDonald Ingredients: • 2 cups yellow cornmeal • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour plus more for dredging • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 large egg • 2 cups buttermilk • 2 tablespoons safflower oil plus more for frying • 14 hot dogs • Thin sticks with pointy ends • Mustard, for serving • Add sugar Instructions: 1. Whisk together the cornmeal, the flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat together the egg with the buttermilk the pour it along with the oil into the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth then pour the batter into a tall glass or quartsized jar.

2. Pour 4 inched of oil into a pot and heat on medium high to 325°F, about 10 minutes. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test the temperature by sticking a wooden spoon into the oil. If it bubbles around the spoon, it should be ready for frying.

3. Gently poke the sticks into the hot dogs about halfway, leaving enough sticking out to be a suitable handle.

Line a sheet pan with paper towels.

Sprinkle flour onto a plate and roll each hot dog in the flour until it’s coated.

4. Dip the hot dog into the batter and then add to the oil. While turning the corny dogs with tongs a couple of times, cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on the paper towels.

5. While frying, keep an eye on the oil. If it gets too hot, either turn down the heat or add more oil to the skillet.

If the oil rises above 375°F, the batter will cook to fast and may burn on the outside while remaining raw on the inside. will be raw in the middle.

Serve warm with mustard.

Recipe Notes For the sticks, some people use chopsticks. I used sticks designated for candy apples.

Servings: 8 Submitted By: Karla McDonald Ingredients: • 12 cups popped popcorn • 2 cups mixed roasted nuts • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter • 3/4 cup light brown sugar • 1/4 cup light corn syrup • 1/4 cup water • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 250°F, line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, and place the popcorn and nuts in the baking dish. Stir to combine.

2. To make the caramel, place the butter, sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan and melt together on medium-low heat. When it comes to a boil, stir a couple of times until it’s blended, then let it cook without stirring until the temperature is 260°F on a candy thermometer, about 6-8 minutes.

3. (If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test this way: Fill a glass with cold water, and after 6 minutes, spoon a bit of the caramel into the water. If it forms a soft ball, it’s ready, otherwise continue to cook a minute or so more, testing again.)

4. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl stir together the baking soda, cinnamon, chipotle chile powder, cumin, and salt.

5. When the caramel reaches the correct temperature, remove from the heat and stir in the spices and vanilla.

The caramel will become thicker and foamy.

6. Immediately pour the caramel evenly over the popcorn and nuts, then working with two forks, blend the caramel evenly with the popcorn.

7. Place the popcorn in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, stirring it halfway through. Let it rest for 15 minutes before heating. It will keep in an airtight container for 1 week.

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Farmer’s Almanac for Zone 5/ South Central States 10/16-10/17 Fishing: Fair Monday evening, Poor Tuesday evening Weather: Very unsettled for most sections Gardening: Monday, start seedbeds.

Favorable days for planting aboveground crops, leafy vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, kale, and celery where climate is suitable. Tuesday, do clearing and plowing, but no planting.

10/18-10/19 Fishing: Poor Wednesday evening, Fair Thursday evening Weather: Very unsettled for most sections Gardening: Wednesday, do clearing and plowing but no planting. Thursday, plant tomatoes, peas, beans, and other aboveground crops, indoors in the North and outdoors in lower south.

10/20-10/21 Fishing: Fair Friday evening, Fair Sat-

urday morning Weather: Drier, colder Gardening: Friday and Saturday, plant tomatoes, peas, beans, and other aboveground crops, indoors in the North and outdoors in lower south.

10/22 Fishing: Good Sunday morning Weather: Drier, colder Gardening: Sunday is a poor planting day. Kill poison ivy, weeds, clear land, but no planting.

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Mary Lou Hanning February 17, 1934 - October 8, 2023 Mary Lou Hanning, age 89 of Tom Bean formerly of Howe, TX passed away on October 8, 2023 at Beacon Hill in Denison, TX. She was born on February 17, 1934 the daughter of Roy and Alsie Trammell. Mary Lou married Price Hanning on November 22, 1951, in Sherman, TX. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2002.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Teresa Pfeiffer and husband Jay of Tom Bean, TX, two sons, Rick Hanning and wife Pam of Yantis, TX and Royce Hanning and Cindy Boyd of Tioga, TX; grandchildren, Scott Hanning, Aaron Hanning, Leslie Hays and husband Jon, Kristopher Pfeiffer and wife Megan, Jordan Hanning and Marla McMichael; great grandchildren, Price Hays, Noah Hays, Keri Pfeiffer, Greyson Pfeiffer and Logan Pfeiffer, Brooklyn Hanning, Parker Hanning and Ryker Hanning. She is also survived by her sisters, Jean Davidchik of Sherman, TX, Gwen Thompson of Irving, TX and sister-in-law, June Trammell of Van Alstyne along with several nieces and nephews.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Linda Fox 7 and her brother Jack Trammell, along with brother inlaws Virgil (Bobby) Fox, Steve Davidchik and Charles Thompson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, October

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Picture and Obituary provided by Waldo Funeral Home website 14, 2023 at the Waldo Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Tom Bean Fire Department.

The family would like to express their special appreciation to Heart to Heart Hospice and especially to Belinda and Ashley.

After the service, please join the family in a reception in the Waldo Family Center across from the Chapel.

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Howe ISDAgenda A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Howe ISD will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Howe ISD Administration Office located at 105 W. Tutt St, Howe, Texas.

I. CALL TO ORDER/ DETERMINATION OF QUORUM II. INVOCATION/PLEDGES III. PUBLIC FORUM IV. REPORTS A. Administrator Reports B. Superintendent Report 1. Enrollment 2. Personnel 3. Report on Purchases Outlined in CH(LOCAL) 4. Academic Report – ACT Data 5. Other Information VI. THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:

A. Consent Items 1. Minutes from Regular Meeting on September 18, 2023 2. Monthly Financial Reports 3. Quarterly Investment Report 4. Howe Youth Basketball Facility Use Request B. Reschedule Regular November Board Meeting to November 13, 2023, and Call Public Hearing to Discuss 2022-23 FIRST Report C. Policy DEC (LOCAL) Leaves and Absences D. District and Campus Improvement Plans E. Grayson Central Appraisal District Resolution # 2023-02 Regarding Building Renovation and Land Acquisition F. Resolution Regarding Approval of Grayson County Mitigation Plan VII. ADJOURN

Only a Few Spaces Left for Upcoming Howe-lloween Festival Vendors It's almost time for the 7th Annual Downtown Howe-lloween Festival, October 28, 2023, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Kids can wear their costumes, play games, and Trick 'R Treat. The chamber will have sausage-on-a-stick and turkey legs! Vendor spaces are $15 and you supply your own giveaway candy.

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Sponsorships are $200 This year’s festival will also have the first cakewalk ever offered at the event. Cakes are still needed for the event. A cake decorating contest will be included but all cakes donated do not need to be entered in the contest.

City Council Agenda REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 17, 2023 6:00 pm Summit Gardens – City Council Chambers 100 E. O’Connell Street, Howe, Texas 75459 Citizens may appear before the City Council to address items not listed on the agenda, in accordance with procedural rules as determined by the meeting Chair and by submitting a “Public Comment Form” to the mayor no

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-0007 APPROVAL OF HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN UPDATE Agenda City of Howe October 17, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION NO. 2023-0007

The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on topics not already scheduled for public hearing or on the agenda.

Citizens may address the Council for a maximum of two minutes. The Council is unable to respond to or discuss any issues that are brought up during this section that are not on the agenda, other than to make statement of specific factual information in response to a citizen’s inquiry or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry.

3. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon Resolution No. 2023-0007 Approval of Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update.

4. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon Park Development Agreement (Saddleback / Connections Park).

5. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon Parkland Improvement Agreement (Saddleback / Connections) 6. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon the Fire Chief Job Description.

7. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon the Fire Chief Job Posting.

8. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon Grayson Central Appraisal District’s Resolution No. 2023-02 for Grayson Central Appraisal District to construct or renovate a building or other improvements as necessary to establish and operate the appraisal office.

9. Departmental Reports: i. Police Department ii. Fire Department iii. Code Enforcement iv. Public Works v. Economic Development vi. Municipal Court vii. Administration viii. Utility Department

CONSENT ITEMS:

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

These items consist of noncontroversial, or “housekeeping” items required by law. Items may be considered individual by any Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent Items: 1. Discuss, consider, and approve consent items which are marked by an *. *Approve Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 19, 2023. *Approve Minutes of Special Council Meeting September 28, 2023. *Approve the bills being paid for the month.

The City Council will convene in closed session pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071, Consultation with Attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter (Open Meetings Act); Texas Government Code Section 551.072-Deliberation regarding real property.

Howe Commercial LTD Development Agreement Extraterritorial jurisdiction issues, update and procedures.

Petition for Release (ETJ) Real Estate Matters Interviews and procedures for City Administrator Position

later than the conclusion of Agenda Item (Call to Order).

CALL MEETING TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE TO FLAGS CITIZEN COMMENTS:

ANNOUNCEMENTS / UPDATES 1. There will be a SPECIAL City Council meeting on November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

2. The REGULAR City Council meeting on November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. will be canceled because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

ACTION ITEMS: 1. Discuss, Consider, and Act Upon 2023-2024 Budget Amendment 2. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon Contract with Brightly Software for Public Works software.

END EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 10. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon any items listed under closed or executive session, if needed.

11. Discuss, Consider, and Act upon AP Howe Limited Partnership Petition for Release (ETJ) ADJOURNMENT

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Job Title MEDIA TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST workintexas.com Posting ID 16203769 Location Denison Posting Close Date 12/21/23 Posting Link https:// bit.ly/48QMXZd

Description A local company is looking for an ELECTRICIAN who will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in buildings. Completion of a formal apprenticeship and/or valid electricians license required. This position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Description A local company is looking for a MEDIA TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST who will coordinate and promote the use of audio-visual/video equipment and materials by faculty, staff, students and patrons for classroom usage and GC related projects and assignments. This position requires 2 years at college, a technical or vocational school, and a minimum of 1 year of related experience.

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Bulk Trash Pickup 2nd Friday of each month in Howe.

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 Economic Development (Type B) Sales Tax Total

6.25 % 1.00 %

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

1.00 % 8.25 %

City Hall 116 E. Haning St., 903-532-5571 Mayor: Karla McDonald City Council: Michael Hill, Rodney Hough, Billie Ingram, Sarah Myrick, Joe Shephard City Administrator (interim): Monte Walker City Secretary: Regina Harris Utility Billing and Municipal Court 116 E. Haning St. 903-532-5571 Utility Clerk: Beccy Roberts Court Clerk: Tammy Grisolia (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 Volunteer 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 Economic Development 100 E. O’Connell St. 903-532-6080 EDC Director: Monte Walker City Council meets third Tuesday at 100 E. O’Connell 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

Cityofhowe.org City of Howe Water, Sewer, Refuse collection rates - one bill

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Texas History Minute Israel Focus of Terror Attacks Since 1948 On Oct. 7, Israel was attacked by Hamas terrorists Ken Bridges from the Gaza Strip. It was an act that horrified the world. Gunmen gunned down unarmed dozens at an outdoor concert, murdered elderly Holocaust survivors, broke into homes to murder and kidnap civilians. The long list of atrocities committed cannot be repeated in a family newspaper. Hundreds of unarmed civilians were killed, including more than a dozen Americans. Once again, Israel has become the focus of violence in the Middle East as it launches its response in an effort to defend itself.

Israel’s history in the region dates back more than 3,000 years. It had long been at the mercy of rampaging armies, but the people used their faith, heritage, and sense of community to stand against the tide. The tales surrounding life in ancient Israel recorded in the Old Testament have since become favorites around the world and reminders of the importance of faith and integrity. After the Roman destruction of the Second Temple after the uprisings of the first century AD, the Jewish population began to spread out from the area. The diaspora eventually led most of the Jewish population to reside in Europe.

Israel’s position as the center of the Jewish faith and the birthplace of Christianity made it a focal point for religious pilgrimages from Europe as early as the Middle Ages. By the nineteenth century, after facing generations of discrimination, lynchings, and segregation, many European Jews were attracted to the growing movement of Zionism to return to their ancestral homelands. Thousands eventually moved to what was once Israel, now a land occupied by the Ottoman Turks and dominated by Muslims.

In 1917, the British, who would take control of the area after World War I, promised to re-establish a Jewish state in the region. After the Holocaust during World War II, this took on a new urgency after horrific acts of genocide by Nazi Germany left six million Jews dead. The new United Nations in 1947 proposed that the area, now called Palestine, would be divided between a state dominated by the Jews and an area dominated by the Muslim Palestinians. The Arab states, however, refused to accept this. They demanded that no Jewish state exist and prepared to attack.

Events moved so quickly that Israel initially could not decide on a name, debating between Judah and Israel before making Israel official. Immediately upon the departure of the British and Israel’s declaration of independence on May 14, 1948, the combined armies of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq attacked the new state from all sides. The Arabs ordered the Palestinians to leave the area, swearing they would destroy absolutely everything and everyone to annihilate the Israelis. The Israelis were hurled back initially. After weeks of intense fighting, Israel began

gaining the upper hand. By the following January, the badly outnumbered Israelis had managed to expel all four armies and had actually increased its holdings by almost 50%. At the end of the War of Independence, Jordan had annexed the Arab-held West Bank of the Jordan River and East Jerusalem, and Egypt held the Gaza Strip.

Israel was a young democracy surrounded by hostile enemies in a very unstable part of the world. Egypt continued to antagonize Israel by inciting terrorist attacks from Gaza and blocking Israeli access to the nearby Suez Canal. This led to an armed confrontation in 1956 that drew in the British. It ended after one week of fighting.

In 1967, Egypt and Syria prepared to strike again. The Israelis realized they were about to be attacked, and in a pre-emptive move, struck Syria and Egypt. Jordan then attacked Israel in response. In six days, Israel hurled back all three armies and seized the Golan Heights of Syria near the Sea of Galilee, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula. Terrorist attacks on Israel escalated in the ensuing years.

After the humiliation of the Six-Day War, Anwar Sadat became the Egyptian president and swore revenge. In 1973, on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, the Jewish new year, Egypt and Syria launched a sneak attack on Israel. For 35 years, Israel had been building a military prepared for such attacks and launched a massive response. The Yom Kippur War ended with a United Nations cease-fire 17 days later as Israeli forces approach Damascus and recovered from Egyptian attacks near the Suez Canal. By 1978, Egypt signed a peace treaty with Israel, the Camp David Accords, a treaty that has held since that time. In 1994, Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel.

Since Israel’s victory in the Yom Kippur War, no Arab army has attacked Israel. However, the Arab states continued to escalate their rhetoric against Israel, calling for its total annihilation. Instead of direct confrontation, terrorist groups are funded by Iran and various individuals and organizations to attack Israeli targets.

The Palestine Liberation Organization was one such group, founded in 1964, was one such organization, launching blistering attacks on Israel into the 1980s. Israel faced many difficulties protecting its population as terrorists would launch attacks from the West Bank and Gaza, hiding in residential areas while at the same time infiltrating the Israeli population to launch attacks on women and children.

Hamas was founded in 1987, splitting off from the radical Muslim Brotherhood because it would not participate in violence in Israel. It began launching attacks on Israel in 1989, including bombings and kidnappings. Hundreds of people were killed, and Israel responded with force to defend itself. After years of peace negotiations, Israel left Gaza in 2005 and granted autonomy to the area and portions of the West Bank.

Hamas fashioned itself as a

political organization. Focusing the frustrations of Palestinians still in the West Bank and especially Gaza against Israel, they won a majority of seats in the Palestinian legislature in 2007. Instead of building a state and addressing the problems of Gaza, they continued to focus their energies on attacks on Israel and assumed full control of Gaza. In spite of Israeli responses, Hamas continued to attack.

While spending decades under threat by its neighbors, Israel built a prosper-

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Israel today is a nation of 9.7 million people. Throughout its entire existence as a modern state, it has had the difficult problem of balancing security and freedom. It has built a powerful military and an efficient intelligence service. As one Israeli official told NPR recently about the difference between the United States and Israel, “Your enemies are 7,000 miles away. Our enemies are 7,000 feet away.”

It’s never too late to learn something new Growing older is not an excuse to stop advancing in our faith and our prayers.

Confess that you have energy and Dr. Billy Holland stamina, a sound mind, spiritual discernment, and a desire to live an active life. If you have worries, give them over to God and trust that His promises to protect and take care of you are true. If you feel you’ve lost your sense of purpose, God can help you get back in the race and find personal fulfillment that can restore confidence and feelings of selfworth. When we lose our fervency, we stop living. Studies have shown that continuing to learn and develop can not only enhance our lives, but possibly add to our longevity as well.

Is it true we are as young as we feel?

Some are mumbling I don’t feel so young – ha! My grandmother did not act her age and was a force of energy.

When her hair started turning gray, She would dye it red (she was a natural redhead) and was always laughing and giggling. She was an optimist and saw the good in everyone, except of course the really bad people. She was happy!

Why? Because she decided in her mind to be happy. This means the way we view life, and ourselves is what people see. Have you known someone who acted old when they were young?

My grandmother was active, and hardworking, with an old-school “you can do it” attitude. She was such an inspiration to all who knew her and I will always remember her “glass-half-full” personality.

I’ve noticed at 65, that I have good days, and days when I’m tired and it feels like I’m being attacked with negative emotions. I realize we all have these up-and-down times, but one way to battle sadness and discouragement is to listen to music that cheers our hearts and lifts our souls, or maybe read some inspiring stories of how people overcame seemingly impossible situations. How about asking a good friend to go out for a nice dinner and a movie, maybe a museum, a concert, or take a weekend trip to see something interesting? Someone said you count your age by your friends and not years.

A friend confessed to me recently he had drifted away from his daily Bible

study time and it caused him to feel agitated and stressed. When he straightened out his priorities, it reminded him of shoveling coal back into the boiler like an old steam engine.

Doing what we need to do is difficult, and will take sacrifice, concentration, and perseverance. As we have mentioned before about our responsibility to be the caretaker of our garden of thoughts, if we don’t like the weeds, we can surely get rid of them.

Another great perk to being retired is we can stay up late and sleep as late as we want. My mom frequently tells me she’s tired and I encourage her to go ahead and take a nap, she can do whatever she wants without feeling guilty.

The same thing goes for eating. I realize some people are on special diets, but if you are relatively healthy, why would you deny yourself a special treat of your favorite food now and then? At 85, Mom tells me she intentionally bypasses the snack aisle at the grocery and I can’t help but laugh. My sister and I tell her that if she wants something, for heaven sake’s enjoy it! Besides, who doesn’t like an occasional trip to Dairy Queen?

Keeping the fires of our dreams and convictions burning allows us to keep pressing forward with new challenges, and keeps us enthused with faith, peace, and hope. Watching television can become so boring that it can put us in a coma, which means becoming motivated will include having to redirect our attention. It takes discipline to be focused on anything worthwhile.

Ask God for more energy and consider taking supplements and vitamins with your doctor's approval of course. There are many opportunities to help others such as volunteering at the library, a hospital, God’s pantry, your church, or some type of outreach organization in the community. Learn to play an instrument, research a topic you’ve always been interested in, write a book, write letters to those you love, go for walks, start a prayer journal, and intercede for those in need. Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying, “It’s not the years in your life that’s important, it’s the life in your years.”

Dr. Holland is an ordained minister, author, and chaplain. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.

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Each Sunday...

Times are subject to change. Please check with each church for any possible changes

First Baptist Church Dorchester Zach Poling, pastor 11831 FM 902, Dorchester, TX 75459 903-476-5525 Wednesday 6:30 pm - Worship service Sunday 9:00 am - Men's Prayer Time 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship Service 5:00 pm - Evening Service Summit View Church Brett and Deb Hetrick, pastors

Community Bible Fellowship Jeremy Moore, pastor

Howe Methodist Church of Howe JB Bryant, minister

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

810 N Denny St, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6718 Tuesday: 8:30am - 1:00pm WeeCare Daycare (Registration needed) 9:30am - Women's Bible Study 6:30pm - Boy Scouts Wednesday: 9:00am - Wednesday Workers 6:00pm - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Family Night Thursday: 8:30am - 1:00pm - WeeCare Daycare (Registration needed) Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm - Feed My Sheep (1st & 3rd Sat. of each month) Sunday: 8:30am - Coffee and Donuts 9:00am - Sunday School 10:00am - Worship Service 3:00pm Cub Scouts

First Baptist Church Howe Roger Tidwell, pastor 100 E. Davis St., Howe, TX 903-5325504 Wednesday 5:30 pm—Free Meal 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

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 Howe Church of Christ Aaron Alsbrook, minister 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

“The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure. They are upheld forever and ever; They are performed in truth and uprightness. He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name.”

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The Patriot Pony

Hamas attacks meet the definition of ter- Top Associated Press reporter in Gaza suspended for comparing Israel to rorism, according to UN docs and security Nazis, calling for its fall experts Posts from the reporter include accusations that Israel poisoned wells and Some progressives in the United States have been careful to avoid calling Hamas’ attacks on Israel "terrorism" and others call it "resistance", but the murderous attacks meet widely acknowledged definitions used by the United Nations and security experts.

By: Steven Richards By the most widely accepted definitions, Hamas has committed acts of terrorism against Israel, despite rhetoric from some quarters in the United States refusing to use the word "terrorist."

A week ago, the Palestinian organization known as Hamas launched a brutal attack across the Israel-Gaza border, claiming the lives of more than 1,200 Israelis and foreigners, including at least 27 American citizens.

There was an attack on a music festival, entire Kibbutzim—Israeli communal villages—were ransacked and inhabitants murdered, and Hamas took hostages back across the border, where it threatens to execute them in retaliation for planned Israeli bombing campaigns. The scenes of the brutal attack spread widely across X, formerly Twitter, making the real human costs vivid and sometimes gruesome.

After the Hamas attacks over the weekend, progressive representatives in the United States—known for their pro-Palestine views—made statements which did not directly address Hamas’ culpability for the attacks, referred to attackers as “Hamas militants,” and called for an end to “Israeli military occupation and apartheid.” In the media, the BBC defended its policy to refrain from calling Hamas attackers “terrorists” because the term implies taking a side, as one BBC journalist put it.

House—wrote in a statement posted to X. Fellow progressive and "Squad Member" Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) released a similar statement, saying: “As long as our country provides billions in unconditional funding to support the apartheid government, this heartbreaking cycle of violence will continue.”

Both representatives appear to be directly blaming Israel’s actions for the Hamas attacks against it.

In 2004, the United Nations Security Council defined terrorism in Resolution 1566, which passed unanimously out of the council. According to the council, terrorism is defined as: “[C]riminal acts, including against civilians, committed with the intent to cause death or serious bodily injury, or taking of hostages, with the purpose to provoke a state of terror in the general public or in a group of persons or particular persons, intimidate a population or compel a government or an international organization to do or to abstain from doing any act, which constitute offences within the scope of and as defined in the international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism, are under no circumstances justifiable by considerations of a political, philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or other similar nature.”

Article 7 of The Hamas Covenant— the organization's charter—specifically calls for genocide against Jews: "The Day of Judgment will not come about until Moslems fight Jews and kill them. Then, the Jews will hide behind rocks and trees, and the rocks and trees will cry out: 'O Moslem, there is a Jew hiding behind me, come and kill him.'"

There seems no room for ambiguity that the Hamas' attacks that began Oct. 7 match key aspects of the UN definition: Hamas committed “criminal acts” against Israeli civilians with the “intent to cause death or serious bodily injury”; They have taken hostages; and They have done these acts in order to provoke a state of terror.

The latter can be seen by Hamas terrorists posting videos to social media of their own violent attacks, as the New York Times reported.

“As part of achieving a just and lasting peace, we must do our part to stop this violence and trauma by ending U.S. government support for Israeli military occupation and apartheid,” Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.)—one of the key progressive members of the U.S.

According to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Hamas is committed to armed resistance against Israel and the creation of an Islamic Palestinian state in Israel’s place.” Therefore, it also seeks “to compel a government…to do or to (Continued on page 15)

that the country operates a "racist regime that is so similar to the Nazis."

Adwan said: "The Palestinian revolt against the Israeli oppression will be a triumph sooner rather than later. No matter how strong or well-supported by the other tyrants, every colonial system will be overthrown."

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He also reposted a statement from the BDS movement, a group that calls for the end of economic relations with Israel, accusing Israel of poisoning the wells of Palestinians. The trope of poisoning the wells goes back to when Jews were blamed for purposely spreading the Bubonic Plague in the 14th century, according to the American Jewish Committee.

The main Associated Press reporter in Gaza covering the war was suspended from his duties while the wire service looks into his previous social media posts, which include comments calling for the "fall" of Israel and comparing the world's only Jewish state to Nazis.

Issam Adwan has made numerous comments against Israel, which were highlighted last week by Honest Reporting, an Israel media watchdog.

In an October 2022 post on X, formerly Twitter, Adwan said that Israel was a "racist regime that is so similar to the Nazis." The post has since been deleted.

During a 2019 Facebook Live, Adwan said: "I'm telling you that to reach a solution, at some point, that this apartheid regime of Israel should fall, and the land should return to its owners."

Adwan has not posted on X since Oct. 10, one day before the Honest Reporting story was published.

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obtain from any act,” specifically to compel Israel to surrender its land to Hamas.

Security experts say, according to the UN definition, that none of the acts perpetrated by Hamas can be justified with any political, philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic or religious reason.

“Terrorism is the premeditated threat or use of violence against noncombatants/civilians by individuals or armed groups to further a political or social objective by intimidating a larger audience,” Dr. Alexander Downes, coDirector of the Institute for Security and Conflict Studies at The George Washington University, told Just the News on Thursday.

“Hamas's attack last Saturday was clearly an act of terrorism by this definition,” he continued. “It was carefully planned, very violent, targeted civilians, is presumably for political ends (it's in the context of an ongoing dispute with Israel and may also have other objectives, such as spoiling Israeli negotiations with Arab states or provoking a massive response from Israel that will galvanize support for Hamas among Palestinians), meant to influence a broader audience, and carried out by a non-state actor. The kidnappings Hamas has carried out also meet the definition of terrorism.”

Dr. Downes also pointed out that Israel's response—particularly the total blockade of Gaza—comprises what he classifies as “civilian victimization,” a term from in his 2008 book “Targeting Civilians in War,” which he says “follows the same logic as terrorism.”

So far, the war “has taken the form of airstrikes and siege/blockade, but may expand to include a ground incursion/ invasion. Israel says the blockade is meant only to target Hamas, but that's impossible since the Israelis are essentially cutting off all means of civilian life, including fuel, electricity, food, and water,” Dr. Downes said. “Hamas will be affected last, civilians first.”

“Observing this is not anti-Israel or pro -Hamas. There's no excusing what Hamas did. It's completely legitimate for Israel to defend itself and hit back,” Dr. Downes said. “But just as it's not okay for Hamas to argue that all Israelis are not civilians because they support government policies and/or serve in the IDF at some point, it's not okay for Israel to treat all 2.5 million Palestinians in Gaza as Hamas supporters,” he continued.

In his visit to Israel Thursday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken echoed these sentiments. “No country can or would tolerate the slaughter of its citizens – or simply return to the conditions that allowed it to take place. Israel has the right – indeed, the obligation – to defend itself and to ensure that this

never happens again,” Blinken said at a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“As the Prime Minister and I discussed, how Israel does this matters. We democracies distinguish ourselves from terrorists by striving for a different standard – even when it’s difficult – and holding ourselves to account when we fall short." Blinken continued to say " Our humanity – the value that we place on human life and human dignity – that’s what makes us who we are. And we count them among our greatest strengths, that’s why it’s so important to take every possible precaution to avoid harming civilians.”

Israel has taken steps to limit civilian casualties as it begins airstrikes on Hamas targets in Gaza. Before its bombardments, Israel has historically warned Gaza civilians to evacuate, sometimes neighborhood by neighborhood, using flyers dropped by air and loudspeaker trucks, before it strikes an area.

Additionally, the United States and Israel have engaged in talks with Egypt in efforts to create evacuation corridors for Gaza civilians trapped the strip as it is bombarded by the Israeli Defense Forces. However, the Egyptian Security Forces told Reuters on Thursday that it rejected the idea of evacuation corridors in order to protect “the right of Palestinians to hold on to their cause and their land,” though the country did express its willingness to help provide humanitarian aid.

Neither Bush’s nor Tlaib’s offices responded to requests for comment about whether they would define the attacks against Israel as terrorism.

Tlaib was chased by a Fox reporter down a hallway in the Capitol asking whether she condones Hamas' murder of children. Despite being asked the question repeatedly, Tlaib, who has a Palestinian flag outside her office door, refused to acknowledge the question.

Top AP Reporter (Continued from Page 14) Fox News Digital reported Friday that the wire service said Adwan was removed from his role as a reporter while the agency further investigates his past.

Since Hamas launched its terror attack on Israel last Saturday, more than 1,300 citizens have been killed in Israel, including women, children and the elderly and at least 29 U.S. citizens.

Biden nominates former Hunter Biden work colleague to lead office Nomination raises concerns considering whistleblowers have raised issues about possible political influence having undermined the FBI's probe into alleged Hunter Biden criminal tax and gun registration violations By: Richard Stevens an archive of Hunter Biden’s laptop published by Marco Polo, a non-profit that describes itself as a research group exposing corruption and blackmail. Hunter Biden's involvement with Burisma has raised concerns about him using President Biden has nominated a his political influence to the extent former law firm colleague of son that his father violated ethics rules Hunter Biden to run the U.S. Office regarding his son's overseas busiof Special Counsel, which overseas ness dealing and perhaps received the protection of federal whistlemillions of dollars for his efforts. blowers, who have played a promiBy the end of April 2014, Burisma nent role in raising concerns about had signed an engagement letter political influence having impacted with the firm that was intertwined the FBI and Justice Department's with Biden’s appointment to the investigation into the first son. board.

The nominee is Hampton Dellinger, a lawyer who was a part“Please find attached an Engagener at Boies Schiller Flexner from ment Letter for our firm, per our May 2013 to November 2022. call earlier this week,” Heather While at the firm, he worked with Kin, another partner at the firm, the Crisis Management and Govsaid in an email to Vadim ernment Response team while Pozharskyi, a key Burimsa official Hunter Biden served as counsel at and Hunter Biden associate the firm.

Just days later, Devon Archer, another Hunter Biden business assoIn this same period, Biden became ciate, would begin discussion the a board member of the Ukrainian announcement for Biden joining gas company Burisma and he was the Burisma board, as did Archer. instrumental in retaining BSF on “Given that Burisma is going to behalf of the company. execute the proposed engagement As the head of the Office of Special letter and engage Boies imminentCounsel, Dellinger will be in ly, let's discuss how you would like charge of an agency whose mission to communicate in regards to the is to "to safeguard the merit system below,” Archer wrote Biden. “We by protecting federal employees agree upon Boies engagement you and applicants from prohibited perwould join the Board. Assume sonnel practices, especially reprisal that's the case?” for whistleblowing.”

Biden responded: “I think it's imThis comes at a time when Hunter portant we try to link the two enBiden’s legal team is seeking pungagements as closely as possible," ishment for the IRS whistleblowers He also asked King to advise him who came forward with allegations on how to proceed, given the nathat the Justice Department impropture of his dual role with the firm erly conducted the investigations and their future client. into their client's alleged tax and “Hunter – Per the email chain you gun ownership violations. forwarded below, we’re discussing Dellinger previously served as our advice on the most prudent roll President Biden’s assistant attorney out of you, and potentially of BSF, general and led the Justice Departvia Burisma,” King advised. “In ment's Office of Legal Policy. addition, please note that I’m going While Dellinger was at BSF in to hold off on sending the revised 2014, Hunter Biden worked with Engagement Letter for their signapartners to ensure that Burisma ture until we have resolved our would retain the firm for its legal advice to you later today, because it representation. may entail issues surround conflict of interest considerations and it On April 15, 2014, while his father will be best to have that discussion was vice president, Hunter Biden prior to Burisma becoming our emailed BSF partners to get the ball Dellinger and Hunter Biden aprolling.“I have worked with peared to have at least a friendly [Burisma] on several issues and working relationship. suggested that they should retain “Hunter, great to see you last BSF,” he wrote in an email to partweek. Today is our monthly attorners William Isaacson and Christoney lunch in case you can make pher Boies. “I have positioned the it. Starts at noon. Best, Hamp,” firm as being capable of all legal Dellinger wrote to the younger matters foreign and domestic, but Biden. Though he could not make also to help them think strategically it, Hunter proposed they meet the about the current crisis and expanfollowing day for lunch. sion of their existing domestic operDellinger responded: “I will be ations." here tomorrow and be great to catch up.”

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REAL ESTATE Bill French Properties 315 N Travis Suite B-3 Sherman TX 75090 billfrenchproperties.com 903-893-BILL (2455) bill@billfrenchproperties.com

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 ANTIQUES Howe Mercantile 107 E. Haning St Howe TX 75459 facebook.com/Howe-Mercantile1639767196252428/ (817) 313-2168 georgiacaraway@aol.com

CHILDCARE Koti Academy of Howe 105 Doyle Street Howe TX 75459 https://www.kotiacademy.com/ 903-532-9663 cassie@kotiacademy.com CHURCHES 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/ Summit View Church 910 S. Denny St., P.O. Box 295 https://summitviewhowe.com/ info@summitviewhowe.com

AUTO

CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING SERVICVES

Bob Utter Ford 2525 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 bobutterford.net 903-892-3555

DIFY Home Services 204 Tate Circle Sherman, TX 75090 9037440435 ernie@difyhs.com

BANKING

Hunter Knephsield of Texas, LLC P.O. Box 759 Van Alstyne, TX 75495 https://www.hkparkandplay.com/ 8004514138 (Main) hktexas@flash.net (Main)

Independent Financial 100 South Denny Howe TX 75459 independent-bank.com (903) 532-5521 aanderson@ibtx.com Legend Bank 201 W. Grand Whitewright, TX 75491 legend-bank.com 903-532-4778 Brandon.grooms@legend-bank.com First National Bank of Tom Bean 109 S. Britton St. Tom Bean, TX 75489 https://www.fnbtb.com/ 903-546-62752 rbridges@fnbtb.com First United Bank 2011 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 firstunitedbank.com 903-813-5760 sarah.myrick@firstunitedbank.com BARBER SHOP Good Fellas Barber Shop 105 E. Haning Howe, TX 75459 9725020559 goodfellasbarbershoptx@gmail.com BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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 BUTCHER Don’s Smokehouse 111 E. Haning Street Howe, Texas 75459 Donssmokehouse.com (214) 881-8377 DonsSmokehouse@gmail.com CATERING Tracy Events Catering & Carryout Shop 211 S Preston Van Alstyne, TX 75495 Tracyevents2006@gmail.com

RockExpress, LLC 1434 Schneider Rd Howe, TX 75459 https://rock-express-llc.business.site/ 903-818-2386 rockexpressllc@gmail.com TLD Design Consulting LLC 103 E. Haning St. Howe TX 75459 http://www.tld -dc.com/ 903-436-4601 tdefrange@tldconsulting.net CONVENIENT STORES Quick Check #4 411 W. Haning Street Howe, TX 75459 903-532-5265 zackwilks82@yahoo.com DENTAL Anna Kids Dentistry 2016 W. White St. Anna, TX 75409 214-831-2400 Annakidsdentistry.com info@annakidsdentistry.com Howe Family Dentistry 100 S. Collins Freeway, PO Box 960 Howe TX 75459 howefamilydentistry.com 903.532.5545 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

FINANCIAL Rethink Wealth—Kristen Harkless 559-681-7461 Kristen.Harkless@rethinkwealth.com FIREARMS Guns N More 281 Celtic Road Howe, TX 75459 GunsNMore.net (903) 267-1091 jared.c@gunsnmore.net FUNERAL HOME Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory 637 W. Van Alstyne Parkway Van Alstyne TX 75495 scogginsfuneralhome.com 903-482-5225 tommywscoggins@hotmail.com HAIR SALON Good Fellas Barber Shop 105 E. Haning St. (972) 502-0559 goodfellasbarbershoptx@gmail.com HEALTHCARE ER of Texas 115 W. Travis St Sherman, TX 75092 http://oroftexas.com/ 903-770-9099 tiffanyr@eroftexas.com HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Baker A/C & Heating, Inc. 215 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 903-532-6225 bakerac.mark@yahoo.com Essential Home Performance, LLC 509 Borrow Way Van Alstyne, TX 75495 https:// www.essentialhomeperformance.com/ 14695459125 Info@essentialhomeperformance.com HOUSING Bainbrook Apartments 511 S. Collins Fwy Howe, TX 75459 (469) 712-4082 bainbrook75459.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 INTERNET TekWav 223 N. Walnut St. Sherman TX 75090 http://www.tekwav.com 903-375-9787 jj@tekwav.com IT/DATA Texas Data and VoIP Security 109 W. Tilton Blue Ridge, TX 75424 https://www.tdavinc.com/ (972) 924-5010 dana@tdavinc.com MORTGAGE The Wood Group of Fairway – Lacey Tucker https://homeloanbylacey.com/ 469-910-0375 lacey.tucker@fairwaymc.com 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

Sheryl Bentley, Coldwell Banker (903) 821-7653 yourrealtorsheryl@gmail.com Maureen Kane, REALTOR®, Paragon-REALTORS® 614 E Lamberth Rd Sherman, TX 75090 402-202-1540 maureen@paragonrealtors.com Michael Taylor – Keller Williams Realty P.O. Box 575 Howe TX 75459 mtaylor@kw.com Nicole Faye Sells Texas, LLC 215 N Quinlan St Howe, TX 75459 https://nicolefaye.fathomrealty.com/ 972-872-0529 nicolefayesellstexas@outlook.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

PARTY RENTALS/DÉCOR Chase’s All Time Jumpers 2519 CR 4215 Bonham, Texas 75418 https:// www.chasesalltimejumpersllc.com/ 903-227-6488 Coltonlawrence24@yahoo.com PERSONAL SERVICES AND CARE

Definitive Roofing & Specialty Coatings, LLC 1094 Marlow Rd Bells, TX 75414 9038202110 roofingsc1@gmail.com

M&M Properties 901 N. Denny St Howe TX 75459 903-815-8355 mariecurtis16@gmail.com.

Debby Edwards Pink Zebra 1403 S. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090 https://pinkzebrahome.com/ debbyedwards 903-820-8914 debbyedwards2@gmail.com

INSURANCE

PHOTOGRAPHY

Cory Hernandez State Farm 2114 Texoma Parkway Sherman, TX 75090 http://insurancequotetexoma.com/ 9038938400 cory@insurancequotetexoma.com

Beyond the Barn Photography 3354 FM 902 Howe, TX 75459 469-951-4054 Sara@beyondthebarnphotography.co m

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

PLUMBING

STORAGE

Brother Plumber 708 Maple St. Howe, TX 75459 469-968-4487 trent@brotherplumber.com http://Brotherplumber.com/

Howe Mini-Storage 609 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 903-532-7867 amanda.garner@howecpa.com

Jesse Brown Farmers Insurance 403 W. Haning St. Howe, TX 75459 https://agents.farmers.com/tx/howe/ jessie-brown 9034824063 jbrown9@farmersagent.com

Torque Plumbing 102 S. Collins Frwy Howe TX 75459 (972) 658-1515 torquemayes@yahoo.com

Kathy McGarry, Mayo Agency 215 S Ray Roberts Pkwy, P.O. Box 519 Tioga TX 76271 940-437-2378 kathy.mayoagency@gmail.com

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

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

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Grayson -Collin Electric Cooperative, Inc. P.O. Box 548 Van Alstyne TX 75495 www.grayson-collin.coop 903-482-7100 mmcginnis@gcec.net

HIT Exteriors, LLC Howe, TX 75459 972-977-1523 sergio@hitexteriors.com Southern Cross Remodeling & Roofing Howe, TX 75459 Roofingbysoutherncross.com 972-800-9383 roofinbysoutherncross@gmail.com

TV SERVICES Cavender Home Theater DISH 6202 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 http://www.cavendertv.com/ 903-892-3499 chris@cavenderht.com TOWING Adams Automotive & Towing 85 Redden Rd Van Alstyne TX 75495 adamsautotow.com 903-482-5784

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