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Volume 61, Edition 34, Monday, January 1, 2024 Happy New Year! Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? 2023 was a year of changes. To quote a mentor of mine - sometimes it takes a near-death experience to begin to move forward. Change can be painful and the cuts leave scars. But when change is for the ultimate benefit, the scars are merely a reminder of the struggles that led to greatness. Apathy has one cure and it’s not continual bandaging – it’s getting involved to fix the root of the problem. I’m reminded of the 1989 Dallas Cowboys who stopped bandaging and underwent a painful surgical procedure. Yep, they went 1-15 that year, then in 1990 went 7-9, then in 1991 went 11-5 and made the playoffs. And in 1992 took to the top of the mountain. People said they turned it around so quickly. But to most of us, several years isn’t quick. It took strategy and implementation and leadership with a zero-tolerance stance for apathy. Make no mistake – the top of the mountain is the goal. Imagine being such an egotistical jerk that it took you 30 years to give credit to a man that gave his heart and soul to your organization and took you to levels that made you millions. Congratulations Jimmy Johnson—you deserved the Ring of Honor years ago. 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 Basketball, pg. 11 Bulldogs Basketball, pg. 11 Howe Hump Day, pg. 12 Hot Jobs, City Info, pg. 13 History/Christian, pg. 14 Local Churches, pg. 15 Patriot Pony, pg. 16-17 Chamber Members, pg. 18 Past front pages, 19-26
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2023 in review
Karla McDonald (left), Cort Myrick (middle), and Bill French (right) gather for an election forum April 13, 2023. Staff photo.
January The City of Howe continues to battle a multitude of water leaks after beginning to take surface water from the Greater Texoma Utility Authority. The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce hosts their first “Howe Hump Day” at Summit Gardens. Around 20 showed up for the business over breakfast. A new development called Noble Ridge began to move dirt near Summit Hill Parkway for their first phase. The Lady Bulldogs lose to Bells and Gunter. Bulldogs also off to slow start after losing to Bells and Gunter and opening with an 0 -3 record. Jaycie Grisham wins second in powerlifting meet with 785 total pounds. Bulldogs keep playoff hopes alive with wins over Blue Ridge and Leonard. Lady Bulldogs pull the sweep also to stay in the
playoff hunt. Howe Methodists vote to disaffiliate with United Methodist Church. HHS Robotics team qualifies for UIL state. Howe’s first female City Councilwoman Carrie Waller dies. Bulldogs beat Bonham to remain. Lady Bulldogs sit in fourth seed with win over Bonham. Misty Humphries speaks to FBC’s XYZ. Karla McDonald files to run against Bill French for mayor seat. Michael Hill and Billie Ingram file to challenge city council seats. Girl Scouts begin selling cookies. At the Fort Worth Stock Show, Shelbee Taylor received Reserve Champion Junior Polled Hereford in the Intermediate Division. Jordan Brunner placed fourth in class with her
February
Maine-Anjou Heifer. Kendall Griffin also placed fourth in class with her ORB Heifer. Lady Bulldogs drop games to Bells and Pottsboro. Bulldogs leave Pottsboro stunned with last-second win. Dick Smithwick dies. Jacob Campbell and Aryssa Krueger are named AllTexomaland Cross Country. Korie Bouse is All-Texomaland Volleyball.
Roads were covered with ice as the temperature dipped to 24 degrees. School was closed at 10 am Monday January 30 and never reopened during the week. Cort Myrick enters the Howe mayor race. Lauren Catching won Reserve Champion Shorthorn Junior Market Steer at Forth Worth Stock Show. Hunter Hance placed ninth of 72 with his European Cross. Howe beats Gunter in a school-record five overtimes. Lady Bulldogs split with Gunter and Blue Ridge. City Council held a special meeting during the ice storm and approved a lease purchase agreement to purchase up to two ambulances in the amount not to exceed $180,000.
They authorized City Administrator Jeff Stanley to execute and sign all documents pertaining to the purchase. HHS holds the annual Steve Simmons Powerlifting Meet where Kaden Dunn placed second in the 148 pound class. The Howe Lady Bulldogs clinched the playoffs with a 40-28 commanding win over Leonard. They finished the regu(Continued on page 2)