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Bulldogs win bi-district in thrilling fashion, end season with 73-57 loss to Dallas Madison According to Middle School Principal Clay Wilson, there’s a massive shortage in sugar and flour which shut down the Sherman bunt cake store. At least that was his excuse for not bringing the school board bunt cakes that he had promised. He indicated that in March, they would get double, however, he didn’t indicate the year. Not to be outdone, High School Principal Phil Kempson was late to the school board meeting Monday because he was running the scoreboard at the baseball game. Five minutes before the meeting, he picked up his phone and headed to his vehicle only to learn that the family photo on the phone wasn’t his which caused a mad dash back to the press box to try and recover his actual phone (to no avail). Upon getting in his vehicle, he realized he didn’t have his report to the board which put him in sprint mode at the high school to print another copy. Upon heading to the administration office, he then found his original report in his back seat. Sometimes, it’s just one of those days.
The Howe FFA will be hosting a Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 20 at Howe High School. It’s a $20 entry. EDITOR’S NOTE—This column is reserved as an editorial column and may not necessarily reflect the policy of this publication.
INSIDE
HHS Powerlifting, pg. 4 Lady Bulldogs All-District, pg. 5 Bulldogs Baseball, pg. 5 Youth Basketball, pg. 5 HMS Recognitions, pg. 6 Soup Scoop, pg. 7 Lady Bulldogs Softball, pg. 8 City Council Agenda, pg. 8 Texoma Patriots, pg. 9 Hot Jobs, City Info, pg. 10 History/Christian, pg. 11 Local Churches, pg. 12 Chamber Members, pg. 13 Patriot Pony, pg. 14 Past front pages, 15-22
Cooper Jones and Jacob Campbell give Anthony Lowder a big hug after winning the bi-district championship over Rains Tuesday. Photo by Michelle Carney.
Jacob Campbell in Friday night’s loss to Dallas Madison. Photo by Michelle Carney.
The Howe Bulldogs (2110) finished their season Friday night at the hands of Dallas Madison for the second time in three years. Madison’s quick athletic presence was too much for Howe to overcome. However, Howe reached the second round of the playoffs for the third season in a row with a thrilling 56-52 come-from-behind win over Rains Tuesday night in Caddo Mills. With Howe trailing 5251 with 48 seconds remaining, Howe guard Anthony Lowder hit a 3-
pointer to give the Bulldogs a lead at 54-52. With 2.2 seconds left, Noah Riley stole the inbounds pass and drew a foul which sent him to the line where he drilled both of them for the clinching 56-52 win. Howe trailed for much of the game and previously have not performed well in that situation this season. But the Dogs took a 31-29 lead in the latter half of the third period and held that lead until the back half of (Continued on page 9)
HoweEnterprise.com Monday, February 26, 2024
Volume 61, Edition 42
City employees recognized for longevity, city secretary set to be hired Tuesday If the Howe City Council continues to hold meetings like Tuesday night, the nomination of Netflix Drama of the Year will have to go to someone else. The council presented a laundry list of agenda items, and each motion was unanimously agreed upon.
to the council and the audience by saying that he’s a man of faith and believes in the values of serving his community. He said running for council felt like a calling. He and his wife, who live on Tutt Street, have six children and one grandson.
Prior to the meeting, Utility Clerk Beccy Roberts and Police Chief Carl Hudman were honored for 10 years of service to the City of Howe. Mayor Karla McDonald made the presentation to each honored individual.
Tyler, originally from Louisiana, said he has been in Texas since 1999 and in Howe for four years.
Moments later, during open comments, city council candidate Shawn Tyler introduced himself
The council then unanimously approved the sale of an asphalt zipper and three old public works trucks. An annexation was then approved by the council
for a 90-acre tract of land on Ponderosa Road (located between Bethel Baptist Church and Shepherd Drive on the west side of Ponderosa. Due to laws, the city then annexed the portion of Ponderosa Road to go along with the property. The council then tabled a resolution from Oncor due to a discrepancy in six cents per capita and ten cents per capita. City Administrator Monte Walker said he would contact Oncor for clarification. It was then approved unanimously to approve a voluntary annexation request from a 10-acre property north of L.B.
Howe Utility Clerk Beccy Roberts (left) and Police Chief Carl Hudman honored for 10 years of service with the City of Howe. Awards were presented by Mayor Karla McDonald. Staff photo. Kirby on the west side of Texas Highway 5. The council also approved a public hearing and a service agreement for the property owner. The council then ap-
proved unanimously to spend $16,256 for a rebuild of a stretch of Ponderosa Road in front of Bethel Baptist Church. Walker addressed the council and stated that (Continued on page 2)