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named to THSWPA City Council candidates answer Armstrong Academic All-State Elite team questions as election nears Catelyn Armstrong was One of the saddest elements of tragedy is when it strikes, we realize just how much more love we have for one another than what we generally show on an everyday basis. We have experienced earth shaking moments in our community over the years and we are experiencing one right now.

Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers go to the Bryan family. We love you so very much.

Due to the rain on Saturday, the Trash-Off by Keep Howe Beautiful was pushed back to this coming Saturday. Those interested in helping can meet at Summit Gardens at 9 am.

Just as junior Talan Haley was about to tee off for the regional golf tournament, sickness got the best of him. What a shame for the young talented golfer to have to miss out on a chance to go back to the state tournament. But at least he has his senior year.

Four candidates are lined up for three available seats on the Howe City Council. A year ago, at this time, all of the council members and mayor were either appointed or ran unopposed for their seats. As of the evening of May 5, all will be elected by the public.

With current councilmembers Joe Shephard and Rodney Hough not running for election, which leaves their seats open. Current councilman Sarah Myrick is running to retain her appointed seat from (Continued on page 5)

Shawn Tyler Challenger

Jessica Bjorn Challenger

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Lt. Governor listens, pg. 4 Bulldogs Baseball, pg. 7 Lady Bulldogs Softball, pg. 7 Reginal track, pg. 8 Founders Day Map, pg. 8 Kathleen Todd, pg. 9 FBC XYZ, pg. 9 Soup Scoop, pg. 10 City Council, pg. 10 Hot Jobs, City Info, pg. 11 History/Christian, pg. 12 Local Churches, pg. 13 Patriot Pony, pg. 14 Chamber Members, pg. 15 Past front pages, 16-23 HoweEnterprise.com Stats January 2024—April 20, 2024 22,695 visits; 15,153 reads

Ricky Price Challenger

Armstrong has been involved in powerlifting for four years with being region qualifier for three of them. She is a 5-year letterman in band due to lettering her eighth grade year by going to state

Catelyn Armstrong with the Pride of Howe Marching Band as part of the front ensemble. She is a member of the band leadership team.

Armstrong participated in One Act Play for four (Continued on page 7)

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Benefit Parker Lance established for Bryan Bryan, 2008-2024 family Parker Lance Bryan, 16

The effects of chronic, or long-term, stress can be harmful on their own, but they also can contribute to depression, a mood disorder that makes you feel sad and disinterested in things you usually enjoy.

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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named to the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Academic All-State Elite team. She was one of 129 student athletes across Texas in all classifications from Class 1A to 6A to be selected in that category ahead of the first and second team.

She was the only female in Grayson County on the list.

A project will begin this summer to resurface the southern portion of Smith Road and W. Young Street from Smith Road to Collins Freeway.

Neal Heckel of Howe Land Partners, LLC made a presentation to the city council Tuesday night to explain the upcoming road improvements including concrete to Smith Road and Young Street. The work is a part of a negotiated deal with the city for the development of Noble

Ridge which is south of Summit Hill.

Heckel said that the improvements will begin June 1 or sooner. The improvements will begin with concrete from the existing Clegg Street going south through Noble Ridge’s first phase of (Continued on page 3)

There is a benefit account for the Bryan family with Independent Financial. Deposits can be made at any Independent Financial branch. Deposits need to be made out to “Bryan Benefit Account”. Acct# - XX1493.

For those not local or who may have difficulty getting to bank that still want to give, you can Venmo the Howe Athletic Booster Club VP, Billie Ingram.

years old of Sherman, Texas passed away April 15th, 2024, at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center in Sherman, Texas. He was born on January 22nd, 2008, in Abilene, Texas to Lance and Erika Bryan. Parker is a beloved son who will be dearly missed. Parker enjoyed football, powerlifting, track, FFA, his dog Daisy, playing with his brother and sister, going to Crystal Beach and spending time with his family.

Parker is survived by his parents, Lance and Erika Bryan, his brother Ty and sister Callie. Additionally, his grandparents James and Cathy Bryan,

Ivan and Stacy Muzljakovich, greatgrandparents Judith and Ron Baker, and Ivica Muzljakovich and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial services were held at George J. Carroll (Continued on page 2)

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Bryan (Continued from page 1)

& Son Funeral Home in Gainesville, Texas on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at 1:00 pm with Jeff Langley of First Baptist Church of Gainesville officiating.

In loving memory of Parker Bryan.

Photo by Michelle Carney.

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In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please donate to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative, Hear My Cry Foundation, or a charity of your choice for suicide prevention and awareness. Thank you for your love and support.

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Road rehab

Looking west on Young Street from S. Collins Freeway. Staff photo.

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development. During construction, Howe Land Partners, LLC will asphalt the remaining portions of Smith and Young and maintain the reconstructed rebuild and will concrete each section as each phase concludes. The final product will see concrete on Smith Road from Clegg Street to Young Street. Finally, Young Street will be concrete from Smith Road to Collins Freeway.

“We should finish the first lots in phase one in 30 days,” Heckel told the council. “So, you’ll start seeing homebuilding activity immediately. The second half of that first track will deliver lots probably first quarter of next year.”

Heckel said during construction of the first phase, Summit Hill Parkway will experience an even heavier load of traffic as construction crews will have to enter from that main thoroughfare.

However, once other outlets are created on Smith Road, which will release the tension on Summit Hill Parkway.

The first phase of homes will be built

by K. Hovnanian DFW. In addition to the road improvements, Howe Land Partners, LLC delivered $400,000 to the City of Howe for a portion of the $2 million for the purpose of wastewater long-term solution.

The city will establish a separate account to house the funds established for that project.

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Lieutenant Governor Patrick listens to locals, says he will fight the cement kiln

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (right) listens to Sean Terry of Centurion Homes about how the cement kiln is bad for North Texas. Sherman Mayor David Plyler is on the left) Staff photo.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick visited Sherman last week where a good grown gathered at Kidd Key Auditorium.

The topic again was the proposed cement kiln in Dorchester that covers over 600 acres. Patrick assured the crowd that he would support thwarting the efforts of Black Mountain, LLP which are the developers of the kiln.

By the time his visit was over, Patrick penned a letter to Chairman Jon Niermann of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The letter stated: Dear Chairman Niermann: I have great concerns about the permanent cement kiln proposed project in Grayson County. Business leaders, clergy, elected officials, community leaders, and an overwhelming majority of the public have all voiced their objections to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) granting a permit to Black Mountain Cement for this project.

I have studied the issue and spoken with my staff to learn as much as possible on the subject. I also traveled to the Sherman area to tour the potentially impacted area and visited with local officials, businesspeople, and the public. I hosted a town hall in Sherman on Monday, April 15.

The huge crowd was unanimously opposed to granting a permit to build a cement kiln in their area.

This is not a personal attack on Black Mountain Cement by the citizens or me.

The citizens simply don’t want a cement kiln plant near the heart of their community for many reasons.

I read the TCEQ analysis, including your conclusion that there is no air quality danger to the area. Grayson County residents believe the TCEQ numbers are not accurate, and the residents also have concerns about the project’s impact on their water quality. Either way, it is clear to me from my visit that there is more to consider, and to move forward would cause the entire community great damage now and for the foreseeable future.

If the project goes forward, the negative economic impact on the community could be cataclysmic. Global Wafers, a semiconductor manufacturing specialist that built a plant in the area, said they would not have constructed their plant in Sherman if they knew this site was going to be developed. This may limit future expan-

sion in the area if the cement kiln is built.

Other companies have said the same. The Global Wafers spokesperson said if any issue arises that impacts their plant, they will have no choice but to go to court.

These are smart people who work in complex and precise industries that are vital to Texas and the rest of the country. The Grayson County economy could lose billions of dollars of economic activity and hundreds, and potentially thousands of high-paying jobs. This beautiful area and its robust economy could spiral downward and never recover.

I appreciate that TCEQ has a difficult job.

You have a formula, and you follow it.

However, as Lt. Governor, I must look at the bigger picture of what is best for our communities.

The survival and strength of our rural communities is vital to the future of our state. I believe in free markets in Texas.

However, in certain situations, when dealing with businesses that can potentially hurt our communities, we also have to weigh what is in the public’s best interest.

Due to these concerns, I cannot support the project. I ask you to immediately pause the permitting processes for all permanent cement production plants statewide until the legislature can weigh in. Under no circumstances should this permit be expedited.

During the upcoming legislative session, beginning January 2025, the legislature must be able to provide guidance on the permanent cement production plant permitting process and the location of new plants.

Based on everything I have reviewed and my time with the local community, I am firmly opposed to the granting of this permit. There is simply too much at risk to the county and its citizens.

Economic development is key to Texas’ future. It is not yet clear that permanent cement production plants located in close proximity to Texas communities further that mission.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely, Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor,

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two children with medical needs.

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2022. We sent questions to each candidate for them to return to us. The answers are in the order by which will be on the ballot.

What was it that made you want to get involved in the city council race?

Shawn Tyler: After careful consideration over the past couple of years, I was prompted to contemplate running for city council due to several observations regarding the state of our infrastructure, or rather, its deficiency. Additionally, the grievances expressed by my neighbors concerning the high property taxes and utilities, coupled with a perceived absence of tangible growth within our town, served as further motivation. However, the confirmation came from a friend's invitation to consider running for office.

Sarah Myrick: I've always believed in the power of civic duty and community engagement. As a proud member of this city, I've witnessed firsthand both its triumphs and its challenges. That's why I feel compelled to keep stepping up and contributing to shaping its future. I believe it's our collective responsibility to ensure that our city thrives and remains a place where every individual has the opportunity to succeed.

Running for city council isn't about personal ambition; it's about fulfilling my civic duty to serve and improve the lives of all residents.

Jessica Bjorn: To be quite honest, I had a friend reach out and ask me to. When I put it off, they reached out again saying we need more people who are honest and stand up for what they believe in. I certainly try my best and have probably rubbed a few people the wrong way because I have traditional morals and values and put them first.

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Ricky Price: I'm motivated by my unwavering commitment to accountability, honesty, and transparency, which I believe are vital for effective governance. If elected, I'll lead by example and prioritize these principles in all aspects of my role.

What is your background that can help the citizens of Howe?

Shawn Tyler: With eight years of dedicated service, I attained the rank of Sergeant, demonstrating my capacity for leadership and responsibility within a structured environment. My background in commercial and residential project management will serve the citizens of Howe well.

Sarah Myrick: With my decades of experience in commercial banking, I bring a unique set of skills and experiences to the table that can directly benefit the citizens of Howe during this unprecedented period of growth. My background in finance equips me with the ability to navigate complex economic landscapes, manage budgets effectively, and foster sustainable development. I understand the needs of businesses, large and small, and the importance of fostering an environment where entrepreneurship can thrive. Moreover, my commitment to financial responsibility ensures that taxpayer dollars are managed prudently and allocated efficiently to support vital public services and infrastructure.

With my expertise, I aim to ensure that Howe's growth is not only robust but also inclusive, benefiting every member of our community.

Jessica Bjorn: I have a bachelors degree in education. I manage our big family and budget while helping to run our family business. In the past I have organized and held fundraisers/5ks for

Ricky Price: My diverse leadership experience, coupled with management training, has underscored the importance of collaboration, a skill I'll leverage to serve Howe effectively on the city council.

What do you see as the number one goal for the City of Howe?

Shawn Tyler: In my perspective, the foremost objective is to restore a sense of returnability for the citizens of Howe. It is imperative to address their desire for tangible progress and sustainable growth within the community.

Citizens aspire to actively participate in the transformative movement occurring throughout Howe, recognizing its potential to enhance their quality of life.

Sarah Myrick: The City of Howe has made great strides in the last year to move forward with improving our infrastructure but we also spent far too much time concentrating on personnel issues that distracted from the needs of the citizens. I understand that the number one goal for the City of Howe is to formulate a plan to meet and accomodate the coming growth to Grayson County in a way that doesn't detract from our current population. We are constantly putting out fires based on the hot issue of the moment but it is time to start acting and thinking strategically for the future.

Jessica Bjorn: Help Howe become an attractive town while also making sure we have the infrastructure needed to sustain the growth coming.

Ricky Price: Prioritizing infrastructure is paramount for Howe's long-term success, especially as the metroplex grows. We must enhance our infrastructure while preserving Howe's unique charm.

Where do you see Howe in the next 5-10 years?

Shawn Tyler: I see Howe as being as big as Anna and Melissa in the upcoming 5-10 years. It’s an inevitable reality. The true question is that will it be the residents of Howe that will dictate growth, or will it be an outside entity that will come in and command control?

Sarah Myrick: In 5-10 years, some people would say that our city will be unrecognizable. With a surge in new residents and the completion of the first phase of Texas Instruments' expansion, there will be more houses, more businesses, bigger schools. But I firmly believe that the core of what makes us Howe will still be intact. And that is a community that loves through the good and the bad, neighbors who don't always agree but also put differences aside when it counts. We will just get the privilege of sharing the culture of what we have built here with new neighbors!

Jessica Bjorn: I would love for Howe to be a true walkable town. With parks that citizens can walk to, safe walkways for students getting to and from schools and yes, a grocery store of some sort would be great.

Ricky Price: I envision a thriving Howe that manages growth while retaining its charm, with economic development, improved infrastructure, and a strong community spirit.

If you had to list a platform as a candidate, what would it be?

Shawn Tyler: My platform is to bring accountability and returnability for the citizens of Howe. It is long overdue, and the people need representatives that are putting the citizens best interest as a priority.

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Sarah Myrick: My platform would mirror my personal core values. Integrity and accountability that you can always count on. I am never going to be afraid to say the unpopular thing when it is the right thing. And I will always do my best to ensure that I, and my fellow city council members, are held to the highest ethical standards. That is what the City of Howe has trusted me to do for the past 3 years and what I will continue to do as long as I can.

Jessica Bjorn: My commitment to honesty and integrity will help increase transparency and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer money while helping Howe become an attractive and quality place to live.

Ricky Price: My platform emphasizes infrastructure upgrades, accountability in governance, support for local businesses, community involvement, and sustainability.

Why are you the best fit for city councilman in Howe?

Shawn Tyler: I firmly believe that my attributes of dependability and accountability are essential qualities that position me as an ideal candidate for this role. With a wealth of experience across various career fields, I am wellequipped to provide adept assistance and navigate the complexities inherent in serving as a city council member.

Sarah Myrick: Simply put, I love Howe. This town is not just where I reside; it's where I've built my life and where I envision my family's future generations thriving. My dedication to Howe is unwavering, shaping every decision I make as I strive to ensure its prosperity and well-being for all residents, both now and in the years to come. My extensive experience in real estate and finance positions me to help navigate complex situations that will rise during this time of growth.

The City of Howe deserves a city council that puts personal pride and agenda aside in order to roll their sleeves up and serve our citizens with humility. I would be honored to be part of that!

Jessica Bjorn: I just want to do my best to help.

Ricky Price: With my leadership experience, dedication to transparency, and understanding of community needs, I'm well-suited for the role. I'm committed to managing growth responsibly and collaborating with residents for Howe's success.

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years; she was light technician freshman to junior year and technician manager for her senior year. She lettered all four years and went to region freshman to junior year. She has been in the National Honor Society for two years during high school as well as Junior National Honor Society in eighth grade. She has been in student council four years with being Student Council Treasurer senior year. She is

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April 22, 2024 Class of 2024 vice president. Armstrong has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten receiving her Bronze award in sixth grade, Silver award in ninth grade and is working to earn her Gold award (equivalent to Eagle Scout) .

She has received the Presidential Scholarship from Austin College, but she is still undecided as to which college she is going to attend in the fall.

Lady Bulldogs close out season with 13-3 win

Her future plans are to receive a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science and eventually earn a Doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology.

Bulldogs lose both games to Bells Howe (7-17, 0-10) lost both matchups with Bells last week. Bells scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh inning for a walk-off 6-5 win on Tuesday. Anthony Lowder pitched 5.2 innings, allowing four earned runs on 11 hits. He walked one and struck out two. David Grant followed in relief with two-thirds of an inning, giving up no earned runs on two hits.

Landon Throm had a double and three hits at the plate to lead the Dogs.

Lowder, Braden Ulmer, and Garrett Gibbs also had multi-hit games.

On Friday, Howe lost 4-1 thanks to a 3 -run fifth inning by Bells. Throm pitched four innings, allowing no earned runs on two hits. He walked two and struck out one. Garren Lankford pitched three innings,

allowing no earned runs on two hits.

He struck out one.

Zeb Montgomery had Howe’s lone RBI as they scattered six hits. Lowder and Kolby McNutt each had a double.

Hits came from Lowder, Will Ingram, Gibbs, McNutt, Montgomery, and Luciano Vazquez.

The Bulldogs will finish the season this week with two games against Leonard. Senior Night will be Friday at home.

On the season, Lowder is the leader in OPS with 1.408 and runs (22) and singles (24). Lankford leads in triples (4) and RBI (16), Ingram leads in doubles (6), Cooper Jones and Lankford each have two homers.

Howe Lady Bulldog Seniors Emery Snapp, Mikaylah Komorowski, and Ryleigh Craven. Courtesy photo.

The Howe Lady Bulldogs said goodbye to the season and the seniors Friday night. They exited with a 13-3 win over Leonard. Senior Ryliegh Craven pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs. She struck out five and walked three. Howe had 11 hits including six from the Snapp sisters Emery and Kamry.

Last Saturday, Howe lost to Blue Ridge, 11-7 with Kamry Snapp pitching two innings and Craven pitching four. Emery Snapp’s three hits led Howe. She also had two RBI. Howe finishes the season with a 11-10 -1 record.

Emery Snapp family

11-3A Softball Standings xBells 9-2 xBlue Ridge 9-2 xGunter 8-3 xBonham 7-4 Howe 3-9 Leonard 1-9 Pottsboro 1-10 x-clinched playoffs berth 11-3A Boys Baseball Standings

Sports are a gift from God but we’ll waste this gift if we play for our own glory.

xGunter 10-0 xPottsboro 9-3 xBonham 7-3 Blue Ridge 5-5 Bells 4-6 Leonard 1-9 Howe 0-10 x-clinched playoffs berth

Mikaylah Komorowski family

Ryliegh Craven family

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Griffin finishes third in triple jump

Kendall Griffin (left) represented Howe well with a third place finish in the triple jump. She also finished seventh in the long jump. Courtesy photo.

Howe was represented nicely at the regional track meet in Whitehouse.

Kendall Griffin finished third overall in the triple jump at 36-1.75. She finished seventh in long jump at 16-4.5.

Aubrielle West finished seventh in shot put at 33-8 . Braden Ulmer finished 11th in shotput with a throw of 41-.5.

Aubrielle West and Kendall Griffin

Braden Ulmer

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Kathleen Irene Todd, 1955-2024 Kathleen Irene Todd of Van Alstyne, passed away on April 14th, 2024.

Kathleen was born in Dover, New Jersey where she met her husband Leonard Charles Todd Jr. They married in 1975 before moving to Texas in 1978 where they raised a wonderful family. She was a beautiful wife and mother and her devotion as a sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and honorary grandmother is unmatched.

Miss Kathleen spent a great portion of her life dedicated to helping children by owning a childcare center for 37 years and then volunteering as a child advocate. She made a tremendous impact on so many in the community, she will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her daughter Halona; grandchild Lukas; greatgrandchildren Theo and Ally; daughter Haley and husband Ben; grandchildren LilliAnne and Samantha; son Halsey and wife Rebekah; grandchild Joseph; daughter Haleen and husband Josh; grandchildren Melody and Danny; daughter Hannah and husband Brayan; grandchild Layla; brother

Kathleen Irene Todd Russell and family; brother Alvin and family; sister Lisa and family; brother Danny and family.

A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on May 10th at 6:30PM at First Baptist Van Alstyne located at their new facility at 565 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Van Alstyne, TX 75495.

FBC XYZ

Submitted— XYZ (eXtra Years of Zest) The Senior Citizens group of First Baptist Church Howe met recently in Fellowship Hall of the church. With pretty spring flowers bedding plants as decorations the group had a short business meeting with reports about their upcoming planned trips to Finley Playhouse and dinner afterwards, Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and a newly proposed trip to Choctaw Cultural Center.

The program was presented by Joey Savoy, FBC Howe's new Youth Pastor. Joey told us about his background growing up in Houston and his testimony of how God called him to vocational missions but he didn't respond right away. When he did, though, he went to ETBU and graduated with his Bachelors and Masters and is now an

Joey Savoy ordained minister in the Baptist Church. Joey also told about the things he's been doping with the youth now,

Disciple Now weekend, Falls Creek Retreat, Wed. night and Sunday morning Bible Studies, and plans to help in upcoming VBS. He has many other upcoming plans for the youth of FBC Howe and invites any youth in the community to come be a part of the group. Joey so appreciates the support

of the adults at FBC Howe as we support the youth in their activities.

Following the program, a yummy pot luck lunch is always enjoyed with lots of laughter and fellowship around the tables.

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Soup Scoop

Howe Independent School District Superintendent Kevin Wilson reported that the end of March enrollment was 1,294 students with attendance increasing to 95.21.

He has accepted resignations from Doreen Simmons, Dixie Crabb, Heidi Debner, Kim Floyd, Felicia Salmon, Billie McCormack, and Ashley Anderson.

“As you can see, we’re losing some pretty key people,” said Wilson.

During summer months, Wilson has the authority to hire employees without board approval in order to expedite the process. This allows the district to not lose out on quality employees.

Scenes from the School Board Meeting

before the board. One was to Delcom Group for $109,000 for interactive blackboards for classrooms.

Along with that were new teacher laptops for Howe ISD the interme- Superintendent Kevin Wilson diate and middle school.

Wilson will retain that privilege until the September board meeting.

Wilson also told the board that they took a Ford Expedition out of service last year and purchased a smaller Ford Explorer. He said the ISD needs a larger one which came in at $60,787. Wilso also said the ag truck was totaled a month ago and needs to be replaced.

The total is $57,256. Insurance covered all but just under $5,000.

Wilson had items of expenditures of more than $50,000 that he brought

The board approved the purchases unanimously.

“It’s much better if I can offer them a contract without saying you have to wait three weeks until the next board meeting,” said Wilson. “Sometimes they’ll slip away.”

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Mrs. Tolbert’s second grade class performed “Rumble in the Jungle” directed by Music Teacher Mrs. Brooke Parten. Staff photo.

City Council meeting The Howe Planning & Zoning (P&Z) and City Council approved a vacated conveyance plat and revised conveyance plat for Ponderosa Point. The only changes dealt with the easements.

Both the P&Z and council approved a zone change at 110 E. O’Connell Street to change from SF-2 (singlefamily) to C-2 (commercial). The building once was Price Hanning’s Garage which was later purchased by Jack Leavenworth and made into a home. Leavenworth has sold the property, and it will now be once again a commercial building for the use of small engine repair.

The council approved an amendment to the Noble Ridge Development Agreement. They also approved a temporary road closure on Smith Road for a road rehab.

The council approved the opening of a bank account at Independent Financial for the sole use of the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The account will be opened with a $400,000 deposit from an agreement with Noble Ridge. Another $1,600,000 will be deposited on or before September 14, 2024.

The council also approved a resolution that allows for the City of Howe to begin the process of the Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development and Block Grant.

A kindergarten student displays what they have learned in a chicken program headed by Ms. Richardson. Staff photo.

The council also approved a resolution that supported the City of Dorchester’s opposition to the TCEQ permitting a cement kiln.

The council also approved and adopted the Grayson County Thoroughfare Plan presented by the Grayson County Metropolitan and Planning Organization.

Councilman Billie Ingram suggested that the departmental reports be released online effectively ending the meeting.

“In light of community events, can we make these departmental reports available online so that we can adjourn this meeting and let everyone be home with their families,” said Ingram. “This is just information from the department heads. There is action we’re going to take.”

Kindergarten teacher Ms. Stefanie Richardson was recognized at the school board meeting by Summit Hill Elementary Principal Jon Jamar. Staff photo.

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This position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent.

This position requires a current license, High school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 1 year of related experience.

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

2023-24 Local taxation State Sales Tax General Revenue Sales Tax Economic Development (Type B) Sales Tax Total

6.25 % 1.25%

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

$0.53 $1.05 $0.31 $0.15 $2.04

0.75 % 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: Monte Walker City Secretary: Michelle Hewitt Utility Billing and Municipal Court 116 E. Haning St. 903-532-5571 Utility Clerk: Beccy Roberts Court Clerk: Julia McLaughlin (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/EMS 118 E. Haning 903-532-6888 (nonemergency) Fire Chief: Robert Maniet Howe Police Department 700 W. Haning St. 903-532-9971 (non-emergency) Dispatch 903-813-4411 Police Chief: Carl Hudman Economic Development 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 903-532-6080 Howetexas.org EDC Director: Monte Walker 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 Sam Houston needed a miracle.

Thousands of troops were charging into Texas from Mexico, threatening all that Texas settlers had Ken Bridges built and all that they attempted to defend. Heartbreaking defeats at the Alamo and Goliad had severely damaged the army and morale. Now on the run in the spring of 1836, the hopes of Texas lay with him.

Mexico was in the midst of its own civil war by 1835, with the Texas Revolution being just a part of it. Government after government had been overthrown in a series of upheavals as one faction after another tried to lay claim to the country. In fact, the nations of Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador had initially been a part of Mexico when it won its independence from Spain in 1821. After yet another revolution in 1823, those nations split away. At this point, states across Mexico rose in rebellion against the latest government in Mexico City.

Texas settlers had risen up as well and declared their independence on March 2, 1836. Sam Houston, a hero from the War of 1812 and former governor of Tennessee, had been chosen to command the Texas Army. While he accepted the command without hesitation, Houston realized that in spite of the fighting spirit of the troops, they were outmanned and outgunned.

Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, the current president of Mexico, had gathered thousands of troops and swore that Texas troops would receive no quarter or mercy. As defeats mounted, Houston pulled back toward East Texas to assemble his army and prepare for a final stand. He wrote his troops on April 7, “The victims of the Alamo and the names of those who were murdered at Goliad, call for cool, deliberate vengeance. Strict order, discipline, and subordination will insure us the victory.” By April 19, they ar-

rived at Buffalo Bayou near the San Jacinto River in what is now Harris County with Santa Anna arriving the next day.

On the afternoon of April 21, while Santa Anna and his troops rested, Houston took his 800 troops and charged at the Mexican force of nearly 1,450.

Houston himself was shot in the ankle, but the army quickly overwhelmed Santa Anna’s forces, taking very light casualties.

In one glorious moment, Houston and the Texas Army triumphed over Santa Anna. The battle was a rout. About 630 of Santa Anna’s troops died and 730 taken prisoner. In the chaos of the battle, many Mexican troops had fled the scene, and Santa Anna himself seemed to have slipped away as well.

Houston ordered that his troops redouble their efforts to find him, for if he managed to escape and redirect his remaining forces, the battle at San Jacinto would have been for nothing.

The next day, Santa Anna was found, disguised as a private and hiding among his troops. His own troops had given him away by loudly addressing him as “El Presidente.” He was brought before Houston where he formally surrendered his army.

Houston’s victory secured the independence of Texas from Mexico.

Within months, a jubilant Texas public elected Houston as the first elected president of the Republic of Texas with 79% of the vote. Harrisburg was incorporated as the City of Houston in 1837, named in his honor. Though Houston had won the great victory he needed, many new and complex challenges still faced Texas.

The importance of the Battle of San Jacinto and the role of Sam Houston was never lost in the imagination of the Texas public. The State of Texas officially purchased the battle site in the 1890s, while a 570-foot obelisk was completed in 1939 in memory of the battle.

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An Optimist chooses to see life differently The older we are, the more we can see how the world has changed.

The Bible reveals the human race fell from God’s favor when Dr. Billy Holland Adam and Eve decided to disobey God in the Garden.

Since that separation curse, all humans are now born with a depraved nature.

Our spirits and minds can be transformed through God’s power, but this does not mean the optimist ignores reality or has blind faith. So how can we regain a positive attitude and discover restored spiritual security with our Creator? For those who are truth seekers, God’s word explains the problem of sin, and also reveals the solution is found in Jesus Christ who is the way, the truth, and the life.

Whatever your political and theological views, we can agree there is much concern about what is happening around the world and where we are headed as a civilization. We have the Middle-East conflicts that often include Israel, an upcoming presidential election in the fall, and the Christian community predicting the coming of Christ will be soon, just to name a few.

A troubling aspect of many people’s disagreements is how they base their opinions on what someone else has told them instead of researching for themselves. Since God knows everything, the best solutions for every problem is to listen to Him, but rarely is this mentioned or sought after.

Amid our worries about the cultural moral decline, advancing artificial intelligence, and our family’s future, everything is not all gloom and doom.

God is moving and miracles are being seen all around us. Like you, I read the editorial sections and watch the news, and mostly what I gather is someone repeating over and over how bad everything is. However, we do not need to be bombarded with negativity about how the world is falling apart at the seams. We need to hear that God created all things, and is in total control of everything! We have the choice to jump on the bandwagon of fear, or we can decide to be an agent of change and make a positive difference.

Isn’t it refreshing to know that all is not

lost and we can shine for God as bright as we desire? Perspective is a keyword to consider because it allows us to discern and think carefully about what has been said. When someone relays a story, we should remember they are relaying a view of what they believe.

For example, when we hear that no one can be trusted in our government and how society is evolving into a majority of mindless zombies, we should realize this is a “glass half empty” view. In reality, many kindhearted and loving individuals are demonstrating what Christ died for them to be. This is not the hour to give up and hang our harps on the willow trees. It’s a day to examine our hearts and choose to obey and fulfill our calling because we love God. Each day we maneuver our way through the daily grind while trying to maintain our sanity at the same time.

Nonetheless, let us be reminded that if we are going to be an information sponge, we should be careful how we interpret what we absorb. Yes, the masses have serious problems, but we should not burn down the forest just to get rid of poison ivy. Everyone is not evil or a dangerous liberal, and neither is every member of the modern generation brainwashed with humanism. No matter what the majority deems politically correct, as Christians we are to be helping build God’s Kingdom with love. This includes praying for those who have yet to meet God. There is a huge difference between spectators who do a lot of complaining and participators who spend their time and energy trying to accomplish God’s will.

May we examine our convictions carefully and be willing to accept and follow God’s truth that sets us free from sin and gives us peace and joy. Be encouraged, the darkness of discouragement will never overcome the eternal light of God’s compassion and mercy.

Instead of pointing out all the people who do not care, we could start identifying and appreciating those who do.

What will you decide? May we scrutinize our convictions and intentions and be willing to listen and embrace the Alpha and Omega who is, who was, and who is to come.

Dr. Holland lives in Central Kentucky with his wife Cheryl, where he is a Christian author, ordained minister, worship leader, and community chaplain. To read more visit: billyhollandministries.com

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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

Psalms 103:2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—

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The Patriot Pony In whiplash twist, Michael Avenatti considers testifying for Trump, calls trial ‘travesty’

Dems’latest: They want Trump jailed and murdered, and have a plan to make both happen…

From his prison cell, convicted Stormy Daniels' lawyer blasts NYprosecutors in marked shift in tone.

By John Solomon Once one of Donald Trump’s fiercest critics, convicted attorney Michael Avenatti has been discussing possibly testifying on behalf of the former president in his hush money trial after he unleashed a tirade of criticism against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

In X posts from his Los Angeles federal prison cell and in news media interviews, Avenatti has questioned the legitimacy of Bragg’s prosecution against Trump, even suggesting it was an interference in the 2024 election.

“There’s no question it is politically motivated because they’re concerned that he (Trump) may be re-elected,” Avenatti told The New York Post in an interview published this weekend.

"If the defendant was anyone other than Donald Trump, this case would not have been brought at this time, and for the government to attempt to bring this case and convict him in an effort to prevent tens of millions of people from voting for him," he added. "I think it’s just flat-out wrong and atrocious."

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Avenatti confirmed to the newspaper that he has had discussions with Trump’s defense team about possibly testifying at the Bragg trial, where opening arguments are set to begin Monday.

“The defense has contacted me," he said. "I’d be more than happy to testify, I don’t know that I will be called to testify, but I have been in touch with Trump’s defense for the better part of year."

A source close to the situation confirmed to Just the News on Saturday that Avenatti has had discussions with Trump’s legal team, though nothing had been settled.

Avenatti is serving a prison sentence in Los Angeles for fraud, extortion and other crimes. For most of Trump’s first term, he was a relentless critic of the 45th president even suggesting he was his “most dangerous enemy.”

Avenatti, as the attorney for adult-film star Stormy Daniels, appeared on at least 108 interviews on cable news outlets CNN and MSNBC from March 7 to May 10 of 2018, according to an analysis by the conservative Washington Free Beacon. But in recent weeks, starting on social media and continuing in news interviews, the disgraced lawyer has sounded a marked shift in tone.

On MSNBC last week, Avenatti lamented that the trial could “potentially deprive tens of millions of Americans of their choice for the presidency of the United States ... based on a case of this nature.”

On the X social platform, he pleaded with fellow liberals to see the trial as a mistake.

In case you were wondering, yes, the Dems not only want President Trump in prison—they want him out of the picture entirely, as in ending his life. It sounds diabolical, right? Well, it is. It’s as anti-American, immoral, and evil as it gets. Yet, it’s our current political reality as the party known for its gender confusion and judicial lawfare gears up to make these dark wishes a reality. Firstly, they’ve put Trump through a series of sham trials, amounting to some of the most egregious forms of election interference we’ve seen since the advent of unverified mail-in ballots.

These aren’t just trials; they’re communist-style show trials. And now, Democrats are making an even more sinister move, in an obvious attempt to snuff out Trump’s life.

Rep. Bennie Thompson, who you know was the former chair of the bogus Jan. 6 committee, has just introduced legislation that would terminate Secret Service protection for anyone sentenced to a year or more in jail.

This is not just a policy proposal; it’s a clear political hit aimed directly at Trump, exposing him to an unprecedented risk of assassination. The implications of this bill are bone-chilling, and the murderous intent behind it is crystal clear.

“To my friends on the left who insist they want to ‘preserve Democracy’ and ‘Justice,’ you should be equally outraged by this,” he wrote.

“Constitutional protections either exist for all (including Trump) or they don't exist for any. What is happening in the hush money case is a travesty.”

Politico:

Avenatti also raised concerns that his former client, Stormy Daniels, and former Trump fixer Michael Cohen had been allowed to talk in the news media, relentlessly criticizing Trump in recent weeks, while Trump faced a partial gag order from the judge.

It’s a not-so-subtle shot at DONALD TRUMP, who is sitting in an NYC courtroom facing felony charges this week. Under the Mississippi Democrat’s bill, Secret Service protection “shall terminate for any person upon sentencing following conviction for a Federal or State offense that is punishable for a term of imprisonment of at least one year.”

“The fix is in,” he wrote on X. “Never before has there been a high-profile criminal case in America where a prosecutor (Bragg) permitted, and likely encouraged, two critical witnesses (Cohen & Daniels) to use the media in the days leading up to trial to trash a gagged defendant (Trump) and violate his right to a fair trial.”

Rep. BENNIE THOMPSON, the former chair of the Jan. 6 select committee, has filed legislation that would strip Secret Service protection for anyone sentenced to jail for a felony, our colleague Kyle Cheney reports.

Thompson, whose panel recommended criminal charges against the former president,indicates that the measure is not meant to be punitive but rather would alleviate a conflict between the Secret Service’s mission and prison officials tasked with the protection of inmates.

Keep in mind that he doesn’t even need to be sentenced for this to take place in Dem’s devious world, only convicted, and how easy will that be in the kangaroo courts that have been

strategically set up in liberal-run hellholes like Manhattan and the DC Swamp?

Revolver has been all over this “activist juror” issue involving the politicized “hush money” trial in New York City. The Dems have rigged the game to the point where Trump can’t possibly get a fair trail in that progressive cesspool. And if he does happen to find a potential juror who could help save him from this unjust nightmare, they pull the “conservative misguided virtue card” and ruin everything.

Revolver: People on the right often ask, “Why do we keep losing?” That’s a loaded question with many layers to it, so much so that we could spend all day unpacking the reasons. But to simplify things, we’ve found a video clip that perfectly captures why conservatives lose. It zeroes in on the current Trump show trial in New York City. Here, the former president is battling to get a fair trial in the liberal-run chaos of Manhattan. It’s a clear, concise example that shows just how steep the hill we have to climb really is and how we constantly shoot ourselves in the foot, thanks to misguided conservative virtue.

In this clip, you’ll see a woman who, at first glance, seems like she’d be the perfect juror for Trump. She appeared favorable to him but declined to serve because she didn’t think she could be impartial. Many conservatives might see this and think, “That’s just us doing the right, constitutional thing.” But that’s where we’re missing the mark.

In this ongoing battle with the left, simply playing by the rules isn’t going to cut it. We keep getting knocked down because the left isn’t playing the same game. They aren’t concerned with rules or the Constitution; they’re focused on crushing their enemies and winning at all costs, and it’s working.

This article is a must-read for everybody on the right: Watch and learn: This potential proTrump juror shows exactly why conservatives always lose…

Let’s face the facts: Dems are scared cowards. When the rules don’t work in their favor, they don’t hesitate to change them. Meanwhile, Republicans sit on the sidelines, firing off pointless tweets full of staged outrage. It’s a disgusting cycle of action and inaction that plays on constant repeat. But don’t be fooled; the ultimate goal for Democrats is to erase President Trump from the picture once and for all. If that means making it easier for some leftwing extremist to assassinate him, then so be it.

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