Author: Howe Enterprise

 

Keep Howe Beautiful’s 5K Mud Run was “mudded-out” back in April and they have revamped the course to prevent another rescheduling.  The newest route for the 5k will start at 101 E. Haning in downtown Howe and loop through a muddy Jones Park and then routed through most of the inner city streets out of the mud.

Registrations starts at 8am at 101 E. Haning St.  The 5K run is $40 per person.

May 18 – Howe Police Sgt. Mike Hill and Officers David Morris and Brandon Ozuna arrested a 41-year-old Howe resident on outstanding warrants for Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, and Indecency with a Child. Police say the charges did not originate from any offense in Howe. The suspect was booked into the Grayson County Jail.

May 19– HPD Officer Robert Todd arrested a 51-year-old Denison woman on outstanding warrants for Felony Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear, Motion to Revoke (Poss CS PG 2 > 1), Failure to Appear (Man/Del CS PG 1 > 1g) and 2 Capias warrants. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop on NB US Hwy 75 in which the Denison woman was a passenger. The woman initially lied about her identity. She had additional charges added for Failure to Identify and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. And yes, the stop was on Hwy 75. And for the few who believe our officers shouldn’t work the highway, our officers’ efforts there have resulted in the identification of bank robbers, the recovery of stolen vehicles, the arrests of countless wanted individuals, the arrests of numerous drunk drivers, and the seizure of large amounts of drugs (some even headed to Howe). They say they will continue working the highway.

 

 

Its nearly that time of year again as the Greart Days of Service workers serve the Howe

Community on various projects.  They are asking for help.  The organization is designed to

aid homeowners of our community who are either physically or financially unable to

provide needed maintenance to their homes and or properties.

All volunteers are welcome and they need workers of all ages. Be a part of our 10th year.

If you are in need, know of someone who is in need, or if you would like to volunteer, please

contact: Clyde Hepner 1-903-814-5753 or Bruce Evans 1-469-951-6042.

On Friday, the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the newest business to town, Howe Mercantile, which is located at 107 E. Haning St. in downtown Howe. Owner Georgia Caraway brought several of her friends from Denton where she resides and has been active in the community for many years.

Howe Mercantile carries luxury antiques and vintage clothing in the two units 107 and 109. She will have several partners working the store with her during their operating days of Thursdays through Saturdays.

It was the first Howe Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony other than their own. With the growing community of Howe, it appears that more of these events are sure to be taking place.

On-hand were Howe Mayor Jeff Stanley, Howe City Council Member Debbie Lowery, Grayson County Commissioner Jeff Whitmire and Howe Development Alliance Director Monte Walker.  Walker said a few words before the ribbon cutting congratulating Caraway and the partners for their grand opening and thanking them for choosing Howe and renovating the downtown units.

Friends of Caraway enjoyed a bite to eat at Abby’s Restaurant before going back to the store for cake, coffee and tea.

Jessica Doty was named this past week as the 26th different drum major for the Howe High School Marching Band in the program’s history, which turned 40 this past year.

Doty is the daughter of Michael and Charissa Doty of Howe. She is also active in varsity cheering, FFA, powerlifting and is a member of the region II quarterfinal champion Lady Bulldogs softball team.

“It means a lot to me to have the privilege and honor to work alongside the directors to lead this band to a successful year.” said Doty.

The process for trying out for drum major involves doing a salute, conducting, and an interview process. Band Director Angie Liss hires an outside judge (or judges) to evaluate the students on their salutes and conducting and sometimes vocal commands. Liss says that the judges will grill the students with questions involving hypothetical scenarios, what they feel are the characteristics of a good leader.

1975-76 Jerry Taylor
1976-77 Terri Straw
1977-80 Robin Hawkins
1980-81 Valerie Whitfield
1981-82 Brent Wood
1982-83 Lex Breeding
1983-85 David Whitfield
1985-86 Danielle Mailloux
1986-87 Rodney Holcomb
1987-89 Paula Mullins
1989-92 Sharla Powell
1992-93 Kent Bearden
1993-94 Carrie Mullins
1994-97 April Taylor
1997-99 Mandy Summers
1999-01 Aaron Stringfellow
2001-03 Kyle Lowder
2003-04 Laura Stringfellow
2004-05 Andrew Shaffer
2005-06 Rhapsody Fearon
2006-07 Erica Wortham
2007-08 Kayla Cook
2008-10 Jesse Richard
2010-11 Ashley Krueger
2011-12 Travis Fulton
2012-13 Makenzie Duffee
2013-15 Madeline Ansley

The Howe High School Band had their banquet on Tuesday night and celebrated the 40th year of the band program in style by handing out numerous awards. On display were all of the band uniforms throughout the years along with some of the color guard uniforms. Scrapbooks and various photos of the history of the program were on display.

Band Director Angie Liss said that the banquet is a special time for her.  “We recognize each senior individually where we tell each of their accomplishments and special memories.” said Liss. “I talk specifically about what each each student has meant to our program and the the directors.”

Students are given an opportunity to list words that describe each senior and those words are compiled and read at the banquet.  All of the medals were handed out for the solos and ensembles and recognized were each of the band booster officers, color guard, winter guard, and band council.

Band Booster Scholarship winners were Madeline Ansley, Justin Taylor, Caleb Hough, Jackson Dunavant and Tiffany Lallier. Band Beau and Band Sweetheart were named Colton Sanford and Madeline Ansley. Most Spirited Boy and Most Spirited Girl went to Jackson Dunavant and Regan Gonzalez. Outstanding Band Member Award was awarded to Regan Gonzalez, while Outstanding Woodwind Award went to Kaylee Dwyer. Airianna Smith took home the Outstanding Brass Award while Dustin Woody was named Outstanding Percussion Award. Rookie of the Year went to Greg Snider.

Beau/Sweetheart and Most Spirited are voted on by the students. Rookie of the year is a combination of student votes and director choice. Outstanding students are chosen by the directors for their direct impact on the band as a whole, as well as individual successes.

“We look at the students that we consider to be the tops of their sections, evaluate their musical accomplishments, their leadership roles, and their attitudes within the band setting.” said Liss.

Special recognition was given to Paul Seiler, the exchange student from Germany, for being voted so high in all three student voted things. He received the Most Spirited Band Beau Rookie of the Year. Bailey Tyler was awarded with “The Uhaul Award” for being the loading captain the last four years.