Author: Howe Enterprise

Back to School and Back to Normal in the Cafeteria 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized spending that allowed schools to serve free meals for all students. Those funds are not authorized to continue for the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, Howe ISD must return to charging for school meals and offering free and reduced-price meals based on student eligibility.  Families are encouraged to complete the online Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals, available at www.howeisd.net.  

The application will determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and may assist in the determination of eligibility for other state or federal benefits. Only one application needs to be completed per household. Schools will notify the household of the child’s eligibility. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers school nutrition programs in Texas and offers an eligibility calculator at www.SquareMeals.org/ProgramEligibility. 

Decisions regarding payment for school meals are made at the national-government level, not by the school nutrition team or TDA. The dedicated staff at Howe ISD is looking forward to serving healthy, balanced meals to students in the new school year. These meals, whether paid, free, or reduced-price, offer a good source of nutrition for children. 

Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year.

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the attached current income eligibility guidelines.  If you have any questions about the Child Nutrition Program contact Brett Williams, Director of Operations 903-745-4030.

In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

HOWE, Texas – Two Dallas residents are in the Grayson County Jail for their role in the burglary of a gas station in Howe early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 4:05 a.m., a Howe officer saw a gray Infiniti sedan parked outside the Valero Passport gas station in the 100 block of North Collins Freeway after store hours and individuals outside the vehicle. When the officer pulled into the parking lot, the Infiniti sped away south on the west control road of southbound U.S. Highway 75 and the officer gave chase when he saw the front door of the gas station had been shattered.
The pursuit lasted approximately three miles and reached speeds of up to 105 miles per hour before the Infiniti crashed into a field south of West Farmington Road. The officer detained passengers Barry McNeal, 33, and 32-year-old Antoinette Armstrong, both of Dallas, while the driver of the vehicle fled on foot. Officers from the Van Alstyne Police Department and Grayson County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the search for the driver but did not locate her.

McNeal and Armstrong were arrested for Burglary and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and booked into the Grayson County Jail. McNeal was also arrested on a parole violation warrant.
The driver, also from Dallas, has been identified and faces charges for Burglary and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity as well as Evading Arrest in a motor vehicle.

No one was injured in the incident and the items stolen in the burglary, rolls of scratch-off lottery tickets, were recovered.

Armstrong, McNeal, and the driver face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

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Laurel Yvonne Henson, born December 15, 1942 was taken home on June 11, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Evelyn Doggett and brother Edgar (Buddy) Doggett Jr. 

Yvonne leaves behind her husband, Ruben Henson, sister Judy Doggett, son’s Jeff and his wife Starr Stanley, Randy Stanley, daughter Laura and her husband Lawrence Scoggins, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  She has several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. 

Yvonne was a member of Center Street Church of Christ.  She had a very strong sense of religion that those that knew her, or didn’t know her, never had to wonder about her faith. Yvonne loved to sing, and helped with the singing school at La Prada Dr. Church of Christ for many years.

Yvonne also loved and supported her family.  She loved going to sporting events or band trips with her kids and grandkids. She always enjoyed going with Ruben when he would preach at churches. You could always count on her to be there.

Yvonne also spent 20 years with the Howe Independent School District.  The relationships she made during those years were very special. 

Family night will be Monday June 13, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Waldo Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be Tuesday June 14th, 2022 at 10:00 am at West Hill Cemetery.  

Gayle Yvonne Skipworth, 73, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2022. She died peacefully at her home.

Gayle was born in Sherman, Texas, on March 11, 1949, to parents Lee and Mary Jo Clarkston. She graduated from Sherman High School in 1968 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Austin College in 1971. Gayle married her high school sweetheart, Tommy Skipworth, on June 1, 1971. A year later, the couple was blessed with a son, Jay Skipworth.

Gayle was a dedicated teacher and educator for 43 years, primarily with the Howe Independent School District. She retired in 2014 but continued to substitute teach for Howe ISD and Van Alstyne ISD. She was a compassionate educator who was committed to her students. Her greatest joy as a teacher was helping them find their strengths.

Gayle is survived by her son Jay and his wife Denise of Van Alstyne; and her two beloved grandsons, Blake and Brady Skipworth, also of Van Alstyne, with whom she loved spending time. She especially enjoyed cheering them on at their many sporting events. Gayle also is survived by her little sister, Denise Clarkston of Lewisville. In recent years, the sisters were frequent traveling companions, taking cruises and enjoying Disney World together. Gayle also had a soft heart for dogs, whom she loved like family.

Gayle also leaves behind several brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as her many students and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30AM Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Hall Cemetery, in Howe, TX, with Rev. Mark Fletcher, officiating. Pallbearers will be Blake Skipworth, Brady Skipworth, Chad Seals, Cash Seals, David Cannaday, Joey McMillion and Jerry Griffin. Dick Vass and Reed Williams will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Scoggins Funeral Home, prior of service.

Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory, 637 W. Van Alstyne, Pkwy. Van Alstyne, TX, 75495. You may sign the online guest book at www.scogginsfuneralhome.com.