Category: Howe News Bulletin

Before the 2014 season, Howe Bulldogs Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Zack Hudson hired Dale West from Sweeney ISD to install the slot-T offense in Howe.  Since then, Howe has gone 26-11 and played in eight playoff games.  The Bulldogs, under the slot-T, set individual rushing records with Anthony Hawthorne and touchdown records with Tyler Grisham.  But West announced to the players this morning that he has been approved by Collinsville ISD to take over as their athletic director and head football coaching position.

“This is what I’ve always wanted.” West told the Enterprise.

The Pirates were 9-3 in 2016 and lost to Crawford in the second round of the playoffs.

“I’m so proud of Coach West and his accomplishments.” said Hudson.  “I’m also very proud of our program and our community and kids.  We are proud that we are able to produce head coaches (from our community).  A piece of Howe will now go to another town and be able to make a mark in there as well.  We wish Coach West and his family the best of luck.”

 

According to a Howe Police Department press release, officers recovered credit/debit card skimming devices from two gas pumps at the Valero gas station Monday afternoon.  Sgt. Michael Hill reported that on March 6, 2017 around 4:00pm, they were alerted by the Texas Department of Agriculture that there were two gas pumps at the Valero gas station with possible skimming devices mounted inside them.

Sgt. Hill stated “These are not the type of skimmers we have seen recovered in other areas.  Unless you looked inside the pumps and knew what to look for, you would have no idea a skimmer was installed.”  Sgt. Hill reported that the devices recovered appear to be equipped with Bluetooth technology.  Hill added, “The person(s) who installed them would likely be able to access captured credit/debit card data remotely.” 

Sgt. Hill said they are actively investigating a case reported in February in which a victim’s checking account was depleted after an unauthorized person obtained his debit card number.  Police say they believe the victim’s information was obtained by the use of these skimmers.

Sgt. Hill recommended the following tips to reduce your chances of becoming a victim:

• When possible, always pay with cash inside the store or use a credit card instead of a debit card. Credit cards have better fraud protection.
• Check for signs of tampering of the gas pump. This includes a broken security seal over the door. If something seems out of place, notify gas station personnel.
• Monitor your bank statements regularly for unauthorized charges and notify your bank immediately if your account has been breached.

Anyone with information regarding the recovered skimming devices should contact  Det. Keith Milks at 903-532-9971.

The family of Kevin Frantz have sent to the Howe Enterprise the following information.

Job Fair scheduled March 1, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at
Hampton Inn in Denison, TX

Ruiz Food Products, Inc. (Denison, TX) is looking to add approximately 100 new Team Members as it increases production of its El Monterey and Tornados products.

“We will be accepting applications for a number of positions,” explains Rebeckah Flanagan, Senior Human Resources Manager, Denison Ruiz Food Products, Inc. “They include production and packaging Team Members and machine operators.”

Interested applicants may apply directly at the Denison Ruiz Foods facility (2410 Texoma Drive, Denison) or during the March 1, 2017 Job Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Denison Hampton Inn. Applications will be available at the Job Fair – please bring resumes to attach to applications. Qualified applicants will be contacted. Some interviews will be conducted on the day of the Job Fair.

Ruiz Foods joined the Denison business community on May 13, 2005 during an on-site celebration event.

By December 2005, Ruiz Foods Denison renovated the existing facility and began shipping El Monterey products to customers. Currently, Team Member count in Denison is 1,124, qualifying Ruiz Foods to be classified as the largest private-employer in Grayson County.

Ruiz Foods was co-founded by Fred Ruiz and his father, Louis over 50 years ago. It remains family-owned with a commitment to producing foods that offer today’s consumer quality, value and great taste.

El Monterey, the company’s frozen Mexican food brand, is nationally distributed and ranked #1 in its category. Likewise, Tornados, predominantly found on roller grills in convenience stores, is also distributed nationally and is a roller grill snack food leader.

The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Dinuba, California. Manufacturing and distribution facilities for both El Monterey and Tornados products are located in California, Texas and South Carolina.

Kim Ruiz Beck, the elder daughter of Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Fred Ruiz, is Chairman. Rachel Cullen is President and CEO.
Ruiz Foods is dedicated to premium quality, authentically prepared frozen foods selling to all channels of distribution: retail, convenience store, clubs, vending, industrial and foodservice.

For more information; please visit www.ElMonterey.com or www.myTornados.com.

Howe- Funeral services for Billy Hugh “Bill” Roby will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, February 27 at Waldo Funeral Home. Rev. Roy Layman will officiate. Burial will follow at Hall Cemetery with Kenneth Holman, Robert Holman, Mike Call, Larry Roby, Danny Roby, and Gary Obrien serving as pallbearers. Mr. Roby, 84, passed away Thursday, February 23 at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center.

Bill was born March 12, 1932 in Athens, Texas to the late Frank and Nina D (Hood) Roby. He served two years in the US Army. On July 18, 1964, Bill and Ruby were married in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Roby worked for Texas Instruments for 34 years, retiring in 1993. He had a knack for being able to fix or repair anything and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, gardening, and listening to classic country music. Bill was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys and will be remembered for his great stories.

Mr. Roby is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruby of Howe; four children, Stephen Roby and wife Terri of Pottsboro, Tim Roby of Howe, Kristi Cooke and husband Quay of Melissa, and Kyle Roby of Princeton; six grandchildren, Jared Roby, Jordan Roby, Jacob Roby, Mason Cooke, Cayden Cooke, and Norah Cooke; two sisters, Margie Trammell of Tyler and Joan Bedsole of Athens; brother, Jim Roby and wife Fay of Edom; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Irene Munster and Mildred Socia; and two brothers, Albert Howard Roby and Bennie Jack Roby.

Howe Police Sergeant Michael Hill has released the following statement regarding the death of local Howe businessman Kevin Frantz.

“We are investing the death of a 53-year-old Howe business owner.  The police were called after a family member couldn’t reach him.  The police forced entry into the business where they found the man.  Paramedics responded and found no signs compatible of life.  The Justice of the Peace was called and pronounced the man deceased.  Circumstances surrounding the man’s death are under investigation and awaiting an autopsy.”

Frantz was the owner of Frantz Repair Service at 120 N. Collins Freeway in Howe and once served as assistant fire chief for the Howe Volunteer Fire Department.  The Frantz family have been longtime business owners and supporters of Howe.