Category: Howe News Bulletin

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Howe’s newest downtown business will have a soft opening tomorrow starting at noon.  Texas Home Emporium, owned by Brett Jones says that the regular hours will be Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon – 8pm.  The location is in between Howe Mercantile and Don’s Smokehouse in downtown Howe.

Kenneth Wayne Ferguson from Gunter (Farmington), Texas passed from this life into his heavenly rest on August 12, 2015 in Sherman, TX. Kenny was born on March 16, 1948 in Sherman, Texas. He attended Howe schools until graduation in 1966. He served our country in the U.S. Army early after graduation. Later, he was employed by Johnson and Johnson in Sherman for over 30 years as a mechanic.

Kenny loved spending his time with his family, grandkids mostly. He also enjoyed working outside despite a devastating spinal cord injury 6 years ago. Kenny never met a stranger, although he never did have much to say. When he spoke, you better listen.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Genece, of Gunter, mother, Irene Ferguson of Collinsville, TX, sons Brian Ferguson and wife, Jamie of Commerce, TX and Michael Ferguson of Gunter, TX. He is also survived by his daughter, Brandi Polnac and husband, Michael of Gunter, TX. Kenny loved all of his family, but grandkids truly were the lights of his life. Braden and Morgan Ferguson of Whitehouse, TX, Kevin Horn and Abby Rhodes of Commerce, TX, Bayli and Ashlyn Wood of Gunter, TX, Tyler Polnac currently serving our country in South Korea and Colby Polnac of Mesquite, TX. Also one great-granddaughter, Kenzi Wood of Gunter, TX., and very special niece and nephew Teri, and Terry Calhoun.

He was preceded in death by his father Charlie Ferguson; a sister, Joann Ferguson; a brother Sonny Ferguson.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10 am at Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne, TX. with Chris Campbell officiaitng burial will follow at the Van Alstyne Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Scoggins Funeral Home Sunday, August 16, 2015 6-8 pm.

Pallbearers will be Dean Campbell, Stan Pullum, Bruce Elvington, Braden Ferguson, Michael Polnac

On August 12^th, 2015, Delmar Price, 36, of Denison, pled guilty to a charge of  Aggravated Assault of a Deadly Weapon and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.  The sentence, handed down by 397^th District Court Judge Brian Gary, was the product of a plea agreement Price reached with the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office prior to trial.

On the evening of December 4^th, 2014, Sherman police responded to two 911 calls made by concerned Grayson County citizens. The 911 callers reported that a tan 4-door Chrysler was all over the road and had almost struck several other vehicles, including the callers. While Sherman Police were in route to intercept the suspect vehicle, witnesses observed it to rear-ended a vehicle at the intersection of Loy Lake and the Highway 75 access road, sending the vehicle and its four occupants through the intersection. One of the occupants in the vehicle sustained significant neck and back injuries.

Sherman Police arrived within a short time and identified the driver of the suspect vehicle as Price.   Price was extremely aggressive, cursing officers, refusing to follow commands, and exhibiting signs of intoxication.   Officers noted that Price had slurred speech, smelled like alcohol, and had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. Price refused to provide a sample of his blood for testing.   Officer applied for and received a search warrant for the Price’s blood.   Laboratory testing determined Price’s blood alcohol content to be .345, over four times the legal limit of .08.

“This was a dangerous situation,” said Grayson County District Attorney Joe Brown.   “This man absolutely could have killed someone that night, as drunk as he was.   The young man that was hurt in the other car was a college football player at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and his injury from this night prevented him from being able to play in a Division 2 college bowl game.”

Price will not be eligible for parole until at least half of his sentence is served.   Assistant District Attorneys Jeremy Wood and Nathan Young prosecuted the case.   Price was represented by Sherman attorney Reggie Smith.

Elementary :

Thursday, August 20

5:30-7:00 pm

During the ‘Meet the Teacher’ night, there will be an immunization clinic.  Parents are asked to bring shot records or school note and insurance card. Please call Howe Elementary for more information.  903-532-6014

August 24 – First Day of School

**All Kindergarten students will be released at 11:30 a.m. the week of August 24^th – 28^th.  Bus transportation is not available the first week for early kindergarten dismissal.

Parents are encouraged to sign their Kindergartener up for screenings.  A sign-up list will be made available at Meet the Teacher.   Check with your child’s kindergarten teacher for more information.

 

Middle School:

5th Grade Orientation- 

Thursday, August 20

7:00 pm at the HMS Cafeteria

 

6th-8th Grade Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pick Up-

Thursday, August 20

6:30-8:00 at HMS.

 

Howe High School:

Freshman Orientation

Tuesday, August 18

6:30 p.m. in the Howe High School cafeteria.

August 20 – Meet the Teacher

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Please bring your school supplies.

During the ‘Meet the Teacher’ night, there will be an immunization clinic.  Parents are asked to bring shot records or school note and insurance card. Please call Howe Elementary for more information.  903-532-6014

August 24 – First Day of School

**All Kindergarten students will be released at 11:30 a.m. the week of August 24^th – 28^th.  Bus transportation is not available the first week for early kindergarten dismissal.

Parents are encouraged to sign their Kindergartener up for screenings.  A sign-up list will be made available at Meet the Teacher.   Check with your child’s kindergarten teacher for more information.

August 7 – Howe Police Officer David Morris responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on N. Collins Freeway and Denny Street. He found a 48-year-old man behind the wheel of a pickup that ran off the roadway and hit a gravel pile. After waking the man, Officer Morris found him to be intoxicated. The suspect failed a sobriety test and was arrested for DWI.

August 7 – At approximately 8:30pm, Howe Police Officer Jordan Clark responded to a report of a reckless driver on US Hwy 75. He stopped the suspect vehicle and eventually arrested the 42-year-old driver for DWI. The suspect has 3 prior DWI arrests and is currently on parole for DWI. His 2007 Toyota pickup was seized and civil forfeiture will be sought.

 

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One of the biggest fundraising undertakings in the recent history of the city of Howe has seen the heaviest hitters among community leaders step up to the plate to accept the challenge. Leaders of the community from the newest generation and years past met on Thursday afternoon to start the undertaking of the “Save the Church” committee and the work that will go in to renovating the old church on O’Connell Street.

In attendance at the meeting were Monte Walker (facilitator), Dusty Williams, Mary Jo Wrenn, Beverly Martin, Clyde Hepner, Jean and Alton Norman, Linda Wall, Georgia Caraway, Donna and Chuck Pelkey, Dick and Daisie Smithwick, Janie and Harold Finney, Becky Hogenson and Donna Wormsbaker.  Officers elected were Jean Norman – president, Beverly Martin – vice president, Georgia Caraway – secretary, Janie Finney – treasurer.

The committee will be formulating the “Save the Church” live auction and silent auction on the evening of November 7.

Keep Howe Beautiful Executive Director Donna Wormsbaker and her KHB members will be hosting an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner for $10 in which the funds will go to beautify the landscaping around the old church building. They received a large donation of 20 briskets from Walmart and resident Brice Harvey has agreed, along with Dick Smithwick, to do the smoking and cooking.

Each committee member is responsible for gathering ten auction items from businesses or residents.

With the exterior of the church about to be completed, the funds raised will finish out the inside with a complete restoration. For those wanting to help monetarily, checks can be made to the Collins Memorial Fund. The donation is 100 percent tax deductible.