Category: Howe News Bulletin

The School Zone Academy opened its doors on May 18, 1985 and has remained through the ups and downs on the Howe local business economy for 30 years.  Owner Kathleen Todd says the business was started with a ‘nickel and a prayer’ but has defied all odds.  A story in Monday’s Howe Enterprise will look back at the challenges of trying to start a business in Howe as a woman in the mid-1980’s.

From the Howe Enterprise, May 23, 1985

Howe Mercantile celebrated as the newest business in Howe.  On-hand were County Commissioner Jeff Whitmire, Howe Mayor Jeff Stanley, Howe City Council Member Debbie Lowery, Howe Development Alliance Director Monte Walker and numerous board members from Keep Howe Beautiful and the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce.

Owner Georgia Caraway invited many friends from Denton, where she has been involved in so many organizations and foundations.

 

The 2015-16 Colorguard members are:

Ashlyn Ellis, Captain

Natalie Honore, Assistant Captain

Addy Pecina

Ashley Pelt

Erin Ansley

Abby Morrow

Natalie Sloan

Kaycie Taylor

At 11:30 tomorrow (Friday, May 15), the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce will cut a ribbon for someone other than themselves.  Howe Mercantile, located at 107 E. Haning Street opened their doors on Founders Day, April 25 and have been open each Thursday – Saturday since.  Owner Georgia Caraway has refurbished the building formerly known as Mrs. Stocktons and Mrs. Chisums into a classic retro classy antique and vintage clothing store.

If the weather holds, many of Caraway’s friends from Denton will be in town for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“I’m going to have 15-20 people from Denton and they’re really excited to come to Howe.” said Caraway.  “After the ribbon-cutting is over, they’re going over to eat at Abby’s and come back here where I’ll have deserts and candy and things here.”

All afternoon, Caraway will have tea, coffee and desert available.

“This has been such a delight.” said Caraway.  “This town has just embraced us. They come in the door and they say, ‘we’re so glad you’re here’ or ‘thank you for doing this for our town.’  For me, it’s like the town is doing it for me.  It’s such a wonderful place and reminds me of my hometown.”

May 13th – At approximately 9pm Howe Police Officer Robert Todd stopped a vehicle on US Hwy 75 in Howe for a defective headlamp. After getting conflicting stories about the occupants’ travel plans and noticing that the driver and passenger were nervous, Officer Todd obtained consent to search their pockets and their vehicle. Two Van Astyne PD officers arrived at the scene to assist. While searching the 28-year-old Van Alstyne man’s pockets, Officer Todd noticed a baggie of cocaine laying on the ground at the suspect’s feet. When Officer Todd attempted to handcuff him, the suspect tried to run. The officers took the suspect to the ground and eventually used pepper spray on him to get him to comply and get him handcuffed. Officer Todd found approximately one ounce of methamphetamine in one of the suspect’s shoes. The suspect and two of the officers suffered minor scrapes, contusions and abrasions. Medical personnel were called to the scene to check the suspect before he was taken to the Grayson County Jail and booked for Man/Deliver of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 > 4g, Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 < 1g, Resisting Arrest, and an FTA warrant. The 33-year-old driver was arrested for Defective Equipment.  

An accident happened this morning north of FM 902 on the service road of southbound US 75.  The cause was reported to be a possible diabetic seizure.  Power lines are down and a tree caught on fire from the power lines.  No serious injuries were reported.

Howe Dash Cam shows high water in the city