Category: Howe News Bulletin

The City of Howe released the following statement on the city’s website (cityofhowe.org) which outlines to the citizens a temporary change in disinfectants:

Attention (All customers East of Hwy. 75 & Abbington Meadows Apartments):

The City of Howe public water system, (PWS) ID TX0910013, will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system (ONLY EAST OF HWY. 75 AND INCLUDING ABBINGTON MEADOWS RESIDENTS) from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin on March 6, 2023 and continue through April 3, 2023. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion. If any water quality issues arise at your residence, please contact City Hall at (903) 532-5571 so that a work order can be produced for Public Works to respond and properly document and address the issue.

Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Chloramine, free chlorine combined with ammonia, is widely used as a disinfectant because it persists for long periods while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants. Prolonged use of chloramine coupled with other factors that can affect water quality, such as high temperatures or stagnation of water, may result in the growth and/or persistence of organic matter within the pipes of the distribution system, which may hinder the ability to maintain an adequate disinfectant residual. A temporary conversion to free chlorine, partnered with flushing activities, helps to rid distribution pipes of this organic matter and improve the quality of your water overall.

City of Howe has chosen to implement a temporary disinfectant conversion to free chlorine based on the purchased water supplier North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) performing their routine annual chlorine conversion also known as “Chlorine Burn”.

Please share this information with all people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (i.e., people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact Director of Public Works Michael Phillips at (903) 532-5571.

Additional informational resources pertaining to this treatment process are below:

►        ntmwd.com/temporary-change-in-disinf ectant/

►        tceq. texas.gov /downloads/drinking-water /chemicals/ gi-466.pdf

Sincerely,

Michael Phillips

City of Howe, Texas

Director of Public Works

Howe ISD encourages students and their families to exercise and engage in healthy lifestyles. They are hosting the 9th Annual Bulldog Run, 5K Run , 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk and Health Fair on April 29, 2023.

1 Mile Walk/Run starts at 8:30 am. Donations over $10 receive a T-Shirt.
5K Run starts at 9 am. Entry fee $20 and receives a T-shirt.
Health Fair: 8:30 am- 10:00 am (set up at 8 am)
Race start/finish & Health Fair will be held
at Howe Middle School Gym parking lot.

Robert Leon Williams -dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend -passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 83.

Leon was born to Emma and Joe Williams on December 30, 1939 in Lamasco, Texas. He graduated from Sherman High School in 1958, where he played the trumpet in the Bearcat Band and was the first baseman on the baseball team. During high school, he met his wife to be, Linda Lair at Fairview Baptist Church, where they later married on June 7, 1958.

Leon attended Texas Tech University, where his Dad recruited him to come back to Sherman and join the family construction business, Williams and Williams, later to become Joe Williams and Sons, Inc. Many of the roadways throughout Sherman and Denison were constructed by the firm, along with performing site construction for many of the manufacturing plants, including the original Texas Instruments plant. They also constructed lakes and soil conservation dams throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Leon loved construction and amazingly worked full time for over 60 years, retiring at the age of 80.

Leon was very active in his Church, serving as an ordained Deacon in Fairview Baptist, Trinity Baptist, and First Baptist Howe. He loved teaching Junior High Boys in Bible Study, singing in the choir, and served on many committees in the Church. Leon was a faithful Christian servant leader who dedicated his life to the Church.

Leon was honored for 50 years of service as a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason this last November. Leon also served on the School Board of Howe Independent School District. He served on the Sherman Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce and various civic organizations throughout his career. Leon believed in serving and giving back!

Leon and his devoted wife, Linda were married for a wonderful 64 years-blessed with 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. Leon loved his family very much and so enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His humor and wit added so much fun to every gathering! Leon will be greatly missed!

Leon is survived by his wife, Linda Williams, son Jeff Williams and wife Karen of Arlington, daughter Daphne Williams Shadic and husband Jackie of Sherman, son Guy Williams and wife Kristy of Clover, South Carolina, son Mark Williams and wife Brittany of Denison; his sister, Leta Key and husband Charles of Azle; brother in-law, Jerome Lair and wife Jeannie of Lufkin; 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Joe Williams, his brother Tom Ray Williams and many other loving relatives.

Pall bearers will be his grandsons, Jered Cunningham, Ryan Williams, Carson Williams, Rick O’Pry, Stephen Pollitte, Brandon Taylor, Terry Syler, and Justin Berthiaume. Honorary Pall Bearers are longtime friends Jack Norman, Alton Norman and David Bedgood.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Service at First Baptist Church, 400 S. Travis Street, Sherman, Texas 75090, with visitation from 1 to 2pm and the service at 2 pm, Sunday, February 5, 2023. Burial service will follow at the Lamasco, Texas cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Sherman and Home Hospice of Grayson County.

John Kelly Richardson, 86 year old Howe resident, went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by family on January 28, 2023.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Howe.

John was born on November 18, 1936, in Van Alstyne, Texas. He was the son of Charlie and Mae Richardson.  He attended Van Alstyne schools.

At 17 years of age, he started working as a mechanic for Eb Hix.  Over the years he has worked for Albert Gentry, a moving company at Perrin Field in Denison, Montgomery Ward in Sherman, Tedford Chevrolet in Farmersville, Ownby’s Garage in Sherman, and Price Hanning’s Garage in Howe.  Eventually opening his own business, John’s Garage in Howe.  His last job before retirement was with Remcor in Howe.

John married Melba Young in June of 1957.  They had two children, Kelly and Julie.  He was widowed in 1964.  He married Georgia Peterman Adkins on February 11, 1967.  They have spent almost 56 years loving one another.  Together they raised five children: Danny Adkins, Kelly Richardson, Delanna Adkins, Julie Richardson, and Marcy Richardson.

The last several years he enjoyed working on old cars and trucks, playing his guitar, listening to and singing country music.  He loved watching his grandkids and great grandkids play sports.  If there was an occasion for dancing, you would find him on the dance floor.  He looked forward to every Saturday and the fellowship spent with Bruce, his son-in-law, and several friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mae Richardson, sister Charlene Vawter, his first wife Melba Richardson, and son Danny Adkins.

John is survived by his wife Georgia Richardson, his children Kelly Richardson (Brenda) of Virginia, Delanna Mitchell (Mike) of Van Alstyne, Julie Stevens (Bruce) of Howe, and Marcy Ross (Brian) of Howe.

Grandchildren Evan Richardson, Stacy Richardson, Logan Richardson, Tosha Searls, Brittney Mitchell, Lindsay Jones, Easton Ross, Brennan Ross, Ashlyn Grisham and thirteen great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Howe on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.