Category: Howe News Bulletin

Howe Bulldogs 27th Head Football Coach/AD Bill Jehling has resigned from Howe ISD effective immediately. Full story in Monday’s publication.

Between the Howe Area Chamber, Howe Community Library, and Howe Volunteer Fire Department, there will be a number of opportunities to meet Santa Claus and even Mrs. Claus. The first opportunity to see the jolly ol’ elf will be at the Howe Community Library on Dec. 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 for “Story Time With Santa.” There will be cookies, punch, and a story read by Santa. It’s free and open to all ages.

The following weekend on Saturday morning Dec. 11 at 8 am, Santa will be at Summit Gardens for “Breakfast with Santa” hosted by the Howe Volunteer Fire Department. The event is by donation only and includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon. Santa will be on-hand to take the kids requests for Christmas.

Later that afternoon is the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade entitled, ‘A Christmas Train.’ At 4:30 pm, the route will include Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus who will make their way from the Howe Middle School to Denny Street to the First Baptist Church along the backside of the Fire Station and through Downtown before heading back to the middle school via King Street.

When Santa and Mrs. Claus are done waving to the crowd, they will arrive at Summit Gardens to visit with kids for another chance to get their wish list in.

Santa’s final appearance in Howe that weekend will be on Sunday, Dec. 12 at First United Methodist Church of Howe from 4 pm – 6 pm.

After Santa has left town, the chamber will help the fire department by hosting a BBQ Dinner Fundraiser at Summit Gardens on Dec. 17 beginning at 5:30 pm. The chamber wants to thank Walmart for their donations of briskets.

DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today announced plans to begin construction next year on its new 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fabrication plants (or “fabs”) in Sherman, Texas. The North Texas site has the potential for up to four fabs to meet demand over time, as semiconductor growth in electronics, particularly in industrial and automotive markets, is expected to continue well into the future. Construction of the first and second fabs is set to begin in 2022.

“TI’s future analog and embedded processing 300-mm fabs at the Sherman site are part of our long-term capacity planning to continue to strengthen our manufacturing and technology competitive advantage and support our customers’ demand in the coming decades,” said Rich Templeton, TI’s chairman, president and CEO. “Our commitment to North Texas spans more than 90 years, and this decision is a testament to our strong partnership and investment in the Sherman community.”

Production from the first new fab is expected as early as 2025. With the option to include up to four fabs, total investment potential at the site could reach approximately $30 billion and support 3,000 direct jobs over time.

The new fabs will complement TI’s existing 300-mm fabs which include DMOS6 (Dallas, Texas), RFAB1 and the soon-to-be-completed RFAB2 (both in Richardson, Texas), which is expected to start production in the second half of 2022. Additionally, LFAB (Lehi, Utah), which TI recently acquired, is expected to begin production in early 2023. 

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. Our passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors is alive today, as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable – making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering Progress. It’s what we do and have been doing for decades. Learn more at TI.com.

William Ray Stambaugh, better known by family and friends as Bill Stambaugh, was born on February 5, 1940 to Orval Ray Stambaugh and Anna Bell (Miller) Stambaugh.  The family resided in the town of Celina, Texas, until they moved to Howe, Texas. 

Pre-deceasing Bill, were his Father, Mother, brothers Sam and James Morgan, eldest daughter Virginia Raylyne Stambaugh, and grandchildren Joshua Hawkins, Bradley Mayo, Jacob Hawkins, and Micah Hawkins. 

Surviving family members include his wife, Barbara Virginia (Foster) Stambaugh; brothers Pat and Joe Lee Stambaugh; sister Reba and husband Larry Ulmer; daughters Tina Cox and husband Robert, and Shellie Waller; grandchildren Lucas Hawkins and wife Melissa, Joshua Stambaugh, Sarah Underwood and Rodney, Ariana Burger Renfro and Eric , and Bradley Skaggs.

Surviving Great grandchildren include Briana, Brandon, and Victoria Stapleton, Lysell Hawkins, Callie Fikes, Brentley Martin, Lane Underwood, Rylan Burger and Hadley Renfro. 

While students at Howe High School, Bill met and dated his future bride, Barbara Foster.  Their marriage followed on October 7, 1956, and lasted for 65 years until God called Bill home on the morning of October 22, 2021.  God blessed their union with a legacy that continues in the lives of the children who Bill helped to nurture.

Bill was a 50 Year member of the Masonic Lodge.  He began his membership with the Howe Masonic Lodge where he was a past Master.  When the Howe Lodge closed, he moved his membership to the Mantua Masonic Lodge in Van Alstyne, Texas. 

Those that have known Bill throughout his life in Howe, remember him best for his tenure as a supervisor at Johnson and Johnson, where he eventually retired prior to the plant closing.  Many past J&J alumni have made it a point to tell family members how Bill was the best supervisor they ever had.  He made many friends throughout his lifetime and made it a point to be there for those who needed help.  He was also a tough negotiator, but a fair man, who honored whatever commitments he made to others, and expected the same in return.

After retirement, he spent his mornings, and some afternoons, at the Howe Exxon, drinking coffee, socializing with his friends, and meeting new people.  When in town, his brother Joe Lee Stambaugh would join him.

William Ray Stambaugh will be missed by many.  Rest in Peace and God bless your soul.  But do not fret for the family you have left behind to go to your reward.  They are strong, resilient, and dependable …. a product of your support, patience, and guidance.  You will be missed, and never forgotten.

Family night will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM at Waldo Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 26^th at 2:00PM at the Hall Cemetery in Howe.

You may sign the online register book at waldofuneralhome.com