Category: Howe News Bulletin

HOWE, Texas – Jason Morrie Wimbish, 39, of Denison, was arrested in Howe Wednesday morning after an argument over a minor traffic collision on U.S. Highway 75 escalated into a confrontation involving a knife and handgun.

The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. when a Chevy Silverado and Fiat coupe collided with one another on northbound U.S. Highway 75 in Howe. The drivers exited the highway and stopped in a parking lot in the 1500 block of north Collins Freeway.

Wimbish, a passenger in the Fiat, reportedly got of the car and charged the Silverado brandishing a knife. The driver of the Silverado, a Weatherford man, claimed he was in fear for his life and pointed a legally owned and carried pistol at Wimbish who retreated back to the Fiat.

Howe police arrived and upon completion of their investigation, determined that the driver of the Silverado acted in self-defense and arrested Wimbish for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He was booked into the Grayson County Jail.

HOWE, Texas – A 20-year-old Dallas man is in the Grayson County Jail on charges of Intoxication Manslaughter after an early morning crash in Howe left a Missouri man dead.

Guillermo Munoz Garcia was driving south on U.S. Highway 75 in his black Dodge Challenger at approximately 2:30 a.m. when he struck a vehicle parked on the right shoulder of the highway. Jordan Helenkamp, 28, of St. Louis, was in the driver’s seat of his Chevy Malibu at the time of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. A dog in Helenkamp’s vehicle was hurt in the crash and taken by officers to a veterinary hospital, but died of its injuries.

A passenger in Munoz Garcia’s vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Munoz Garcia was not injured.

If convicted, Munoz Garcia faces up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Michael Shawn Fountain, 43, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, in Denison, Texas. He was born on July 7, 1978, in Sherman. Shawn, otherwise known as Moondog, was a lifelong resident of Howe, Texas. He was a Christian and attended several area churches including Community Bible Fellowship, First Baptist Church of Dorchester, and Inspiration Point Cowboy Church. He also went on trips with the XYZ group at First Baptist Church of Howe.

Since his graduation from Howe High School in 1997, Moondog remained the Bulldogs’ most loyal fan. He has assisted on the sidelines at many football games, basketball games, or any Bulldog sporting event that needed extra help. He often led the fans in cheers and livened up the crowd by twirling towels and pumping fists. He was known to show some of his dance moves (such as the sprinkler) at a Howe pep rally or football game. Many of the coaches and school staff remained dear friends to Shawn and treated him as a member of their families. Coach Rose, Coach Elvington, and Coach Jehling were among those that offered friendship and guidance to Shawn.

As one of the most notable residents of Howe, Shawn could be seen riding his orange scooter around town. He attended regular meetings at the Howe Fire Department and was proud to be treated as an honorary fireman. He enjoyed the camaraderie shared by the Howe firefighters and valued their friendship. He worked at Palio’s Pizza Café where he greeted friends with a warm welcome. He also enjoyed going to the lake and fishing with family and friends.

Shawn is survived by his loving family including his brothers: Rick Fountain and wife Melanie, Leroy Fountain and wife Becky; sisters: Teresa Mclain and husband Tony, Sherry Grady and husband Mickey; cousins: Chad Fountain, Chase Fountain, Jennifer Adams and husband Jason, Stacey Morris and husband Clay, Brent Fountain and wife Erin, Kallie Sullivan and husband Dusty, Megan-Mclain Turnbow and husband Cody, Brad Grady and wife Alex, Nathan Grady and wife Jessica; plus much extended family including aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Wanda Fountain.

The family would like to extend warm thanks to ICU staff, Kandy Harris, and other nurses at Texoma Medical Center that provided special care for Shawn. Additionally, the family is grateful to the Howe ISD administration and staff for their hospitality and kindness through the years.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 11, at 11 a.m., at Howe High School Gymnasium, with Rev. Jeremy Moore and Rev. Duane Peters officiating. Burial to follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman. Pallbearers are Bruce Elvington, Andy Griffin, Abraham Hamadeh, Scotty Harris, Tim Rose, Brian Ross, Michael Ross, and David White. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Howe Fire Department.