Category: Howe News Bulletin

It says $15, but it’s actually a $25 gift card. Find the egg and win the gift card. Clues are below.

Clues to find the egg: Anyone need a haircut?

The following was released from Howe ISD

Friday gift card giveaway 3 of 3

Sponsored by HIT Exteriors

We have a winner! Clue: The egg is purple, third base – it as found at North Field’s third base.

AUSTIN, Tex. (KBTX) – During a Friday press conference, Governor Greg Abbott ordered all schools to remain closed to in-person classes for the rest of the 2019-2020 year. The governor cited medical professionals who told him that it was unsafe for students to gather in large groups.

The Texas Education Agency will send guidelines for graduations at the high school level. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will send out guidance for all public colleges and universities.

Abbott also announced his plan to re-open businesses across the state in stages. In his “retail-to-go” plan, stores can reopen for business if they can limit the contact between customers. A document from the Department of State Health Services detailing the reopening of retail services is attached to this story. Additional phases of the re-opening program are expected in late April and May.

Governor Abbott said he would be establishing a “strike force” of business leaders to help oversee the reopening process. The strike force includes Lt. Gov Dan Patrick, fashion designer Kendra Scott, Houston businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, Dallas businessman and real estate developer Ross Perot Jr., Landry’s Inc. CEO and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, Houson philanthropist and Kinder Foundation CEO Nancy Kinder, and lawyer and former Houston mayor James Hofheinz.

State parks will also reopen this weekend. Gov. Abbott signed an executive order that would allow parks to admit visitors, but requires them to wear masks, stay at least six feet apart, and prohibits groups larger than five people.

The move to begin to “open the state of Texas” will require face coverings in public, restrictions on the size of gatherings and a continuation of social-distancing practices.

Beginning April 22, restrictions on surgeries will also be loosened to allow for some procedures, such as diagnostic tests for cancer.

The Texas Education Agency said the decision to keep schools shuttered through the end of the school year was “the right one for our families and communities—and the only one that makes sense for Texas at this time.”

“TEA fully supports the governor’s actions and continues to work closely with districts across the state to ensure students are getting what they need; meals, dedicated efforts to keep kids feeling safe and connected during these times, and support so students can continue to learn and grow academically,” the agency said.

“We remain firmly committed to the health and safety of our students, families and communities,” the agency said.

“Together, we will get through this. And when the time is right, we will be able to return to our daily routines on school campuses across Texas.”

Friday, egg hunt 2 of 3

We have a winner! It was found at Howe Mercantile.

Clues: Decor, antiques, column

Friday – hunt number one of the day

We have a winner! It was located at Princeton Tire

Clues to find the egg: Newer business in Howe, brakes, drums, jack, Denny Street.

Today’s sponsor is Housewarmers of Grayson County.

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Local restaurants in Howe are hanging in through the social distancing measures issued by state authorities. Now more than ever, the local businesses could use the support from their local citizens. Here is a list of the restaurants and their hours and situations:

Abby’s Restaurant – carry out only. Monday – Wednesday 11 am – 2 pm, Thursday-Friday 11 am – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday closed.

Gabriela’s Mexican Cocina – carry out and delivery available. Monday 11 am – 9 pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday – Friday 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 8 pm, Sunday closed.

Palio’s Pizza Cafe – carry out only. Monday – Friday 11 am – 8 pm, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm.

Sonic of Howe – No patio seating – otherwise same. Monday – Thursday 8 am – 9 pm. Friday and Saturday 8 am – 10 pm. Sunday 9 am – 9 pm.

Corby’s Grill (Quick Check) – carry out only. Monday – Friday 5 am – 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6 am – 6 pm.

Don’s Smokehouse – same online ordering as normal at donssmokeouse.com

Governor Abbot has recently issued proclamations that move election dates in the State of Texas due to COVID-19.

The city and school elections have been moved from May 2, 2020 to November 3, 2020 and they will be held jointly with the general election of Federal, State and County offices.  There is a status list attached.

The Democratic and Republican Primary Runoff elections will move from May 26, 2020 and will now be held statewide on July 14, 2020.  In Grayson County, there will only be a Democratic Primary Runoff on July 14.  The Republican Party did not have any races that will require a runoff in our county.

Howe ISD Board of Trustees is the only local election affected where four candidates are running for two seats. Clint Catching, board president, is the only incumbent with Jeff Dailey, Charles Haley, and Lisa Tibbets challenging.