Category: Howe News Bulletin

Thursday, November 30, from 6-9 p.m., the Press Club of Dallas presents the inaugural Hugh Aynesworth Excellence in Journalism Awards in which the Howe Enterprise has been named one of the two finalists in the Weekly Newspaper category for an article published on May 2, 2016 entitled, “EF1 Tornado, EF5 Community.”  The event will be held at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas. The awards are named for veteran reporter and long-time press club member Hugh Aynesworth, a four time Pulitzer Prize finalist.

WFAA TV Channel 8 sports anchor Dale Hansen will emcee the program honoring reporters, photographers and editors from 17 Texas news organizations. Complete lists of finalists and judges are available on the Press Club of Dallas website.

A limited number of tickets are still available to the public by visiting the website. The $50 ticket price includes food and beverage.

Cary Broussard is President of the Press Club of Dallas, while board members Jo Ann Holt-Caussey and Barry Hoffman are event co-chairs. The mission of the Press Club of Dallas is to support journalism and communications in all its forms. The organization actively supports the First Amendment, the public’s right to know and the rights of both professional and citizen journalists.

Presenters for the Aynesworth Awards include Cory Smith (NBC 5), Scott Keenan (CBS 11), Lee Cullum and Sylvia Komatsu (KERA PBS), Ed Bark (Uncle Barky), Frank Librio (VisitDallas), Skip Hollandsworth (Texas Monthly), Arnold Wayne Jones (Dallas Voice), Tristan Hallman (Dallas Morning News), and the event chairs.

Early this morning, Nov. 29, at approximately 4:20 am, a Howe Police Officer stopped a gray 2004 Dodge Ram pickup for speeding heading north on US Hwy 75 near FM 902. The 32-year-old driver Hunter Nelson Porter of Richardson, gave consent for a vehicle search.   During the search of the vehicle, the officer found less than one gram of heroin, less than one gram of methamphetamine, a syringe loaded with methamphetamine, and a variety of pills that Porter did not have a prescription for.  Porter was arrested and taken to the Grayson County Jail where he was booked in for POSS CS PG1 < 1g. X 3), ( POSS PG3 <28g), (POSS CS PG4 <28g).

 

Feed My Sheep is currently in need of the following items for over 52 local backpack students weekly:

• Individual Ravioli pasta cup meals.
• Kid friendly soups.
• Ramen noodles.
• Individual macaroni and cheese cups or easy mac singles.

Items can be delivered to the local pantry at the First United Methodist Church at 810 N. Denny St., Howe, TX 75459.

Middle School Boys at Farmersville

The Howe seventh grade B team won 32-17.  The leading scorer was Trey Phillips with eight points.  Their record now is 2-1 on the season.

The eighth grade B team lost 20-7.  Leading scorer was Luke Catching with four points.  Their record is now 0-3 on the season.

The seventh grade A team won 42-11.  Leading scorer was Ryan Hough with 15 points.  Their record is now 3-0 on the season.

The eighth grade A team lost 40-33, leading scorer was Luke Lopez with 18 points.  Their record is now 2-1 on the season.

 

Journey back to biblical times and experience the outdoor audiovisual production that is sure to bring you into the Christmas spirit!

The  “Nativity Live” will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 7-9 and 14-16 at Georgetown Baptist Church located at 207 Georgetown Road in Pottsboro.

Each night there will be six opportunities for you to journey with Mary and Joseph from the “Inn” to the “manger”. You can register for your “Journey” time at www.nativitylive.com. The first “Journey” will begin at 6:00 pm and continue every 20 minutes.

“The Market”

After arriving at Georgetown you will check in with the Bethlehem census takers who will direct you to the city market area where you will have the opportunity to see life as it might have been in 1st century Bethlehem. There you will find a blacksmith, candle makers, basket weavers and much more.

“The Journey”

Your “Journey” will begin as you proceed to the Bethlehem Inn and sense the emotions of that first Christmas night when Mary and Joseph were desperate to find lodging but to no avail.  As you follow the tired couple to the manger you will encounter various players in the Christmas story, namely Herod, the shepherds and the wise men, and of course baby Jesus.  After your outdoor experience, you will be escorted, by Bethlehem guides, to the Chapel where you will enjoy a short Christmas drama.

Helpful Tips

Register online at www.nativitylive.com  for you “Journey” time, or call  903.786.2233.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your “Journey” is to begin!

Groups welcome!

Walk-ups are welcome!

Event is FREE

Seating is available on the “Journey” from the “Inn to the “manger.”

When the calendar flips to 2018 and the leaves pop back on the trees, Howe’s downtown will rock like never before as the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that ‘Texas Flood’ will be the featured entertainment of the evening from 5:30 pm to 8 pm.  The entertainment was made possible thanks to a sponsorship by Tomlin Investments.

Texas Flood is a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band that looks, sounds, and feels the part of the famous Texan guitarist.  Texas Flood has become one of the premier blues bands in all of North Texas. Evolving from the original tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Texas Flood pays tribute to the legends as well as the future of the blues through their own music and style. With an in-your-face show and raw high-energy-playing Tommy Katona takes the listener on a journey through the blues.

The chamber is hoping to still have Bent Creek play from 2 pm to 5 pm to open the festivities.  The festival starts at 2 pm and ends at 8 pm on Saturday, May 5, 2018.