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In 2015, The Howe Enterprise will display some old newspaper ads from previous editions throughout the years of The Howe Enterprise and The Howe Messenger.  Here are just a few that you might see in upcoming editions:

I told you not to click.  But since you did, you can see that advertising works.  Tell your friends.  You can be on howeenterprise.com or in the weekly publication for as little as $75 per month.  Have a great day!

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The Keep Howe Beautiful Christmas parade called, “It’s a Wonderful Town” will take place next Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5pm.  Lineup will start at 4 pm at Charles R. Thompson Gymnasium parking lot at Howe Middle School.  The downtown Christmas tree lighting will take place after the parade.  Live music will also be downtown next Saturday.

Register for a free float and show off your business or group by clicking this document (2014 KHB.Parade) and sending emailing, mailing or faxing it in to Keep Howe Beautiful.

Howe ISD is currently accepting applications for substitute positions for the 2014-15 school year.  To be eligible for substitute placement, applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

All applicants who meet the above criteria are required to attend a mandatory training on Thursday, January 8th at 9:00 am in the Howe Elementary School before being placed on the district’s substitute list.  All applicants must provide the following:

• Two forms of identification (i.e. Driver’s license, social security card)
• Completed substitute packet (packets given at training)

You may contact Pauli Stephens at 903-532-3204 for additional information.  Application forms will be provided at training.

The Howe Police Department purchased two new 2014 Dodge Chargers.  The total package for the two vehicles including customization totaled to $84,950.  Sergeant Michael Hill and Officer David Morris.  Full story on Monday.

Howe ISD has released a mobile app for iPhone / iPad and Android phones / devices.  If you have one of these devices and would like to download the app you can go to the district website for the links for use the links below:

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.relianceco.cma.howeisd&hl=en

iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/howe-independent-school-district/id942707290?ls=1&mt=8

Launch Page: http://launch.customschoolapp.net/howeisd/

These links work best when accessed from your phone or device.  You may also find these links on the district website’s announcement page at www.howeisd.net

Features of the App:

• Notifications – via Schoolmessenger
• District Calendar
• Lunch Menus
• Parent Portals
• Directory Information
• Athletics & Activities (with links to Facebook pages & calendars)
• Quick Tip (an anonymous way to send information by students, parents, or community members to district administration or counselors).
• Much More!

Howe ISD says that the information is much easier to read than just pulling up the traditional website up on your phone.  This is just another way Howe ISD says they are working to stay connected their students, parents, and community.

The Green Acre Garden Center donated a beautiful tree to the Keep Howe Beautiful organization for the first “Downtown Christmas Tree” for the community to decorate and enjoy.  Citizens are welcomed to decorate the tree with biodegradable ornaments.  Lights will be strung on the tree and will be lit following the Christmas parade on Dec. 13 at 5 pm.

Who will be the first to decorate?