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The Howe Bulldogs opened the week with the first home game which resulted in a confidence building pitching duel with Whitesboro.  Howe senior third baseman Dylan Hughs hit a 2-run walk-off game-winning single in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Howe their first win of the season. 

Sophomore Austin Haley got the start on the mound and was about as dominating as one could get by going four solid innings, allowing two hits, no earned runs and no walks while striking out six hitters.  The Bearcats’ lone run came in the top of the third inning when a ball kicked off the glove of the Howe second baseman.  But a grounder to Hughs ended the inning to end the threat. 

Senior Brett Burnett relieved Haley in the top of the fifth inning and immediately gave up a double. However, he settled in and got a strikeout, a fly out, and a line out to end the fifth.  Things got hairy for Howe in the top of the sixth another error and a walk put two runners on with no outs.  The game turned from possible disaster when Burnett went from a 3-0 count to come back and get Whitesboro’s Griffith to strikeout looking.  A batter later, Nageatand singled past Haley at shortstop to load the bases.  This caused Howe Head Coach Ryan Moreau to go to Parker Pecina in relief who pounded the strike zone with heavy fastballs and struck out the remaining two hitters to get Howe out of the bases loaded jam.

In the top of the seventh inning, Pecina gave up a single and a walk with one out before seeing a double ripped to center.  But a laser beam throw to the plate cut down the runner at the plate for the second out. A ground out to Hughs a batter later ended the inning as Howe trailed 1-0 heading to the final frame.

At the plate, Howe struggled all night.  The Dogs had a chance to score early in the game, but pinch runner Jordan Jones was picked off at third base in the second inning.  Howe had a threat in the sixth inning by opening with a single by Pecina and a walk by Hughs, but a fly out and two strikeouts left the runners stranded. 

Whitesboro changed pitchers for the bottom of the seventh and the wildness of Smith was capitalized on by Howe.  After a pop out by Kaleb McNutt in the bottom of the seventh inning, the rally began with a walk, as most do.  Caleb Searcey’s walk was followed by back-to-back hit by pitches on Ethan and Luke Lopez, respectively.  With one out and the bases loaded, Pecina thought he had drawn a walk and started towards first base.  Searcey at third followed suit and began to trot towards home to tie the game, however, a late strike call by the home plate umpire caught Searcey in a run down between third and home which eventually led to him being tagged out 20 feet from the plate.  Pecina, a pitch later, eventually walked to again load the bases for Hughs.  On a 3-2 count with runners on the move, Hughs smashed a hard grounder through short and third which scored both Lopez brothers for the 2-1 win.  Hughs was “dog piled” at first base as Howe captured the dramatic come-from-behind win for their first entrance into the win column on the young season. 

“This feels good.  We’ve been close a couple of times so this definitely feels good,” said Howe skipper Moreau who said he feels like his Bulldogs are poised to get on a roll.

Judge Magers and I are joining Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in encouraging Grayson County residents with property damage  to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey referenced below.

This will help the state identify damages across Texas and help emergency management officials gain an understanding of damages that occurred during the recent winter weather. This data is also needed to provide information to FEMA and highlight the need for federal disaster assistance for individuals.

The voluntary survey, available in both English and Spanish, can be accessed by visiting:

 www.TDEM.texas.gov/warm

Reporting damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management is a voluntary activity, is not a substitute for reporting damage to an insurance agency, and does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.

Please forward this email notice far and wide in Grayson County or to anyone with property losses in Texas.

Thank you for all you, your organizations and families are doing to help Grayson County and each other.

Respectfully,

Sarah Somers

Director, Grayson County OEM

Office of Emergency Management

HOWE, Texas – The Howe Police Department is investigating the early Sunday morning burglary of Independent Financial Bank, 100 South Denny St.

At approximately 6:25 a.m., two men smashed the front glass door of the building and were in the building for less than two minutes. They left empty-handed and fled the scene in a white sports utility vehicle, possibly a Nissan Rogue, heading west toward U.S. Highway 75.

One of the men was a heavyset black male wearing black athletic clothing and a camouflage balaclava and face mask. The second suspect was a thin black male and wore a black hoodie and blue sweat pants. Both men were wearing gloves.

Approximately one hour before, these same men attempted to steal an ATM from the Credit Union Bank in Collinsville using a truck stolen from Tioga. The images are from the Collinsville investigation.

The Howe Police Department is working with the Collinsville Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to identify these individuals.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes is encouraged to contact Sergeant Keith Milks with the Howe Police Department at 903-532-9971.

Mr. T. C. Carroll, age 86, died peacefully at his home in Howe, Texas, with his daughter by his side, February 14, 2021.  He is survived by his sons: Tony Carroll and wife Susan, Shawn Carroll and wife Sharon, daughter: Dana Carroll Orr and husband Bob.  He is also survived by his brother, Bobby Carroll and wife Kay; sister, Pamela Stephens and husband Ron; sisters-in-law, Sarah Butterworth and husband Walt, Marguerite Downs, six grandchildren: Ashley McCloud and husband Michael, Tyler Carroll and wife Amanda, Kalen Orr and wife Michelle, Charis Orr, Sloane Carroll, Stratton Carroll, eight great grandchildren as well as many cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Gracie Nelda, his mother and father, Edith Tully Carroll and Joseph Garlon Carroll and sister Nora Pearl Proctor. 

Mr. Carroll was born October 26, 1934, outside the community of Sulphur Springs, Texas.  He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1952, and moved to Dallas where he worked for Safeway before going to work for Texas Instruments in 1955, first in Dallas and then in Sherman.  He retired from Texas Instruments in 1991.

Mr. Carroll met Gracie Nelda Ellis in Dallas and they were married in Hope, Arkansas, February 26, 1956.  Mr. Carroll was a dedicated husband and father.  He remained true to Nelda until her death March 26, 2018.  He devoted his life to the Lord by preaching and teaching his children about Jesus.  He served as pastor at Dewey Avenue/Merriman Hills Baptist church from 1978-1981 and 1983-1996.  All who knew him were distinctly aware of his devotion to the Lord and his family.  All will remember him as a Godly man. 

The family will greet friends at Dannell Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 24th.   A Celebration of Life will be conducted at First Baptist Church in Howe, Texas February 25 at 10:00 am.  Rick Rothwell will be in charge of the service.  Pallbearers are Tyler Carroll, Kalen Orr, Stratton Carroll, Michael McCloud, David Carroll and Weldon Day.

The family would like to thank the Home Hospice of Grayson County, nurse Mike and aide Sharon and Meals on Wheels of Texoma for their dedicated service and making Mr. Carroll as comfortable as possible during his last few days on this earth.   Thanks to Dannel funeral home for a meaningful ceremony and celebration to honor our loved one.   You may sign the online guest book at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com

Donations in Mr. Carroll’s honor to these organizations are welcome:

Van Alstyne-Meals on Wheels of Texoma  (https://www.mowot.org/van-alstyne-0)

PO Box 1561

148 S. Main Dr.

Van Alsytne, Texas 75495

Home Hospice of Grayson County (https://www.homehospice.org/)
505 W. Center Street
Sherman, TX 75090

On 7 February 2021, Coach Eddie Brister passed away at the age of 70.

Eddie Brister was born in Bonham, Texas on July 6th, 1950. Eddie attended and graduated from Leonard High School in 1968, where he was a multi-sport standout athlete. Eddie received a football scholarship to Austin College, where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education in 1972. He would go on to earn a Masters Degree in Physical Education from East Texas State University in 1975.

Eddie met the love of his life, Roberta, at Leonard High School in 1966 and married her in 1972. Over their 48-year marriage Eddie and Roberta would touch the lives of countless people, leaving lasting impressions that will carry on for generations. Eddie enjoyed all aspects of outdoor life—fishing, hunting, hiking, running, and fellowship with friends around bonfires. It is literally impossible to find someone that Eddie could not strike up a conversation and friendship with. He was a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, the Texas High School Coaches Association, and the Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation.

Eddie touched many lives throughout his coaching career, spanning six different high schools and three colleges throughout Texas. Eddie coached at Howe High School, Allen High School, Lewisville High School, and became the head coach and athletic director of Electra High School in 1981. From 1982-1983, he served as the offensive coordinator at Sherman High School before moving to Fort Bend Willowridge High School where he would eventually become head coach and campus coordinator. During this time, he was named a Houston Top Three Coach by Metroplex Magazine, was a finalist for Houston Touchdown Coach of the Year and named District Coach of the Year. Eddie would go on to coach in the college ranks as the offensive coordinator of Stephen F. Austin State University, a defensive coordinator at Austin College, and as a head coach of Texas A&M University-Commerce. After retiring from football, Eddie and Roberta bought Beavers Bend Fly Shop, and have lived in Broken Bow, OK since 2012.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gabe Eddie Brister, Vera Brister Atnip, and stepfather Charles Atnip and his mother and father in laws Modell Dunham and Jack Grogan. He is survived by his wife Roberta; his son Paul and daughter in law Krisha; son Aaron and his wife Kelley; his sister Nancy Zachary and her husband Ron; sister-in-law Lavonna Beene and her husband Jim; sister-in-law Jackie Evans; uncle Jackie Vaughn and wife Nita; several loved nephews nieces and cousins; and longtime family friend (considered a son) Zach Martin and his wife Ashley. Eddie’s charisma, passion, and light will carry on through his beloved grandkids, Jett, Kyla, Andrew, Kate, and Owen.

In lieu of flowers, Eddie requests donations be made to:
Patriot Anglers
509 Briaroaks Dr
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
www.patriot-anglers.com