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The City of Howe contacted the Howe Police Department this morning to file a report on vandalism to a $4,000 concrete slab that was poured yesterday.  The slab is intended for the use of the recycling container located at the City Public Works Department on S. Hughes Street.

The vandalism is reported to have taken place between 3 pm and 9 pm last evening, Thursday, March 8, 2018.  The City of Howe is asking anyone that has information on this to please contact the Howe Police Department.

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The Texoma Patriots are meeting Monday at 7 pm at Buck Snort BBQ in Downtown Van Alstyne. The speaker is the founder of Free Market Warrior, Loren Spivack.

In Spivack’s talk on “Is Capitalism Pro-Life?,” he will discuss the benefits of Limited Government and Free Market Capitalism.

Spivack founded the “Free Market Warrior” in 2009 in an effort to make a positive difference in American politics and economics. He is the author of “The New Democrat,” a parody history of the Obama administration. It transforms the political personalities of our times into cartoon characters in a conservative morality play. His 2nd book “The Gorax” is a parody starring Al Gore. He also teaches study groups on classical economic theory.

The Texoma Patriots area asking you to come early and enjoy Jim Smith’s tasty barbecue buffet which will be open at 5 pm. On meeting nights he gives the Patriots a special price – it includes the buffet, a drink, and dessert. Of course, chocolate chip cookies are a “must.”

Their second meeting this month will be Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. again at Buck Snort BBQ.

They will show the film “In Search of Liberty,” a patriotic film that combines humor with history to educate viewers of all ages on the Constitution in a visual, straightforward, fun, and empowering way. Check out the trailer at https://youtu.be/qPezdZJfXVY.

A statesman from America’s past shows a modern-day family how to protect the future. It’s entertaining as well as profound. Come and learn a little more about our US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

LOCAL ELECTIONS for your town’s – mayor, city council, school board will be held May 5th. The last day to register to vote in this election is April 5th. Early voting starts April 23rd Early voting ends May 1st

Jesse Owens of Sherman, Texas passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Plano Medical Center in Plano, Texas. Jesse was born August 6, 1958, in Van Alstyne, Texas to Jesse L. Owen and Velma Marie Murphy Owen.

Jesse was a professional truck driver for many years. He enjoyed seeing all of the beauty of the U.S. and talked about it often. He loved fishing, playing pool, Foosball and spending time with family and friends. He was always willing to help others. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by brothers, Jerry Owen, Danny Owen, Rick Owens and wife Nelda, Robert Owen and wife Wanda. Sisters, Karen Spence and husband Bill, Marilyn Vest and husband Steve. Numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Proceeded in death by parents, sister: Sharon Walker, brother: David Owens, brother: Ronnie Owen and nephew Tony Owens

Services will be held at 5 pm Friday, March 9, 2018, at Scoggins Funeral Home Chapel. Rick Owens and Dave Eenigenburg will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Scoggins Funeral Home and Crematory.

Updated:  10:03 pm, March 6, 2018  FINAL

The Grayson County election resulted in an output of 15,029 voters including 12,603 Republicans and 2,426 Democrats.  Only 19.17 percent of Grayson County voters cast a ballot.  Those that did not receive over 50 percent of the vote will be declared for a run-off in May.

The early voting resulted in an output of 7,178 voters including 5,996 Republicans and 1,182 Democrats.

Results for EARLY VOTING LEADERS

Republicans

US Senator
Ted Cruz, 4,893

US Representative, District 4
John Ratcliffe, 4,803

Governor
Greg Abbott, 5,158

Lieutenant Governor
Dan Patrick, 4, 011

State Senator, District 30
Pat Fallon, 3,854

State Representative, District 62
Reggie Smith, 2,918

 

DEMOCRATS

US Senator
Beto O’Rourke, 681

US Representative, District 4
Catherine Krantz, 578

Governor
Lupe Valdez, 437

Lieutenant Governor
Mike Collier, 624

Comptroller of Public Accounts
Tim Mahoney, 531

Commissioner of General Land Office
Miguel Suazo, 644

State Senator, District 30
Kevin Lopez, 1,007

State Representative, District 62
Valerie N. Hefner, 1,023

Complete March Primay Election – Early Voting Results

Republicans and Democrats and all in between or outside will come together today to voice their opinion through the ballot.  In Howe, the voting will take place at the Howe Community Center at 700 W. Haning St. which is also a shared building with the Howe Police Department.  Polls are open today until 7 pm.

Please note that all registered voters in Grayson County can vote at any voting location throughout the county.

Republican Sample Ballot

Democratic Sample Ballot

 

 

Howe ISD will be hosting a spring vaccine clinic on March 29, 2018. The High School campus will start at 10:00am and the Elementary and Middle School campuses will start at 11:15am. All forms need to be returned to the campus nurse no later than March 9, 2018.

• Students entering kindergarten will need all of the following vaccines:
  • DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B

• Students entering 7th grade will need all of the following vaccines:
  • Tdap, Varicella, Meningitis, HPV (optional)

• For college students and students 16 years of age and up: 
  • Meningitis

 

Currently, insured students will pay no out-of-pocket expense (Please bring a copy of your insurance card)

Those with no insurance will be charged $5 per immunization.

 

All vaccines administered by:

Aurora Concepts, LLC | 233 Hurst Street, Suite B | Center, Texas 75935

Phone: 936-598-3296 Fax: 936-598-9208