61.10 Howe Enterprise July 17, 2023 by The Howe Enterprise

Grayson Publishing, LLC

Volume 61, Edition 10, Monday, July 17, 2023 Timing is everything! Monday night after presiding over the Howe Athletic Booster Club meeting I was mowing our lawn and Gail Catching drove up and dropped off some homegrown cantaloupe and tomatoes. She said they were for my mother. But please don’t tell her. They were amazing (we joke). Speaking of the Catchings, I interviewed her husband David back in 2014 for a story about his life. While I’ve known him all of my life, I had never had an extended conversation. That 30minute interview with the serial entrepreneur inspired me to step out on a limb with a real estate investment soon thereafter. He probably doesn’t know this, but that meeting changed the course of my life in a positive financial direction. If you ever get a chance to sit and visit with successful people, I highly recommend it. Evidence by the story in the righthand column, it appears the grandkids are benefiting from that also.

EDITOR’S NOTE—This column is reserved as an editorial column and may not necessarily reflect the policy of this publication.

INSIDE

City Council Agenda, pg. 5 Water interruption pg. 6 Debris information, pg. 6 Sales tax, pg. 7 Hot Jobs, pg. 7 SHES School Supplies, pg. 8 HIS School Supplies, pg. 9 HISD Board Agenda, pg. 10 City info, pg. 10 Program/Pep Rally, pg. 11 Local Churches, pg. 12 History/Christian, pg. 13 Patriot Pony, pg. 14-15 Chamber Members, pg. 16 Past front pages, 17-24

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Businesses partnerwith HoweArea Chamberof Commerce forfence replacement at Memorial Park The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce and Howe Development Foundation have spearheaded an effort to replace the fence at Memorial Park on Highway 5.

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Howe Bulldogs Football Camp next week at Bulldog Stadium

Two Howe students competed at state for FFA Public Speaking

The Howe Bulldogs varsity coaching staff will be hosting incoming kindergarten through sixth graders for football camp beginning Monday, July 24 through Wednesday July 26 from 6 pm to 8 pm. The cost is $40 per child and will be held at Bulldog Stadium. For more information, contact Howe Head Coach Lance Bryan at bryan.lance@howeisd.net or 903-745-4400.

Back in 2020, a group of businesses donated funds for upgrades to the park and Israel Sanchez, who recently upgraded the porch at Summit Gardens, has agreed to do the work as well as contribute $500 worth of materials.

Memorial Park current fence. Enterprise photo.

The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce has invested $3,250 to the project as well as contributions from Atmos Energy, Baker Air Conditioning & Heating, Provider Business Partners,

Neighbors discussing plan to thwart manufactured home Camryn Craddock and Lauren Catching competat the State FFA Public Speaking Contest in development nearTate Circle edDallas. They won competitions at District and Ar-

the Howe Mercantile, and Amanda Garner, CPA. Construction began Friday and will be completed soon.

ea. Courtesy photo.

HoweAthletic Booster Club ends fiscal year with $39,197 Howe Athletic Booster Club President Monte Walker reported an ending balance to the 202223 year of $39,197.23. The club brought in $34,638 during the year and spent $32,383. Howe’s 92-page program entitled, ‘Black & White GAMEDAY’ grossed $11,525 with the production of the book donated by The Howe Enterprise. Concession sales totaled $8,753 in revenue with the Coach Simmons Powerlifting grossing $8,806. Spirit sales grossed $3,328. The largest expenses were for Hudl ($9,900), powerlifting meet ($5,752), and spirit gear ($5,250.09).

Howe’s FFA program continues to shine as two high school students just returned from a weeklong event where they competed at the 95th Annual Texas FFA State Convention. Camryn Craddock and Lauren

A flyer that circulated from residents near Tate Circle to oppose a manufactured development that includes a wastewater treatment facility in that area. Neighbors have met on multiple occasions for a plan of defense. Courtesy photo. It only takes a quick drive around town to see that developments are moving into By Ashley our very Husbands own Howe, Texas, at a rapid pace. Projected factory expansions just North of us have resulted in Howe and surrounding neighborhoods exploding onto the map. Southern Grayson County is now a sweet spot for

newcomers, and an increase in population in the coming years is expected. Some residents are concerned about how we will handle this inevitable growth. Some ask how deep the consequences of particular types of growth could impact all of our future daily lives in this community. Could the quality of the air we breathe, surface and groundwater we use, roads we drive, and the education of our (Continued on page 2)

Catching’s speeches both earned them district titles and advancement beyond the area round to the state finals. During the Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE), students write (Continued on page 4)

Booster Club purchases “Dog House” for spirit sales

“The Dog House” will be available at all home games for the 2023 football season. The Howe Athletic Booster Club purchased a trailer that will be used to sell Bulldogs spirit gear at all varsity home

games in 2023. The trailer is being enhanced by senior Colton Little and will be wrapped to show Bulldog pride.

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children depend on these choices? The residents of Tate Estates have decided to be proactive concerning what they feel is best for their community- not against change itself but against the type of growth we allow in our backyards. The homeowners of Tate Estates, the neighborhood located on Tate Circle and Shepherd Drive, received letters this past March informing them of development plans for the beautiful 185acre area of land surrounding their properties. The plans for the land include an 800-unit manufactured home addition and a wastewater treatment facility that would be necessary to support the new housing. The current 1 to 5-acre neighborhood plots with singlefamily homes do not require a wastewater treatment facility as the residents are self-reliant with individual septic systems. Paperwork received by residents in the area included three letters. The first was a notice of receipt of application and intent to obtain a water quality permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The second was a letter from Dunaway- a firm that, according to their website, “offers civil and structural engineering, planning and landscape architecture, survey and construction inspection services to public and private clients,” informing residents that the Luella Special Utility District “has received a request for water utility service to the proposed Grayson Lakes Development from Will Stolz (Grayson Lakes LLC).” The third letter included a map of the proposed development and wastewater treatment facility layout and location from L Squared Engineering. Some of the current residents of Tate Estates have several issues with the projected development. A few of these concerns include the following: Structural capabilities of the surrounding roads to handle semi-trucks and additional traffic to the area, the projected potential pollution of surrounding waterways from the wastewater treatment facility, the added need for already stretched resources to the area for Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement services with a population growth of this size, and most importantly, the impact of 800 new families coming to the area that will be located within the Howe School District.

The single-lane country roads surrounding Tate Estates are maintained by Grayson County and were designed for what they are currently used for–low traffic use by single-family home residents spread apart by a minimum of one acre lots. The additional traffic from 800 units containing residents and the semi-trucks needed to haul waste from the wastewater treatment facility daily is feared to have a destructive impact on the structural integrity of the surrounding roads used to commute to current residents’ homes. According to studies conducted by the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) and the Asphalt Institute, depending on the type of pavement roads are made of every pass of a loaded 5-axle tractor/ semi-trailer causes much more road deterioration than passenger car use. At the highest quality of asphalt, the types of roads generally seen in large cities, a single pass of a loaded 5axle semi-trailer is the equivalent of 1750-2925 passenger car passes. Considering lesser quality asphalt, the kind usually seen in smaller communities, a single pass of a loaded 5-axle semi can have as much impact on road deterioration as 10,643 passes of passenger cars. Citizens of the area have concerns for the quality of roads, the maintenance of those roads as deterioration occurs, and traffic concerns in the neighborhood if this development progresses. This is the exact reason no trucks are supposed to drive between Hughes Street and Denny Street on FM 902 in Howe. According to the letter received by residents from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the discharge of the water could also hit close to home, not just for the residents of Tate Estates but residents surrounding the area in a larger radius. The letter states, “The discharge route will be from the facility site to an unnamed tributary, thence to Choctaw Creek, thence to Red River Below Lake Texoma.” The map outlining the discharge location shows the unnamed tributary to be a local nearby creek, a creek that local residents say is a play spot for the neighborhood children. Residents feel concerned for many reasons about this proposed choice for water discharge. The concerns include the impact on local wildlife and children, potential tainting of the creek and groundwater in the area that will spread far beyond only affecting the (Continued on page 3)

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local creek, soil quality, and similar environmental repercussions resulting from the proposed water discharge area. There are also concerns about the risk of foul odors and air pollution becoming an issue in the area. Lastly, and most important to those standing up to attempt to prevent this proposed development, is the impact on the Howe Independent School District. Eight hundred mobile home units added to an area within the district could have a massive effect on the school system, which currently consists of approximately 1,300 children in total. If the new development averaged two children per unit, it would more than double the current number of children in the Howe School District. Concerns voiced by the Howe School District include the stress on the system due to not only the number of children coming in but the speed at which the children would join the school system. A development consisting of mobile home units, compared to single-family houses, takes much less time to construct and would bring an influx of families to the area quickly. The capability of the Howe School District to provide resources and teachers for possibly at least double the number of children currently in the system is feared to be a considerable issue, especially in a time of nationwide school staff shortages to provide for such an increase. This concern, among others, could impact not only

the residents of Tate Estates but affect the community of Howe. Although Tate Estates is not within the Howe city limits, its residents bleed Bulldog pride– their children and tax money contribute to our school district in Howe. A local resident of Tate Estates, Gay Brennan, summed up her feelings about the situation with the following, “the primary reason we moved out here was to live the country life away from high-density homes and lots of people in one place, for us it is about quality of life- clean, fresh air and just a slower pace of life. I think a lot of people in Howe do love that small-town feeling and life where you can get to know people.” She expressed that the people in her neighborhood are here for the long haul. Residents of Tate Estates know unavoidable growth is coming to the area but would prefer development that maintains a country atmosphere with large lots containing individual septic systems; not an area potentially negatively impacted with 800 manufactured homes and a wastewater treatment facility located within the 185 acres. We plan on reaching out to Grayson Lakes LLC, and The City of Sherman for additional perspectives and more information about this topic. For more information or involvement in this matter please reach out to Gay Brennan via email at brencopro@gmail.com.

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and deliver a six to eight-minute speech about a current agriculturerelated topic. Students research a topic of interest and then put together a creative, informative speech. The speech is then presented to a panel of judges, who score the student based on the speech’s content, composition, and delivery. We were able to visit with Catching who participated in the Junior Prepared Speaking contest. She said she began working on her speech in the first semester of last year. After carefully crafting the speech, it won her the district title. Even winning district, she said the speech wasn’t strong enough and continued to work on it. She placed second at area competition which sent her to state. The soon-to-be sophomore didn’t make the finals at state, but said it was a great experience for her. “It was still great to be in the top 20 Junior Prepared Public Speaking contest in the State of Texas,” said Catching, whose speech was on the top of animal biosecurity to help keep diseases out of animals. She says that keeping animals clean and the objects near them through sanitation initiatives. Also keeping away unwanted animals that could spread diseases is important. Craddock had two speeches with the first covering animal science. Her speech was also surrounding farm biosecurity, but specifically in the hog industry. She placed fifth overall with that speech. Her speech on soil and water stewardship placed her into the finals where she finished sixth overall. Catching has shown steers since the third grade but was pushed around

stock shows in a baby stroller. She says that being in that environment her entire life has helped her to be able to speak about those topics and answer questions. “There’s too many memories,” Catching joked. “My first year I’ll never forget the polled Hereford and his name was Patches and I never got to show him by myself because I was just a little third grader and he was too big and quite the wild one. So, we had to change plans that year and go to a little black steer. She showed a Reserve Champion Shorthorn Junior Market steer at the Fort Worth Stock Show that brought a pile of cash. She plans on continuing to show steers throughout high school and is hopeful to participate in Creed Speaking. She will be involved in Senior Public Speaking next year. The Catching family have not only had a legacy in FFA in Howe, but also with the Pride of Howe Marching Band. Catching was announced recently as this year’s assistant drum major and her older sisters Kindle and Erin Catching were the 31st and 32nd drum majors in school history. Lauren has her eye on walking in big sisters’ footsteps and becoming the 36th drum major for her senior year. “Since I watched my sister grow up into it, I want to also do it. I tried out being a freshman and got it and I’m looking forward to band camp next week,” said Catching who thinks the band can make another run at state. Catching is undecided on where she wants to attend college but is leaning towards either Texas Tech as her sisters or even Texas A&M like her father.

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City of Howe agenda Agenda and notice of the meeting of the governing board of the City of Howe Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the governing body of the City of Howe, Texas will be held on the 18th day of July 2023 at 6:00 p.m., at 100 e. O'Connell St., Howe, Texas at which time the following subjects will be discussed, to wit: Call to order Invocation Pledge to flags PUBLIC REQUESTS -At this time, comments will be taken from the audience on any subject whether that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum of three minutes. In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Council may not discuss or act on any of the items not posted on the agenda. CURRENT BUSINESS Consider/approve consent items which are marked by an *. *Minutes of June 20, 2023, Meetings *Finance statements - June 2023 1. Discuss, consider, and act upon to approve the Consent agenda. 2. Discuss, consider, and act upon the appointment of Dana Nixon, Clay Wilson, Janie Finney, and Kevin Crosson as board members for the Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation (Type-B Economic Development). 3. Discuss, consider, and act upon calling for bids for repair work on the baseball fields located in Bicentennial Park. PUBLIC HEARING-The Howe City Council will have a Public Hearing to consider Ordinance 805. ORDINANCE NO. 805 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A PROGRAM TO CHARGE MITIGATION RATES FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY SERVICES BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED/RENDERED FOR THE CITY OF HOWE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 4. Discuss, consider, and act upon Ordinance No. 805 Establishing Billing rates and a program to charge for emergency and non-emergency services. 5. Discuss, consider, and act upon Business Associate Agreement Between the City of Howe Fire Department and Emergicon, LLC. 6. Discuss, consider, and act upon Addendum C-Fire/Emergency Response Billing between the City of Howe Fire Department and Emergicon, LLC. 7. Discuss, consider, and act upon Pre-Development and Professional Services Agreement with Malachi 310 Construction. 8. Discuss, consider, and act upon setting up an Opioid Fund Account at Independent Financial. 9. Discuss, consider, and act upon Debbie Nichols request. 10. Departmental Reports: a. Administration b. Code Enforcement c. Economic Development d. Fire Department e. Municipal Court f. Police Department g. Public Works Department NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive Session: In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, the City Council will recess into Executive Session pursuant to the following sections: Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074 (1) to hear or refer a complaint or charge against officers and employees of the Howe Police Department and the City of Howe Administration. END EXECUTIVE SESSION RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 11. Discuss, consider, and act on any items listed under closed or executive session, as needed. ADJOURN

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Interruptions in water service possible for some residents today due to a leak In the morning hours of July 17th between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., residents who live in the 1000-1300 blk. of E. FM 902 could experience possible water service interruptions as Public Works crews make repairs to a leak on a water main

in the area. Crews will be monitoring pressure and disinfectant residual levels and following its TCEQ-compliant Pressure Loss Procedure Manual during repairs. If you have any questions or concerns during this time please contact City Hall at (903) 532-5571.

PublicAnnouncement Updates Regarding Storm Debris UPDATE #1: E. DAVIS DROP-OFF LOCATION Any residents who receive a water bill from the City of Howe and still have storm debris (timber only) that would like to utilize the self-serve drop-off at the E. Davis St. location, please contact City Hall to schedule access for unloading prior to arriving. UPDATE #2: STREET SIDE CHIPPING The City provided Street side brush pile chipping services from recent storms continue city-wide. Any residents who have brush piles street side that have yet to be collected, please leave those piles street side and the contractor will continue to make their rounds throughout the City during the week of July 10th – July 14th. Further updates will follow as to a closure date, also be mindful that any secondary piles that are set out street side after the contractor has already made the initial pass will be the responsibility of the property owner to remove in a

timely manner and could result in reporting to Code Enforcement. -Mickey Phillips, Public Works Director

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Howe’s sales tax receipts shows an increase of 19% over 2022 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Wednesday he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 7.5 percent more than in July 2022. These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly. In Howe, the total came to $49,524.21 which is an increase of 18.96 percent over last July’s total of $41,627.64.

sales tax revenue. That is an overall increase of 14.90 percent from this time a year ago.

Overall, Howe is at $316,641.73 for

Howe’s Type B corporation (Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation) receives $12,381.05 with a yearly total of $127,704.35.

City

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Sherman Denison aGainesville Melissa Celina Anna Van Alstyne Bonham Whitesboro Southmayd Gunter Pottsboro Howe Whitewright Leonard Collinsville Bells Tioga Tom Bean Oak Ridge Savoy Ector Dorchester

$3,412,827.95 $915,437.58 $830,902.05 $768,032.84 $684,913.46 $591,858.18 $438,074.55 $250,480.46 $175,197.34 $139,463.18 $129,165.18 $67,789.05 $49,524.21 $47,802.58 $36,824.26 $34,828.95 $31,954.96 $24,525.67 $11,634.88 $10,255.65 $6,619.88 $2,232.46 $1,048.64

Sherman Denison Gainesville Celina Melissa Anna Van Alstyne Bonham Whitesboro Gunter Southmayd Pottsboro Whitewright Howe Leonard Collinsville Bells Tioga Tom Bean Oak Ridge Savoy Ector Dorchester

$20,719,682.51 $6,352,663.71 $5,785,971.80 $4,600,761.85 $4,111,916.18 $3,831,628.71 $2,274,962.94 $1,694,449.93 $1,176,364.53 $908,608.12 $603,724.17 $569,720.71 $394,498.99 $363,843.02 $279,900.27 $240,944.53 $196,806.99 $171,391.65 $97,653.77 $80,434.02 $46,550.51 $18,380.48 $8,396.17

Job Title MACHINE OPERATOR workintexas.com Posting ID 15927066 Location Denison Posting Close Date 10/06/23 Posting Link https:// bit.ly/3NPKjcH Description A local company is looking for a MACHINE OPERATOR who will operate and set up food machine or any other equipment or machinery needed for food production on all production lines.

Job Title SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER workintexas.com Posting ID 16081932 Location Sherman Posting Close Date 09/29/23 Posting Linkhttps:// bit.ly/3NNbWmN Description A local company is looking for a SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER who will implement methods, practices and techniques to ensure the most economical movement of materials through the supply chain to achieve cost-effective logistics practices and inventory levels while meeting customer delivery requirements. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree, and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.

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Summit Hill Elementary School Supply List Pre-K 1-8 count large Crayola crayons 1-16 count regular size crayons 1-Crayola washable markers 1-4 pack play dough 1-plastic pocket folder with brads 12-Elmer glue sticks 1-box of Kleenex (GIRLS) 1-blunt tip Fiscar scissors 1-4 pack Expo markers Ziplock Baggies (BOYS) sandwich or Gallon 1-spiral notebook (wide ruled) 1-pkg of baby wipes (BOYS) 2-9x12 colored construction paper 19x12 manila paper 1-reusa ble water bottle 1-rest mat (red/blue) 1-pencil pouch 1-8 watercolor paint set 1- pack paper plates-NO styrofoam (GIRLS) Kindergarten 1-backpack-no wheels or rollers 1-12 count #2 Ticonderoga brand pencils pre-sharpened 5-pkgs 24 count Crayola brand crayons 1-pkg. baby wipes (GIRLS) 2 - boxes of Kleenex 4-large white erasers 1-pkg 12 count Crayola pencils 1-pkg. construction paper (8-1/2 x 11) (BOYS) 1-9 x 12 manila paper (GIRLS) 1-pkg. white card stock (BOYS) 1-blunt tip Fiscar scissors 1-plastic school box 1-crayola 8 count water color paint sets 12-Elmer glue sticks 1-pkg. washable Crayola markers

1-rest mat (red/blue) no oversized or cloth mats 1-4 count pkg. Expo fint tip sharpies (GIRLS) 1-pkg. Crayola brand Dry Erase markers 1-gallon ziploc bags (BOYS) 1-sandwich size ziploc bags (GIRLS) 1-4pk Play-Doh brand playdoh (BOYS) 1-Mead (blue) Primary Journal - half page ruled First Grade 1-plastic school box 1-small bottle of Elmer's glue 1-pkg baby wipes (BOYS) backpack (no wheels) 1-heavy duty red folder w/brads & pockets (plastic) 1-heavy duty black folder w/brads & pockets (plastic) 1wide ruled 1 subject spiral notebook 1-box silder quart size baggies {GIRLS) 1-pkg. colored construction paper 12x18 {BOYS) (Brand Pacon Creative- Super Heavyweight) 1-pkg. Crayola Markers 1-pkg. manilla paper 18x12 (GIRLS) 4-boxes of CRAYOLA crayons {24 count) 2 -large {HI-POLYMER) erasers 6- Elmer glue sticks 1-5" blunt tip scissors 1-dozen (Ticonderoga) #2 pencils 1-Clorox/Lysol wipes {GIRLS) 1-box slider gallon size baggies (BOYS) 2-boxes of tissue 1-pkg. white index cards {GIRLS) 1pkg. white paper sacks (BOYS)

Second Grade 2-pkg. Ticonderoga pencils 3-boxes 24 ct. Crayola brand crayons 1-pkg. colored construction paper 3Mead composition books 1-pkg. notebook paper 2-plastic folders w/brads (red & black) 1-pair of large student scissors (7") NO ADULT SIZE 12- Elmer glue sticks 1-SMALL bottles of WHITE Elmer's glue 1-Large plastic school box size 13x5

1-pkg. colorful Expo markers 2-big boxes of tissues 2-pkg. of Crayola markers 1-pkg Clorox wipes (BOYS) 1-pkg. baby wipes {GIRLS) 1-pkg paper plates {BOYS) 1-box Ziplock baggies- sandwich size (BOYS) 1-variety pack of colored printer paper (BOYS) 1 - gallon size Ziplock bags (GIRLS) 1-pkg. of black fine tip expo markers (GIRLS) 1-pkg. brown paper lunch sacks (GIRLS)

Howe’s Ulmer headed back to state Howe junior Braden Ulmer is headed back to state for the sixth time representing The Superior Track Club. He placed 2nd at the TAAF Region 7 Regional track meet at Greenville High School - T.A. Cotton Ford Stadium on Friday July 14. The State Meet will be held July 2730 at Veteran Memorial Early College High School in Brownsville, TX.

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Howe Intermediate School Supply List Third Grade Supply List Backpack (no rolling backpacks) Zippered pencil pouch 4 plastic pocket folders, with or without brads (red/green/yellow/blue) 1 headphone set (no Bluetooth; must be iPad compatible) 2 pairs of scissors 2 pkgs. of cap erasers 6 large pink erasers 2 black dry erase markers 4 pkgs. Colored pencils 4 dozen #2 pencils (sharpened, if possible) 2 boxes of 24 count crayons (no larger than 24 count) 8.5 x 11 spiral sketchbook for art (no larger, no smaller) 2 black fine line Sharpies (not extra fine line) 2 hand-held pencil sharpeners (no battery powered) 3 spiral notebooks without dividers (plain front, any color; please, no glitter or picture covers) 3 composition notebooks (plain front, any color; please, no glitter or picture covers) 2 bottles of glue 6-8 glue sticks Watercolor paint tray w/ brush Boys: 1 box of gallon size bags Boys: 1 box quart size bags Boys: 1 roll paper towels Girls: 1 pkg. 12x18 manilla paper Girls: 1 pkg. colored construction paper Girls: baby wipes 4th Grade Supply List 48 #2 Ticonderoga pencils 2 boxed colored pencils 1 pair of scissors 1 package of red pens 2 boxes of tissues 1 package of fine tip Crayola markers for art class 1 watercolor paint tray (with brush included) 1 green folder 1 red folder 2 yellow folders 1 box crayons 6 packages of large glue sticks Headphones or earbuds for iPad (no Bluetooth) 4 yellow highlighters 1 large, zippered pencil pouch 5 composition notebooks Lysol wipes- BOYS only Gallon Size Baggies- GIRLS only Notecards- Girls only Construction paper- Boys only 2 hand held pencil sharpeners 2 package fine point sharpies 1 2 pack pink erasers 1 bag of cap erasers Watercolor paper- girls Notebook paper- boys 4 Pack of stylist pens **Extra supplies are put aside for the student to use, as needed, throughout the year. **Any unused supplies will be returned home with the student at the end of the year.

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"With a united effort we can make the place in which we live clean, wholesome, attractive. We can make the crowded city dweller homesick to come back to us and real living. We can bring new life, new business, new beauty, to the little towns." Mame Roberts

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Howe ISD Board Agenda A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Howe ISD will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Howe ISD Administration Office located at 105 W. Tutt St, Howe, Texas. I. II. III. IV.

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Call to Order/Determination of Quorum Invocation/Pledge Public Forum Reports A. Administrator Reports 1. Student Handbooks B. Superintendent Report 1. Personnel Update 2. Report of Purchases Outlined in Policy CH(LOCAL) 3. Other Information THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND/OR TAKE AP PROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING: A. Consent Items 1. Minutes from Regular Meeting/Public Hearing on June 19, 2023 2. Monthly Financial Reports 3. Quarterly Investment Report 4. Updated Vendor List 5. 2023-24 TTESS Appraisal Timeline and List of Appraisers B. Resolution to Identify Hazardous Conditions and Areas for Student Transportation C. 2023-24 Professional Development Plan D. PACE Purchasing Cooperative Resolution E. Closed Session in Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074 and 551.076 1. Personnel – Superintendent Mid-Year Review 2. Safety and Security Audit Report F. Action on Items from Closed Session Adjourn

City of Howe SECONDS COUNT IN AN EMERGENCY! That's why the City of Howe has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows us to telephone all or targeted areas in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action (such as a boil-water notice, missing child or evacuation notices). The system is capable of dialing 60,000 phone numbers per hour. It then delivers a pre-recorded message describing the situations to a live person or an answering machine in the affected area possibly including instructions requiring action on the part of the recipient. Once the situation is remedied, another call will be placed to the area signaling that the issue has been addressed and that normal activities can be resumed. The following information is required to add a telephone number into the "CodeRED" database: first and last name; address (physical address, no P.O. boxes); city; state; Zip Code; and primary phone number. The system works with cellular phones but requires a valid street address. When entering information, please fill out all of the screens because the newest data entered will replace the old data. Sign up by visiting http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/oem.cred

2022-23 Local taxation State Sales Tax General Revenue Sales Tax Economic Development (Type B) Sales Tax Total

6.25 % 1.00 %

City of Howe Tax Rate Howe I.S.D Tax Rate Grayson County Tax Rate Grayson College Tax Rate Total (per $100 valuation)

$0.54 $1.27 $0.31 $0.15 $2.27

1.00 % 8.25 %

City Hall 116 E. Haning St., 903-532-5571 Mayor: Karla McDonald City Council: Michael Hill, Rodney Hough, Billie Ingram, Sarah Myrick, Joe Shephard City Administrator: Jeff Stanley City Secretary: Regina Harris Utility Billing and Municipal Court 116 E. Haning St. 903-532-5571 Utility Clerk: Beccy Roberts Court Clerk: Kristie Tatar (After hours night drop available) Public Works 317 S. Hughes St. Public Works Director: Mickey Phillips Code Enforcement 317 S. Hughes St. Code Enforcement Officer: Benjamin Fuhr Howe Fire Department 118 E. Haning 903-532-6888 (nonemergency) Fire Chief: Robert Maniet Howe Police Department 700 W. Haning St. 903-532-9971 (non-emergency) Dispatch 903813-4411 Police Chief: Carl Hudman Police Sergeant: Keith Milks Economic Development 100 E. O’Connell St. 903-532-6080 EDC Director: Monte Walker City Council meets third Tuesday at 100 E. O’Connell St. at 6 pm. Planning & Zoning Commission Meets third Monday as needed Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation Meets as needed For more information visit the city website www.cityofhowe.org

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HoweAthletic Booster Club releases cover of Black & White 2023 Gameday, seek sponsors

Howe Community Pep Rally slotted forAugust 19

The Howe Athletic Booster Club will host the annual Howe Bulldogs Community Pep Rally August 19 at Bulldog Stadium under the lights with a 7:30 pm kickoff.

country runners, football players, flag football players, mascots, and band members. The Pride of Howe will perform on the rug of the oldest active stadium in North Texas.

The tradition dates back to 2011 when current booster club president Monte Walker brought to Howe what they were doing in McKinney.

Coach Simmons will once again lead chants on the field with all the student athletes. Typically a salute to the football program’s past takes place before the introductions.

The event introduces all fall sports including kindergarten through varsity cheerleaders, volleyball players, cross

Cooper Jones (24) scores at Gunter and is congratulated by Michael Riddle (51) and Kolin Murphy (12). Photo by Michelle Carney. The Howe Athletic Booster Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year has officially begun. They are now opening up sponsorship opportunities for their annual football program. Both last year’s and the 2021 edition were 92 pages each and are filled with not only rosters and schedules, but with stories, stats, and photos of all fall sports teams. The ad rates have not changed from a year ago. Businesses that want to place an ad in the program have several options. A full-page ad comes with a ban-

ner hung at the stadium and is moved to the high school gymnasium after the season. Full-page ads with a banner are $475. Half-page ads are $200, Quarter page ads are $150 and 1/8-page ads are $75. Student ads are a very popular item; a full-page student ad is $150, a halfpage is $100, Quarter-page is $75, and 1/8 page is $60. To place an ad, send an email to programsales.habc@gmail.com

The event is free to attend and the concession stand will be open.

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Attend the Church of Your Choice

Each Sunday...

Times are subject to change. Please check with each church for any possible changes

First Baptist Church Dorchester Zach Poling, pastor 11831 FM 902, Dorchester, TX 75459 903-476-5525 Wednesday 6:00 pm - Meal (Donations for adults and kids eat free) 6:30 pm - Praise service 7:00 pm - Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm - RA's/GA's/children's group Sunday 9:00 am - Men's Prayer Time 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - A.M. Worship Service 5:00 pm - Adult Choir Practice 6:00 pm - Evening Worship Summit View Church Brett and Deb Hetrick, pastors

Community Bible Fellowship Jeremy Moore, pastor

Howe Methodist Church of Howe JB Bryant, minister

415 S Collins Fwy, Howe, TX 75459 Wednesday 6:30 pm - Food and Fellowship 7:00 pm - Community Kids (ages 3 6th grade, nursery available) 7:00 pm - Youth and Adult Bible Study Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service

810 N Denny St, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6718 Tuesday: 8:30am - 1:00pm WeeCare Daycare (Registration needed) 9:30am - Women's Bible Study 6:30pm - Boy Scouts Wednesday: 9:00am - Wednesday Workers 6:00pm - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Family Night Thursday: 8:30am - 1:00pm - WeeCare Daycare (Registration needed) Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm - Feed My Sheep (1st & 3rd Sat. of each month) Sunday: 8:30am - Coffee and Donuts 9:00am - Sunday School 10:00am - Worship Service 3:00pm Cub Scouts

First Baptist Church Howe Roger Tidwell, pastor 100 E. Davis St., Howe, TX 903-5325504 Wednesday 5:30 pm—Free Meal 6:30 pm - Team Kid 6:30 pm - Youth Ministry 6:30 pm - Adult Bible Fellowship Sunday 9:15 am - Bible Fellowship 10:30am - Worship Service 6:00 pm—Potluck Fellowship and Bible Study

910 S Denny St, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6828 Wednesday 7:00 pm - Radiate Youth 7:00 pm - Sanctuary of for prayer Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School (kids, youth, women, men) 10:30 am - Worship Service 10:30 am - Kids Church Howe Church of Christ Aaron Alsbrook, minister 1205 N Collins Fwy, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6441 Wednesday 7:00 pm - Bible Classes (all ages) Sunday 9:00 am - Bible Classes (all ages) 10:00 am - Worship Service 5:00 pm - Worship Service

2 Peter 3:7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.

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Texas History Minute At the beginning of the twentieth century, Texas was moving ahead. The spirit of reform was in the air as the people deKen Bridges manded accountability from business and government alike. Gov. Thomas M. Campbell, who served from 1907-1911 dedicated himself to progress for the people. Thomas Mitchell Campbell was born in Rusk is East Texas in 1856. His father was a farmer who had moved from Georgia. His father was a respected member of the community who served as Longview’s first mayor in 1871 and later as a justice of the peace and Gregg County sheriff. As a young man, Campbell was also friends with James Stephen Hogg, another future Texas governor. In 1873, Campbell enrolled at Trinity University with hopes of becoming a lawyer. However, he struggled with being able to afford his tuition and dropped out. He continued to study the law informally and was admitted to the state bar in 1878. That same year, he also married and started his own law office in Longview. In 1889, he became the attorney for the troubled International-Great Northern Railroad. He guided the line through bankruptcy and later moved to Palestine to serve as its general manager. He resigned from the railroad in 1897 and moved into politics. In 1906, at his old friend James S. Hogg’s urging, Campbell ran for governor, his first run for any office. After a bitter campaign, Campbell won the Democratic Primary and the election. Insurance reform became a special target for Campbell. The Robertson Act of 1907 regulated life insurance rates and mandated that out-of-state insurance companies operating in Texas had to invest a portion of their revenue in Texas itself. In 1909, he announced to the state that because of the state’s new property assessment policies, Texas enjoyed a budget surplus of nearly $900,000. The total appraised value of Texas

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properties topped $1 billion for the first time. This also allowed school funding to rise by more than half to $9.4 million and allowed schools to adopt calendars longer than a six-month school year and also increase per-student spending by a third. Campbell called two special sessions that year to force the legislature to act on reform measures. Legislators fought and argued, with several having to be escorted out of the House of Representatives. Eventually, they passed measures forcing railroads to be held liable for employee injuries on the job and strengthened state antitrust laws. The legislature also strengthened alcohol regulations and organized a standard ballot for all local option wet-dry elections. After fierce debate, the state mandated that banks had to guarantee the safety of customer deposits, either using a state protection fund or a bond system. For the first time, Texas bank customers would not necessarily lose their savings if the bank were robbed or failed. And for the first time, the legislature approved funding to bring electricity and modern plumbing into stateowned buildings. Many Texas communities already had electricity, but installation in government buildings lagged far behind. As a result of the bill, even the governor’s mansion received electricity for the first time. Several new regulatory agencies came into being under Campbell’s leadership. The Department of Insurance and Banking was created to regulate the practices of those industries in the state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics was created to gather information on employment and wages. A new Texas State Board of Health was created in 1909 as well as the Texas State Library and Historical Commission to preserve state records and artifacts for future generations. Campbell left office in 1911. He made one last attempt at elected office, losing a primary race for US Senate against incumbent Sen. Charles A. Culberson. Campbell spent his last years as a lawyer in Palestine and working behind the scenes in Democratic politics until his death in 1923.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Humans have always wanted to be happy. It’s the reason and purpose that people live. Why do we work and make money? Because according Dr. Billy Holland to our natural instincts, spending money and buying the things we desire is supposed to make us happy. Why do I use the word supposed? Well, we might imagine and hope that certain things can make us happy, but the sobering truth is they usually do not. How many times have we heard that being prosperous does not make people happy? More than we can count. The old songs “Money Can’t Buy Me Love” and “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” are among the thousands of sad confessions of how life has turned out to be disappointing. I’m not trying to be negative, but rather pointing out a critical spiritual principle that every human must learn before they can realize the true meaning of life. Some men say, “If I could have her, my life would be complete, while women dream, “If I could be with him, it would make me the happiest person in the world.” Others declare, “If I could be honest with my sexuality, or “If I had lots of money, I would be thrilled.” This might burst someone’s balloon, but our personal contentment with who we are should not be based on another mortal being, a material object, or what others think. As for fame, it’s better to have a couple of faithful friends than millions of fans you’ll never meet. It’s common to fantasize about being successful and fulfilled, but these are only temporary fixes that can end up doing more harm than good. For example, we thought the sexual revolution exploded in the sixties, and to some extent, it did. However, in today’s world, the obsession with sexual identification is off the charts. It seems the transgender movement came out of nowhere, and now we are hearing about it and seeing it everywhere. Even young children, with help from the public education system, are being taught and encouraged to change genders, and thousands are doing it. Why? Because this is supposed to make them happy. Remember, isn’t this what life is all about? Nonetheless, why do we not hear about those who ruined their

lives with sex change surgeries, and how many commit suicide? Because that would cast a negative light on this growing movement. If young people were allowed to listen to those who are de-transitioning because they realize they were deceived, it would save many confused individuals from a horrible disaster. When drug addictions and alcoholism became rampant, many throughout the centuries fell into the webs of deception by hoping that whatever numbs the stress and pain will also help eliminate the demons. It might bring temporary relief, but the problems are still there. In today’s world, this includes prescription medicines to help ease anxiety and fear, but the reality is that when the chemicals and unnatural substances wear off, the agony becomes worse than ever. If we take a closer look at the word happiness, we notice that being happy fluctuates and is based on emotional feelings or “happenings.” If life is going well, we are reasonably happy, but when things go sour, we are no longer happy. Researchers have actually studied lottery winners and discovered that wealth is not as glorious as you might think. A famous study in the 1970s revealed there is very little difference in happiness between people who had won and people who hadn’t. Why? Because all the things we mentioned that are controlled by our infatuations are completely different from a fruit of the Spirit called joy. Joy is directly connected with God Himself, which allows us to stand strong in the raging storms and embrace the comfort and contentment of His presence even in the darkest night of the soul. Nehemiah 8:10 says, “Do not grieve; the Joy of the Lord is your strength.” Spiritual Joy comprehends that no matter what happens, the bond of love between us and God can never be broken. Discouragements or circumstances cannot steal our joy. Genuine joy is experienced when we trust God and trust who we are in Him. Jesus wants you to be filled with His joy. Ask Him to cleanse you and fill you now. Dr. Holland is a licensed and ordained minister, community chaplain, freelance writer, Christian author, and founder of Walking Thru Ministries, a 501c3 charitable organization. Read more about the Christian life, his books, and his articles at: billyhollandministries.com. You can bless this outreach at PayPal.Me/psalmz103, which helps with expenses and is very much appreciated.

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The Patriot Pony Eighteen states, DC accept ballots after Election Frustrated Republicans allege coverup in White Day, with North Dakota’s deadline facing lawsuit House cocaine probe, suggest drug testing suspects Only Illinois and Utah have later deadlines for accepting ballots than North Dakota, which are both 14 days after Election Day.

"I think this is a complete failure," Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said.

“Election Day has ceased to be a day," says PILF President J. Christian Adams. "Instead, we have election month because states accept ballots that arrive days and even weeks after Election Day.

"What I asked the Secret Service was, 'Is anyone going to be drug tested? Has anyone been drug tested?' What they told me is they would not be performing drug tests on anyone–not one single person on the list of 500 potential suspects will take a drug test. So I think this is a complete failure," Greene stated.

By Natalia Mittelstadt North Dakota is facing a lawsuit over its acceptance of mail-in ballots 13 days after Election Day and is among 18 states and Washington, D.C., that accept and tabulate ballots postelection.

"Not only does this lead to distrust and chaos in the system, but it also violates federal law. PILF is fighting to end this lawlessness and restore the day in Election Day.”

The lawsuit, which was filed Wednesday against North Dakota State Election Director Erika White, alleges that the state's law to accept ballots up to 13 days after Election Day violates federal law.

Lauren Bis, PILF director of Communications and Engagement, told Just the News on Monday that the election integrity organization questioned why the election results dragged on in 2022, since it wasn’t a pandemic election like 2020.

File North-Dakota-Election-DayComplaint.pdf For absentee ballots to be accepted by mail in North Dakota, they must be postmarked the day before Election Day and received before the county’s canvassing board meets, which is the 13th day after the election. The state's law was changed in 2021 to extend a 6-day deadline for accepting ballots after the election to 13 days, according to PILF. According to federal law, the lawsuit contends, Election Day is one day.

The last U.S. House race called in 2022 that didn’t require a recount was Rep. John Duarte’s (R-Calif.) on Dec. 2, followed by Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-Colo.) recount that confirmed her win 10 days later. However, the lawsuit is not specific to last year's elections. The North Dakota Secretary of State’s Elections Unit didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday.

The filing states, “Federal law prescribes votes to be tabulated on Election Day, as every mention of the day is singular, and not plural.”

Despite improvement in technology and communication, delays continued post-pandemic, Bis said.

The Public Interest Legal Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of Burleigh County Auditor Mark Splonskowski.

PILF realized that the delays were because “states are accepting ballots after Election Day” and receiving more mail-in ballots now than they did prepandemic, she also said.

North Dakota is a red state, with Sen. John Hoeven (R) winning reelection in 2022 with 56.5% of the vote, over the Democratic nominee who received 25%, and the independent with 18.5%. In the 2020 presidential election, thenPresident Donald Trump won the state with 65.5% of the vote, compared to then-Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden’s 31.9%. Republicans also hold a supermajority in the state legislature. Additionally, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is a candidate in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. The states and the one U.S. city that accept ballots after Election Day are Alaska, California, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The states with the latest deadlines for accepting ballots after Election Day are Illinois and Utah, which are both 14 days.

“When elections drag on, voters see their candidate winning, then a week later, every day the candidate’s lead is chipped away,” Bis said. She also argued the situation “sows distrust in the process, is corrosive and divisive to the nation” when it “doesn't need to be that way.” Bis said that “a lot of states had laws for a while” with post-Election Day deadlines for mail-in ballots, but that the delays were the result of the expansion of vote-by-mail during the pandemic, and as some states have all mail-in voting. She noted that Florida requires absentee ballots to be delivered by Election Day, which is how the state went from “worst to first” in its elections. While PILF is suing North Dakota, Judicial Watch is suing the Illinois State Board of Elections for its 14 days of accepting ballots after Election Day. The lawsuit is ongoing and also makes the argument that federal law requires Election Day be a single day. (Continued on page 15)

By Charlotte Hazard House and Senate Republicans blasted the decision Thursday by the Secret Service to abruptly end a probe into the discovery of cocaine inside the Biden White House, with some saying it wasn't a full investigation and more needed to be done. "Do I believe that they weren't able to fully investigate this and probably identify the person who brought that cocaine in the White House?" Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) asked on the Thursday edition of the "Just the News, No Noise" TV show. "Not for a minute. I think they just did not do a proper investigation." Cocaine was found on the White House premises almost two weeks ago, which resulted in a probe initiated to find out whose it was. The Secret Service announced Thursday that they were unable to find fingerprints or DNA on the bag of cocaine and that the probe is set to end Friday. "I think most Americans simply can't trust the FBI or the Department of Justice anymore," Johnson said. "They've given us so many reasons not to trust them and to question their integrity. And that's where we're at right now." Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said that the fact that no one was ordered to be drug tested was a complete failure.

"Americans every single day have to undergo drug tests, simply to maybe get a job or to keep a job," she continued. "So again, it's straight hypocrisy for the government, while the American people have to go by a completely different set of rules." Greene said she believed authorities were hiding the truth. "The secret service instead of actually trying to solve the crime, is ending their investigation tomorrow, which tells us everything that we need to know," she said. "We don't call that an investigation. We call that creating a coverup. And so I think it's clear for everyone what's going on." Arizona GOP Congressman Andy Biggs said that he's not surprised by what's happening at the White House at all. "I'll be frank, I'm not not surprised," he said on the "John Solomon Reports" podcast. "But I'm just frustrated. I'm really frustrated. Because you definitely have cocaine there. There's indication that this may not have been the only time." "It was just very dismaying that this is a group of great men and women in the Secret Service, and it's very frustrating that they're basically pulling the plug on this thing," he concluded.

You want sole and solid proof that Donald John Trump is still your Commander-in-Chief? By Derek Johnson You want sole and solid proof that Donald John Trump is still your Commander-in-Chief? One, that requires knowing how Laws and Orders actually work and the language in those. Two, it requires removing your “opinions” on what or how you wish it is or was, and knowing what’s in place, where you can express your likes or dislikes to those we hire or vote in.

Just because one does not want to read does not mean it’s not happening Those asking “why would it look like this”… should be asking: “HOW in the hell did we let it get like this?” It’s written for the WHOLE world to see who’s in charge. There’s 2 Powers in the U.S.: 1. Military (came first) 2. Federal Government (Continued on page 15)

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The Patriot Pony Late ballots

Trump Commander-in-chief

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Bis said that the plaintiff is “seeking clarity about his obligations” in his capacity as the county auditor “because he has to choose to violate state or federal law” while administering elections.

There’s two VERY SPECIFIC Federal Continuity Directives issued January 17 and June 13, 2017, that outline the 3 Branches of Government under Continuity of Government now known as Continuity of Operations Plan. That means the Constitution is on pause and the Military is in control via a Military Occupancy which is outlined in the Law of War Manual, all 1236 pages. In the 50 United States Code Chapter 33, titled War Powers Resolution, this outlines how a President has power and authority of the Armed Forces and how to declare war. The very bottom of page is the last amendment to the Code. 50 USC 33: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml? path=/prelim@title50/ chapter33&edition=prelim This is the last filing in the the 50 USC 33: Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby delegate to the Secretary of Defense the authority and functions vested in the President by section 1285(a) through (e) of Public Law 116–92 [50 U.S.C. 1550(a) to (e)] on the use of military force and support of partner forces to the Congress. Keys from that: 3 USC 301 50 USC 1550(a) to (e) Section 301 of Title 3: §301. General authorization to delegate functions; publication of delegations The President of the United States is authorized to designate and empower the head of any department or agency in the executive branch, or any official thereof who is required to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to perform without approval, ratification, or other action by the President (1) any function which is vested in the President by law, or (2) any function which such officer is required or authorized by law to perform only with or subject to the approval, ratification, or other action of the President: Provided, That nothing contained herein shall relieve the President of his responsibility in office for the acts of any such head or other official designated by him to perform such functions. Such designation and authorization shall be in writing, shall be published in the Federal Register, shall be subject to such terms, conditions, and limitations as the President may deem advisable, and shall be revocable at any time by the President in whole or in part.

As the U.S. is “one of the best democratic republics in world,” Americans “can’t have our elections being a laughingstock,” Bis said. “Let’s fix the problem” and have election results by election night or next morning at the latest, she also said.

Georgia Democrat Switches to GOPAfter Leftists Lambasted Her for Not Being Radical Enough Townhall: A Georgia state lawmaker is leaving the Democratic Party to join the GOP after she reportedly angered her Democratic colleagues over a bill promoting school choice. State Rep. Mesha Mainor, who represents District 56 in the Georgia state House, made the announcement on Tuesday (Townhall). Rep. Mesha Mainor: I didn’t leave the Democrat Party. The Democrat Party left ME when it embraced left-wing radicalism, lawlessness, and put the interests of illegal aliens over the interest of Americans. I have nothing to apologize for (Twitter).

Bud Light Sales Down by 28 Percent in Last Month Fox News: A new Bud Light commercial posted to social media has received mockery and disdain from consumers, with some claiming the advertisement serves as a fitting allegory for the beer brand’s continued plummet. The new advertisement shows a woman spooning large chunks of watermelon into her mouth as a powerful storm flings plates and napkins across the screen. While other attendees duck for cover and run from the wind, the woman remains unbothered by the surrounding chaos. “It’s fine, this is fine” Bud Light captioned the video on Twitter. Some Twitter users pointed out that the advertisement mirrored what Bud Light staffers must feel like days after the brand slipped from America’s top 10 beers list (Fox News). Just the News: The Bud Light boycott has tanked sales by more than 28% over the last four weeks. The beer brand’s partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has sparked a culture war, one that can be felt in Nashville, where the company is facing backlash from both sides (Just the News).

(Added Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, §10, 65 Stat. 712 .) Now let's take a gander at 50 USC 1550(a) and (b): (a) In general

Not later than 180 days after December 20, 2019, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on actions taken pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107– 40) against those countries or organizations described in such law, as well as any actions taken to command, coordinate, participate in the movement of, or accompany the regular or irregular military forces of any foreign country or government when such forces are engaged in hostilities or in situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, during the preceding 180-day period. (b) Matters to be included The report required by subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the time period for which the report was submitted, the following: (1) A list of each country or organization with respect to which force has been used pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force, including the legal and factual basis for the determination that authority under such law applies with respect to each such country or organization. (2) An intelligence assessment of the risk to the United States posed by each such country or organization. (3) A list of each country in which operations were conducted pursuant to such law and a description of the circumstances necessitating the use of force pursuant to such law, including whether the country is designated as an area of active hostilities. (4) A general description of the status of operations conducted pursuant to such law as well as a description of the expected scope and duration of such operations. (5) A list of each partner force and country with respect to which United States Armed Forces have commanded, coordinated, participated in the movement of, or accompanied the regular or irregular forces of any foreign country or government that have engaged in hostilities or there existed an imminent threat that such forces would become engaged in hostilities, including(A) a delineation of any such instances in which such United States Armed Forces were or were not operating under the Authorization for Use of Military Force; and (B) a determination of whether the foreign forces, irregular forces, groups, or individuals against which such hostilities occurred are covered by such law. 50 USC 1550(a) to (e): https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml? req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title50section1550&num=0&edition=prelim Weird... who was the President on December 20, 2019? (Continued here…)

White House cocaine mystery remains unsolved Daily Wire: The Secret Service has concluded its investigation into the cocaine found at the White House without identifying a suspect, prompting skeptical lawmakers to cry “coverup.” No fingerprints or DNA were reportedly found on the bag of cocaine, according to the Secret Service. Surveillance footage was inconclusive, according to officials. “There was no surveillance video footage that produced investigative lead,” the Secret Service said. The news comes as the Secret Service is set to give a classified briefing to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability (Daily Wire). Daily Mail: The Secret Service confirmed Thursday that marijuana was found twice at the White House in 2022, sparking more questions about security after cocaine was discovered there earlier this month. Secret Service officials talked pot to members of Congress during a Thursday briefing on the investigation into the cocaine found in the West Wing on Sunday, July 2. The Secret Service Uniformed Division later confirmed details noting that ‘small amounts of marijuana’ were found in June and September of 2022 (Daily Mail). Tom Cotton: Under these suspicious circumstances, the simplest explanation is likely the correct one (Twitter).

Hollywood actors to join writers in ‘strike’ CNBC: Hollywood actors are officially headed to the picket line. Unable to reach a deal with producers, members of The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists will join up with more than 11,000 already striking film and television writers starting at midnight. The failed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers means film and television productions featuring actors will immediately halt, essentially shutting down Hollywood. It’ll be the first tandem strike in the industry since 1960 (CNBC). Reuters: The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the trade association that negotiates on behalf of Netflix Inc (NFLX.O), Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and other companies, said it was “deeply disappointed that SAG-AFTRA has decided to walk away from negotiations.” The group said it had offered the highest percentage increases in minimum pay levels in 35 years, “substantial increases” in pension and healthcare contribution caps, and a 76% increase in foreign residuals paid from big-budget streaming shows, among other benefits. The studios also put forward “a groundbreaking AI proposal that protects actors’ digital likenesses,” the AMPTP said. Actors are worried that their digital images will be used without their permission or proper compensation (Reuters).

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HAIR SALON Good Fellas Barber Shop 105 E. Haning St. (972) 502-0559 goodfellasbarbershoptx@gmail.com HEALTHCARE

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Loretta Anderson – Agent 1363 S Waco St Van Alstyne TX 75495 https://www.txfb -ins.com/ insurance/agent/grayson/ 23242/lorettaanderson 903-819-1041 landerson@txfb-ins.com INTERNET TekWav 223 N. Walnut St. Sherman TX 75090 http://www.tekwav.com 903-375-9787 jj@tekwav.com IT/DATA Texas Data and VoIP Security 109 W. Tilton Blue Ridge, TX 75424 https://www.tdavinc.com/ (972) 924-5010 dana@tdavinc.com

ER of Texas 115 W. Travis St Sherman, TX 75092 http://oroftexas.com/ 903-770-9099 tiffanyr@eroftexas.com

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Baker A/C & Heating, Inc. 215 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 903-532-6225 bakerac.mark@yahoo.com

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas 2206 E. Lamar St. Sherman, TX 75090 goodwillnorthtexas.org spierce@goodwillnorthtexas.org

Essential Home Performance, LLC 509 Borrow Way Van Alstyne, TX 75495 https:// www.essentialhomeperformance.com/ 14695459125 Info@essentialhomeperformance.com HOUSING Bainbrook Apartments 511 S. Collins Fwy Howe, TX 75459 (469) 712-4082 bainbrook75459.com M&M Properties 901 N. Denny St Howe TX 75459 903-815-8355 mariecurtis16@gmail.com. INSURANCE Cory Hernandez State Farm 2114 Texoma Parkway Sherman, TX 75090 http://insurancequotetexoma.com/ 9038938400 cory@insurancequotetexoma.com Ed Meacham, State Farm 1303 N Sam Rayburn Frwy, Ste. 200 Sherman TX 75090 https://www.statefarm.com/ agent/US/TX/Sherman/EdMeacham-3TGY5753JAK 903-892-3923 ed@mredinsurance.com Jesse Brown Farmers Insurance 403 W. Haning St. Howe, TX 75459 https://agents.farmers.com/tx/howe/ jessie-brown 9034824063 jbrown9@farmersagent.com Kathy McGarry, Mayo Agency 215 S Ray Roberts Pkwy, P.O. Box 519 Tioga TX 76271 940-437-2378 kathy.mayoagency@gmail.com Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Darren Foster – Agent 1363 S Waco St Van Alstyne TX 75495 https://www.txfbins.com/ insurance/agent/grayson/ 32707/darrenfoster 903-436-2470 dfoster@txfb-ins.com

The Wood Group of Fairway – Lacey Tucker https://homeloanbylacey.com/ 469-910-0375 lacey.tucker@fairwaymc.com

Bill French Properties 315 N Travis Suite B-3 Sherman TX 75090 billfrenchproperties.com 903-893-BILL (2455) bill@billfrenchproperties.com Sheryl Bentley, Coldwell Banker (903) 821-7653 yourrealtorsheryl@gmail.com Maureen Kane, REALTOR®, Paragon-REALTORS® 614 E Lamberth Rd Sherman, TX 75090 402-202-1540 maureen@paragonrealtors.com Michael Taylor – Keller Williams Realty P.O. Box 575 Howe TX 75459 mtaylor@kw.com Nicole Faye Sells Texas, LLC 215 N Quinlan St Howe, TX 75459 https://nicolefaye.fathomrealty.com/ 972-872-0529 nicolefayesellstexas@outlook.com The Llama Realty Group Dana Thornhill 204 Tate Circle Sherman, TX 75090 903-821-6890 llamarealtygroup@gmail.com RESTAURANTS El Patio Escondido Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 495 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy, P.O. Box 637 Van Alstyne TX 75495 elpatioescondido.com 903-482-5538 williampacheco519@yahoo.com

United Way of Grayson County 713 E. Brockett P.O. Box 1112 Sherman, Texas 75091 903.893.1920

Palio’s Pizza Cafe 303 W. Haning St. Howe TX 75459 https://www.palioshowe.com/ 903-532-0390 paliospizza@att.net

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ROOFING

Chase’s All Time Jumpers 2519 CR 4215 Bonham, Texas 75418 https:// www.chasesalltimejumpersllc.com/ 903-227-6488 Coltonlawrence24@yahoo.com PERSONAL SERVICES AND CARE Debby Edwards Pink Zebra 1403 S. Travis St. Sherman, TX 75090 https://pinkzebrahome.com/ debbyedwards 903-820-8914 debbyedwards2@gmail.com PHOTOGRAPHY Beyond the Barn Photography 3354 FM 902 Howe, TX 75459 469-951-4054 Sara@beyondthebarnphotography.co m PLUMBING Brother Plumber 708 Maple St. Howe, TX 75459 469-968-4487 trent@brotherplumber.com http://Brotherplumber.com/ Torque Plumbing 102 S. Collins Frwy Howe TX 75459 (972) 658-1515 torquemayes@yahoo.com PUBLIC UTILITIES Atmos Energy 5111 Blue Flame Rd. Sherman TX 75090 http://www.atmosenergy.com/ 1-888-286-6700 (Main) 1-866-322-8667 Natural Gas Emergency Jan.Rugg@atmosenergy.com

Definitive Roofing & Specialty Coatings, LLC 1094 Marlow Rd Bells, TX 75414 9038202110 roofingsc1@gmail.com HIT Exteriors, LLC Howe, TX 75459 972-977-1523 sergio@hitexteriors.com Southern Cross Remodeling & Roofing Howe, TX 75459 Roofingbysoutherncross.com 972-800-9383 roofinbysoutherncross@gmail.com STORAGE Howe Mini-Storage 609 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 903-532-7867 amanda.garner@howecpa.com TV SERVICES Cavender Home Theater DISH 6202 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 http://www.cavendertv.com/ 903-892-3499 chris@cavenderht.com TOWING Adams Automotive & Towing 85 Redden Rd Van Alstyne TX 75495 adamsautotow.com 903-482-5784

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