61.39 Howe Enterprise February 5, 2024 by The Howe Enterprise

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Volume 61, Edition 39, Monday, February 5, 2024 The City of Howe had to issue a water conservation notice on Sunday due issues with a transducer in McKinney with the Greater Texoma Utilities Authority (GTUA) that feeds the cities of Melissa, Anna, Van Alstyne, and Howe.

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Howe seniors play final game on Ponderosa

The repair was completed at 3:30 pm and the water conservation notice was rescinded Sunday evening. The Howe Public Works Department says they had an emergency preparedness plan in place if the situation grew to be more dire. Well 2 on the east side of Howe at one point had 12 feet of water remaining in the tower. That crew is worth their The Howe High School Senior basketball players played their final game at home Friday night against Blue Ridge. Those weight in gold or water. pictured are (bottom left to right) Aubrielle West, Reese Smith, Kendall Griffin, Matalee Stewart, and Emery Snapp. Back row left to right are Jacob Campbell, Zeb Montgomery, Noah Riley, Kaleb Taylor, Cooper Jones, and Jesus Garcia. Photo by Michelle Carney. The final day to register to vote or update your voter address is today, Monday, February 5, 2024. The final day to submit a mail-in ballot is For high school football Friday, February 23. burg Wildcats for a 7lot Point (6-3A-I). The fans, Christmas morning team district instead of a Thankfully, Grayson order of games was recomes each year on Feb. 6-team district from the County has confirmed leased on Friday 1 at 9 am when the Unithat the ever-so-growing previous two years. (pictured below) and the versity Interscholastic questionable practice bye week was deterLeague releases their must be received in ofHowe’s non-district mined to be week nine. district realignments. On fice mail that day and not schedule will be against Thursday, it was anby postmarked date. A all larger schools as each For non-football sports, nounced that the Howe vote, if you still believe is opponent is in 3A, DiviHowe will be paired in Bulldogs would be in a legitimate practice, is sion I. The Dogs will District 11-3A with the District 7-3-II and their supposed to be the most open at Bowie (4-3A-II) Bells Panthers, Blue Josh Marr Scott Renfro Terry Thomas district mates would be powerful tool which is for game one with the Ridge Tigers, Gunter returning members of the most often never used by home opener coming Tigers, Leonard Tigers, The afternoon before the refreshments will be Gunter Tigers, Bells Pan- against Bonham (5-4Asociety. Pottsboro Cardinals, and “Big Game” on Sunday, served. thers, Leonard Tigers, I) the following week. S&S Rams. and Blue Ridge Tigers. Everyone has the right to February 11, 2024, the The Bulldogs will travel The Lone Oak Buffaloes to Bowie (4-3A-I) for a The event is sponsored express his or her opinion candidates for Grayson County Commissioner, were moved to District 9 week three matchup by Kermit Hill, Grayson at the polls, whether or and replaced with the County Attorney candinot that opinion turns out Precinct 1 will be on before finalizing the non stage at Summit Gardens date. For more inforS&S Rams and Callisto be right or wrong. -district season with Pifrom 2 pm—3:15 pm mation, contact Howe EDITOR’S NOTE—This column answering questions in a Precinct Chair 106 Robin is reserved as an editorial column forum to be moderated McCoy at 903-814and may not necessarily reflect by Grand Old Party 9202. the policy of this publication. (GOP) Chairman Rick Staples. The primary voting day INSIDE is Tuesday, March 5, Senior Night, pg. 2-3 SHES Top Dogs, pg. 4 After the debate, there 2024. Voting locations FBC XYZ, pg. 5 will be an informal meet include Grayson College Bulldogs Basketball pg. 6 and greet with each canSouth Campus, 1455 W. Lady Bulldogs BBall, pg. 7 VSTX Volleyball, pg. 8 didate. Van Alstyne Pkwy in Hot Jobs, City Info, pg. 9 Van Alstyne and the Sunday Water Scare, pg. 10 History/Christian, pg. 10 Doors will open at 1:45 Election Administration Local Churches, pg. 11 pm at 100 E. O’Connell office at 115 W. Houston Chamber Members, pg. 12 Street in Howe and light St. in Sherman. Past front pages, 13-20

County Commissioner Callisburg, S&S added to football candidates to answer questions district, Lone Oak moves out at Summit Gardens Feb. 11

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Senior Night

Kendall Griffin family

Reese Smith family

Emery Snapp family

Aubrielle West family

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Senior Night Jesus Garcia family

Noah Riley family

Zeb Montgomery family

Jacob Campbell family

Cooper Jones family

Kaleb Taylor family

Howe Hump Day Wednesday The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their second Howe Hump Day of the year on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 8 am—9 am at Summit Gardens in Howe located at 100 E. O’Connell Street. The Llama Realty Group— Dana Thornhill will sponsor the event and bring breakfast for the guests. Howe Hump Day is a business networking event to allow any business to market their products and services to those in attendance. Each business is allowed time to tell of their business and how they can help customers. The Howe Hump Day event began in January 2023 and has been integral in growing the membership base of the Howe Chamber which has been in continuous existence since 2015.

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Summit Hill Elementary Top Dogs

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K-Mikel Young K-Tucker Von Behren K-Wes Brantley PK-Olivia Ingram PK-China Lyons PK-Aruna Ortega

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FBC XYZ

Submitted— New month, time for new meeting of eXtra Years of Zest - XYZ -First Baptist Church's Senior Citizen group. XYZ's February meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Our program will be Lori Dunn, who is community educator at Grayson County College. She will tell us

about all the opportunities for senior citizens to participate in through Texoma Educationally Active Mature Seniors, which encourages "lifelong learning for students age 60 and older." Some of these opportunities include: field trips, dining out, book reviews, movies, culinary arts classes, crafts, theatre, music, art, writing, etc. Come learn what and how and when and where you can learn.

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Bulldogs lose heartbreaker in Gunter, slam Blue Ridge It was a week of highs and lows for the Howe Bulldogs (19-8, 7-3) coming off a devastating loss to Gunter where Howe blew a 9-point lead with 2:04 left in regulation which opened up the door for the Tigers forced overtime. The eventual 54-47 overtime loss kicked the Bulldogs from a share of the district lead. Howe then rallied to completely dominate Blue Ridge on Friday night in the final home game for the seniors. The Bulldogs finished off the districtwinless Blue Ridge Tigers 52-27. On Tuesday, Howe took an 11-point lead into the fourth period, but Howe’s 38 points was not near enough to overcome the meltdown that would take place in the that period. It didn’t start that way as Parker Dunnihoo began the fourth with a dunk to give the Dogs a 40-27 lead with 7:48 left in the game. Dunnihoo scored yet another bucket with 5:44 left to give Howe a 42-31 advantage.

11-3A Boys Basketball Standings x Gunter 8-2 Pottsboro 7-2 Howe 7-3 Leonard 5-4 Bells 5-5 Bonham 1-8 Blue Ridge 0-9 x-clinched playoffs berth points on the night. Noah Riley added 10 and also had nine rebounds. Other scorers were Anthony Lowder (9), Dunnihoo (6), Kaleb Taylor (4), and Zeb Montgomery (2). On Friday, Howe had little resistance from the Blue Ridge Tigers as Campbell heated up in the second half and helped cruise the Dogs passed the Tigers thanks in part to his 30-point performance. Campbell’s 30 points came from seven 3-pointers, three 2-point field goals, and 3-of-3 shooting from the foul line. Riley added eight points and nine re-

Parker Dunnihoo on his first of two dunks Friday night against Blue Ridge. Photo by Michelle Carney. bounds while Dunnihoo added eight points and seven rebounds. Jones scored four with seven rebounds and Montgomery added two points and an offensive rebound.

Howe will travel to Leonard on Tuesday and travel to Bonham on Friday to close out the regular season. A win Tuesday would clinch a playoff berth.

Several costly turnovers led to Tiger points and perhaps the most costly one was a 10-second backcourt violation that gave Gunter the ball trailing 42-39 with 1:32 left. But with less than a minute left, Dunnihoo connected on two foul shots to give Howe a 45-40 lead with 57.9 left. But with 42 second left, Gunter hit a 3-pointer to make it a 2point game. Moments later, Campbell made one of two free throws to give the Dogs a 46-43 lead. But Gunter hit a 3-pointer 2.1 seconds remaining to tie the game at 46-46. However, the officials only awarded 0:06 left on the clock and the game went to overtime. From that point on, Gunter took over and completed the heist, 52-47. Howe was led by Jacob Campbell’s 16

Jacob Campbell on a left-handed reverse layup at Gunter on Tuesday night. Photo by Michelle Carney.

Jacob Campbell honored Friday night for reaching the 1,500 mark in points. Photo my Michelle Carney.

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Lady Bulldogs lose to Gunter, put away Blue Ridge

Kendall Griffin drives passed Miranda Caro of Blue Ridge on Friday night. Photo by Michelle Carney. The Howe Lady Bulldogs (19-12, 56) put up a valiant effort at Gunter Tuesday night as the game was decided by one bucket, 42-40. During the evening, Howe guard Kendall Griffin surpassed the 1,000-point mark for the Lady Bulldogs as she racked up 21 points on the evening. She also added four steals to her performance. Other scorers were Presley Shockey with six points, four rebounds, and two steals. Reese Smith had four points and two steals. Tori Williams had three points and four rebounds while Emery Snapp and Addison Bond each had three points.

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On Friday, Howe closed out the home basketball schedule as the seniors exited the home court with a 47-32 win over Blue Ridge. Griffin added to her point total with 21 to go along with eight rebounds, and three steals. Aubrielle West added eight points and four rebounds. Smith scored five and added two steals and two rebounds. Snapp totaled four points, six rebounds, and two steals while Williams, Bond, and Shockey each had three points. Howe will finish out the regular season on Tuesday at Leonard needing a win to cling a playoff berth.

Emery Snapp puts up a layup at Gunter. Photo by Michelle Carney.

Kendall Griffin was honored Friday night on her milestone of reaching the 1,000 point mark. Photo by Michelle Carney.

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Howe athlete a part of a championship volleyball team

Velocity Sports Texas, based out of Blue Ridge, won the championship recently over 32 other competing teams. Brooklyn Bjorn, a Howe seventh grader setter and right side hitter, scored the game-winning kills in both the semifinal and championship games. The team has secured a bid to regionals in April of this year. Picture from left to right-- Coaches Nikki and Dean, Camdyn, Delaney, Sage, Laney, Assistant Hailey, Victoria, Emeri, Sophia, Brooklyn, Leah, Amelia, Kohen, and Coach Corey. Courtesy photo.

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Bulk Trash Pickup 2nd Friday of each month in Howe.

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

2023-24 Local taxation State Sales Tax General Revenue Sales Tax Economic Development (Type B) Sales Tax Total

6.25 % 1.25%

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

$0.53 $1.05 $0.31 $0.15 $2.04

0.75 % 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 (interim): Monte Walker City Secretary: Regina Harris Utility Billing and Municipal Court 116 E. Haning St. 903-532-5571 Utility Clerk: Beccy Roberts Court Clerk: Tammy Grisolia (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 Volunteer 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 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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is not cheering Sunday water scare Negativity for us to succeed

On Sunday, February 4, 2024, the Greater Texoma Utilities Authority (GTUA) Bloomdale Pump Station located in McKinney experienced some issues as a transducer that monitors water levels faulted. This caused critically low water capacity levels for all the alliance Cities of Melissa, Anna, Van Alstyne, and Howe. A “conserve water” notice was issued to residents of the City of Howe during this time to retain as much water for domestic use as possible while Howe Public Works Treatment Operators monitored the Public Water System levels. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the issues at the GTUA pump station were repaired. Water levels began to improve from this point requiring no further action from the Howe Public Works Department other than monitoring the system

for issues until it returned to “normal operating” conditions.

In the event circumstances didn’t improve promptly, Howe Treatment Operators were prepared to sustain water supply to its residents by opening the system into one pressure plain utilizing its larger groundwater well West of the Highway 75 corridor and performing a temporary “chlorine burn” for 30 days due to the change in treatment disinfectant used, after the 30 days, Operators would have reinstated the Public Water System back to its split pressure plain using the two separate treatment processes. The City of Howe removed the water conservation notice on Sunday evening.

Texas History Minute A young man escaping the poverty of a foreign land, dreaming of a better life, and becoming a hero for his adopted nation may seem too fantastic for a jaded age, but it is the true story Ken Bridges of Medal of Honor recipient Macario Garcia, an immigrant and World War II veteran. Like many of his generation, he fought with courage on the battlefield and at home to defend the United States and its ideals to build a better nation. He was born January 2, 1920, in Villa de Castano, a tiny village in Mexico. Garcia was one of ten children born to destitute farm workers. In 1923, to improve their fortunes, they came to the United States, like so many other immigrants from so many other lands. They settled in the Sugarland area, just outside Houston. As soon as he was old enough, Garcia joined his parents working in the fields. Like many other farm workers, he worked hard, but his education was sporadic. In 1942, Garcia enlisted in the army. America had become his home, and his home had been attacked. He was determined to serve in its defense. An infantryman, he was wounded at the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day in 1944. Awarded the Purple Heart, he soon returned to duty. He later earned the Bronze Star as well. In November 1944, as American troops were beginning to push into Nazi Germany, Garcia and his men found themselves in a desperate battle. They were pinned down by machine gun fire, and Garcia was wounded. He carefully crawled to a position near the machine gun nest, hurled a grenade, and shot three enemy troops to take out the gun. A second machine gun opened fire, and Garcia again crawled over to also take it out single-handedly. The men were saved, and the army’s position was secured. For his actions, he was given the Medal of Honor. President Harry S. Truman presented him with the medal in a White House ceremony on August 23, 1945. Shortly afterward, his native land of Mexico awarded him the Merito Militar, one of the highest awards in the Mexican Army, for his valor. Garcia was honorably discharged in 1946, leaving with the rank of staff sergeant. For many veterans returning home, it is often difficult to fathom how much they

have changed because of their experiences while so little has changed for those they left behind. Such was often the case for World War II veterans. Garcia himself would discover this much to the horrors of himself and the nation when he stepped into a restaurant in Richmond, just outside Houston, in September 1945 – not even one month after the war ended and his White House appearance. Garcia’s face had been in newspapers all over the Houston area. His story was wellknown by this point. In spite of his service, in spite of his heroism, in spite of saving the lives of his fellow soldiers on multiple occasions – putting his own life at risk to save others -- the restaurant owners refused to serve him because his skin was not the right color. Insulted, Garcia began arguing with the owner. The owner then beat him with a baseball bat. To make matters worse, police arrested Garcia and charged him in the incident. Garcia had shed blood defending his adopted country and the freedoms for which it stood. Now his blood was shed because of bigotry. Journalists across the nation condemned the treatment of the Medal of Honor recipient. Former Gov. James Allred stepped up and served as his attorney. Through his powerful defenders, Garcia was able to win delays for a trial. In 1947, prosecutors quietly dismissed the case. Afterward, he was able to get his American citizenship in 1947 and worked with civil rights groups to fight segregation and other unjust laws. He returned to school and earned his high school diploma in 1951. He eventually landed a job as a counselor with the Veterans Administration. Here, he spent the rest of his career helping his fellow veterans. He remained active in his support of civil rights. He spoke to various veterans groups, schools, and civil rights groups as the years passed. On November 21, 1963, he met President John F. Kennedy at a reception in Houston the day before his tragic death in Dallas.

I want to begin today by saying how much I appreciate you for being a faithful reader of this newspaper and this column. NewsDr. Billy Holland papers are still considered valuable to the older generations as they remember their grandparents and parents who embraced the daily news as part of their regular routines. As technology is constantly advancing, we see younger readers choosing to receive their information through various forms of modern media rather than holding the printed page. I’m personally grateful for all the great publications that agree to carry columns like “Living On Purpose” as they believe sharing positive and thought-provoking content is a blessing to their audience. Since the beginning of the year, I admit the messages have been rather sobering. Focusing on self-examination and searching deep into our soul about what we believe is usually not a top priority. We talked about the carnal desires of our flesh, compromising, justifying our rebellion, and how we have the free will ability to ignore intentional sin without the concern to repent. By the way, repentance is more than saying we’re sorry. We used the example of Achan and asked if intentional sin is hindering the churches and the demonstration of God’s glory today. We agreed that sin offends His holiness and obstructs the advancement of His kingdom. Is something making you sad or anxious today? Have you spent time with God about it? Facing hardships and trials is a part of life, but holding on to the one that does not falter and is never caught by surprise is our greatest hope for being content and enjoying the abundant life we will ever have. There is no such thing as God being confused and pacing the floor unsure of what to do? The mountain plateaus feel good and we love these seasons of victory, but when we enter into a dark valley, though it’s not pleasant, it can give us peace and security to understand that Christ is always teaching and ready to carry us through suffering in His perfect time.

In December 1972, Garcia was critically injured in a car wreck. He died on Christmas Eve at the age of 52. In the years after his passing, the Medal of Honor recipient was further honored. In 1983, Houston’s new army reserve center was named in his honor. In 1994, a middle school was named for him in Sugarland, and Houston later named an elementary school and renamed a street after him. Honor led to a life well-lived.

We decide which view of life we will embrace. If our mind is set on being negative, there is little anyone can say or do to cheer us up. However, for those who choose the higher road of embracing optimism, no dead-end or dire situation can prevent faith and hope from declaring that anything is impossible with God. To think or say there is no answer to a certain circumstance is revealing to ourselves and the world we no longer believe that God is who He says He is. Ephesians 3:20 promises, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” If the devil or anything in this life is more powerful than God, then either He is not the Almighty or our view of Him is in error. Which do you believe? God’s word reassures us in Jeremiah 32:17, “O sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth with your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too difficult for you!” We know the dark side is not trying to help us be a light for God or a spiritual overcomer, which should inspire our faith to become stronger in our quest to please Christ. We become good and faithful soldiers through extensive training and developing a passion to be a living sacrifice for His glory. We cannot succeed for the Lord if we are ready to give up every time we are challenged. Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs but also struck out 1,333 times. Cy Young is famous for winning 511 games, but did you know he lost 316 times? The point is that defeat does not mean failure and no one that is known for great accomplishments has ever avoided disappointments. It’s easy to stay enthused when times are good, but our perseverance goes on trial when we face discouragement from difficulty. Our thoughts can come from God or the devil and both have a plan. If God is saying to stand and press through the pain, then He has a vision that will eventually bring victory and joy. However, if we choose to agree with the enemy, he will forever keep us offended and tangled up in a depressing victim mentality. God can help us succeed when we have an unrelenting determination to become like Him. Dr. Holland is a Christian minister, chaplain, and author. To read more about the Christian life visit his website at billyhollandministries.com

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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 6:30 pm - Worship service Sunday 9:00 am - Men's Prayer Time 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship Service 5:00 pm - Evening Service 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

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Sheryl Bentley, Coldwell Banker (903) 821-7653 yourrealtorsheryl@gmail.com

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Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory 637 W. Van Alstyne Parkway Van Alstyne TX 75495 scogginsfuneralhome.com 903-482-5225 tommywscoggins@hotmail.com

First United Methodist Church 810 N. Denny St. Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6718 Church@fumchowe.org https://www.fumchowe.org/ Summit View Church 910 S. Denny St., P.O. Box 295 https://summitviewhowe.com/ info@summitviewhowe.com CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING SERVICVES DIFY Home Services 204 Tate Circle Sherman, TX 75090 9037440435 ernie@difyhs.com Hunter Knephsield of Texas, LLC P.O. Box 759 Van Alstyne, TX 75495 https://www.hkparkandplay.com/ 8004514138 (Main) hktexas@flash.net (Main) RockExpress, LLC 1434 Schneider Rd Howe, TX 75459 https://rock-express-llc.business.site/ 903-818-2386 rockexpressllc@gmail.com TLD Design Consulting LLC 103 E. Haning St. Howe TX 75459 http://www.tld -dc.com/ 903-436-4601 tdefrange@tldconsulting.net CONVENIENT STORES Quick Check #4 411 W. Haning Street Howe, TX 75459 903-532-5265 zackwilks82@yahoo.com

HAIR SALON Good Fellas Barber Shop 105 E. Haning St. (972) 502-0559 goodfellasbarbershoptx@gmail.com HEALTHCARE ER of Texas 115 W. Travis St Sherman, TX 75092 http://oroftexas.com/ 903-770-9099 tiffanyr@eroftexas.com HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Baker A/C & Heating, Inc. 215 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 903-532-6225 bakerac.mark@yahoo.com 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

DENTAL Anna Kids Dentistry 2016 W. White St. Anna, TX 75409 214-831-2400 Annakidsdentistry.com info@annakidsdentistry.com

Cory Hernandez State Farm 2114 Texoma Parkway Sherman, TX 75090 http://insurancequotetexoma.com/ 9038938400 cory@insurancequotetexoma.com

Howe Family Dentistry 100 S. Collins Freeway, PO Box 960 Howe TX 75459 howefamilydentistry.com 903.532.5545

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

EDUCATION Howe Community Library 315 S. Collins Freeway Howe TX 75459 www.howeisd.net/Page/83 903-745-4050 atchison.melissa@howeisd.net

Jesse Brown Farmers Insurance 403 W. Haning St. Howe, TX 75459 https://agents.farmers.com/tx/howe/ jessie-brown 9034824063 jbrown9@farmersagent.com

Howe Independent School District 105 W. Tutt St. Howe TX 75459 howeisd.net/ (903) 745-4000

Kathy McGarry, Mayo Agency 215 S Ray Roberts Pkwy, P.O. Box 519 Tioga TX 76271 940-437-2378 kathy.mayoagency@gmail.com

ELECTRIC Rapid Electric, LLC (903) 421-8100 http://www.RapidElectricCo.com/ brent@rapidelectricco.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

ENTERTAINMENT Chill Out Shaved Ice Howe, TX 75459 Chillout903@hotmail.com 903-436-0708 FINANCIAL Rethink Wealth—Kristen Harkless 559-681-7461 Kristen.Harkless@rethinkwealth.com FIREARMS Guns N More 281 Celtic Road Howe, TX 75459 GunsNMore.net (903) 267-1091 jared.c@gunsnmore.net

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

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 MORTGAGE The Wood Group of Fairway – Lacey Tucker https://homeloanbylacey.com/ 469-910-0375 lacey.tucker@fairwaymc.com NON-PROFIT Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas 2206 E. Lamar St. Sherman, TX 75090 goodwillnorthtexas.org spierce@goodwillnorthtexas.org

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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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 Grayson -Collin Electric Cooperative, Inc. P.O. Box 548 Van Alstyne TX 75495 www.grayson-collin.coop 903-482-7100 mmcginnis@gcec.net REAL ESTATE Bill French Properties 315 N Travis Suite B-3 Sherman TX 75090 billfrenchproperties.com 903-893-BILL (2455) bill@billfrenchproperties.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 SHOPPING Cora Grace Boutique 407 W. Haning St Howe, TX 75459 903-821-0456 coragraceboutique@gmail.com STORAGE Anchorz Boat & RV Storage 311 Old Highway 6 Howe, TX 75459 903-444-2500 info@anchorzboatrvstorage.com 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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