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Volume 62, Edition 9, Legend Bank of Whitewright is sponsoring the annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 pm at Summit Gardens as part of the Chamber’s annual event. There is no charge to stop by and grab a bowl of ice cream. There’s a lot of talk about Project 2025 out there. Twitter is going wild calling it Trump’s initiative. However, Donald Trump has never endorsed, nor even supported Project 2025. Project 2025 was created by the Heritage Foundation and has zero ties to Trump. Agenda 47 is the only platform that Trump has endorsed. I recently saw a meme that said if you disagree with Scientists about Science, you’re just wrong. I’m always reminded Scientists told us that the COVID vaccines were “safe and effective.” Scientist also tell us climate change is a real thing and that the coasts should all be underwater by now. Because, you know Scientists started saying that about 50 years ago. Scientists also said that wearing masks were not useful during COVID, only to then say they were, backtracking again that they weren’t. I don’t think most Americans are just wrong. I think most Americans have questions. EDITOR’S NOTE—This column is reserved as an editorial column and may not necessarily reflect the policy of this publication.
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Community Facilities Major changes to intersection Howe Development Corporation at FM 902 bridge coming investing in Howe’s strategic plan
Looking east from FM 902. Stop signs to be erected at each corner. In a few weeks, controlled intersections will be at each end of the FM 902 bridge stretching from Ponderosa Road by Howe High School across US Highway 75. At the intersection of Ponderosa Road, Texas Highway 5, and US Highway 75, a 3-way stop will be installed. Contact was made from city leaders of Howe to TxDOT to have a study done at the intersection in which the study showed that both the east and
west sides of the bridge needed to be controlled. The city is hoping this will greatly reduce the number of accidents on the east side of the interchange of FM 902 on the east side. But in the short term, it could cause an increase in accidents on the bridge's west side due to never having been a controlled intersection. With young drivers coming out of Howe High School, the
intersection on the east side of the bridge is dangerous and a yellow flashing light has not done much to eliminate the accidents that have happened there over the years. Some citizens (Continued on page 8)
Back in 1997, Howe taxpayers approved what is now known as a Type B economic development corporation called the Howe Community Facilitates Development Corporation (HCFDC). The corporation is funded by a $0.25 sales tax on purchases made in Howe. All of the members of the current Board of Directors were established in 2023 and are now tackling projects with an eye on the future. Board president Sharla Ross and fellow board members such as Kevin Crosson, Janie Finney, Kent Lowder, and Clay Wilson work with the City Administrator who also serves as the Chief
Operating Officer of the HCFDC. On June 25, the board approved to work with Civic Connections Group on an upcoming Strategic Plan initiative which will train the board members, as well as any interested council members, planning and zoning members, mayor, and even the local super(Continued on page 4)
Another Hoops Camp in the books in Howe
Howe convicted felon arrested by Grayson County Sheriff’s Office in possession of guns and drugs Grayson County Sheriff’s Report— On Tuesday, July 2nd, the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Dallas Field Office, successfully served a search warrant at a residence in Howe. The operation led to the arrest of Chris Courson (41 years of age). Courson who was found in possession of multiple firearms, suppressors, ammunition, and meth-
amphetamine. It was also determined that he is a convicted felon. This operation highlights the dedicated efforts of our investigators and their commitment to protecting the community. The collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Dallas Field Office, was instrumental in ensuring the success of this operation.
Nearly 70 young athletes attended Hoops Camp in Howe. Courtesy photo. For well over 20 years now, the Hoops Camp has been a staple of the summer in Howe. Nearly 70 young athletes spent the week at Howe High School learning the fundamentals of basketball and competing for numerous awards.
The Most Valuable Camper went to Bella Bennet and the Top Gun The Grayson County Award went to Jackson Sheriff's Office remains Duncan. Other award (Continued on page 8) winners were Wes Brant-
ley who was given the Coaches Choice Award, Harper Ray who took home Most Improved, Chloe McGee was named Team First Award, and Josiah Tromble took the Ace Defender Award. The camp was led by former Howe Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Ashley Anderson and a number of nearby coaches. Photos on page 6.
Most Valuable Camper Bella Bennett with Ashley Anderson. Courtesy photo.
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Raymond Harold Langford, 1937-2024 Raymond was born on September 5th, 1937 in Van Alstyne to parents N.R. and Irene Langford. He met the love of his life, Vala Hopper, and was married in 1970. He accepted Jesus at the age of nine and was baptized at the Forest Avenue Baptist Church in Sherman. He moved his letter to FBC Howe in the 1970s. Raymond grew up in Sherman and graduated from Sherman High School in 1955. He attended College at Texas Tech, proudly joined the army, and was part of the Geodetic Survey Det. 32nd Engineer BN 2nd US Army Msl Cmd M. From his training in the US Army, he secured a job surveying the construction of NORAD. He passed peacefully to his heavenly home. He later worked for Langford Construction Co. and Owned and Operated Howe Concrete until retiring in 1995. He enjoyed Family, Classic Cars, Sports, and friends. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vala; son and daughter-in-law Patrick and Candy; and Two grandchildren Valerie and Nowlin. Brother-in-law and wife Robert and Essie Hopper; Richard and Donna Hopper; Sister-inlaw and husband Vickie and Kimm Castro. Numerous nieces, nephews,
Raymond Langford cousins, and friends. Graveside Service were Friday, July 5th at 10 am at Cedarlawn Memorial Park Sherman, TX. Following the graveside services the family received friends at the fellowship hall at the First Baptist Church of Howe, for lunch and visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FBC Howe or "Feed My Sheep"
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Fatality on Haning Street Tuesday
The scene early Tuesday morning on Haning Street as Howe PD and EMS work the scene. Courtesy photo. Howe Police Report—
life threatening injuries.
On Tuesday, July 2, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Howe emergency medical services (EMS), Van Alstyne Fire personnel and Howe police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 200 block of West Haning Street in downtown Howe. There, they discovered 55-year -old Dean Lynn Grauman of Trenton lying in the roadway, unresponsive. Lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful and Grauman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigation indicates that Grauman was standing in the roadway securing a load of tree branches into the bed of his truck when the vehicle driven by Landry struck Grauman’s trailer, then him and his pickup.
63-year-old Helen Ruth Landry of Howe was found behind the wheel of her overturned pickup. EMS removed Landry from her vehicle and transported her to a nearby hospital with non-
A Sherman Police Department Critical Accident Investigation Team member responded to the scene and is assisting Howe officers with the investigation. Ms. Landry has cooperated with the police and provided them with a consensual blood sample for analysis. At this point, there is nothing to indicate that alcohol or excessive speed were factors. However, the investigation is ongoing.
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intendent on economic development strategies. The study will also outline a plan for future growth which will discuss everything from water and sewer infrastructure as well as zoning initiatives. On Tuesday night, the board will hear from several companies to outline Geographic Information System mapping. This will include a GIS system presentation already in existence from the city’s engineer firm WSB. The mapping will include interactive features such as parcels, streets, zoning, city boundaries, water, and sewer line locations as well as manholes and public works information. City Administrator Monte Walker has done a deep dive into the sales tax businesses to analyze where the revenue is coming from and what types of businesses would be attractive for the
HCFDC Board President Sharla Ross and Kent Lowder were was sworn in on Feb. 23, 2024. Staff photo. citizens and for the revenue for the city and HCFDC. Due to the change of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws in August of last year, the HCFDC can utilize a “Doing Business As” name and the board will discuss that at the board meeting on Tuesday as well.
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Marsha Gail Key, 1937-2024
Marsha Gail Key passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 3, 2024. A Howe native, Marsha was born to Bob and Eva Lois Smith on March 6, 1951, in Sherman, Texas. Marsha graduated in 1968 from Howe High School and enjoyed doing clerical work at Howe State Bank and Austin College before retiring from Fisher Controls after over thirty years of service. Marsha loved having fun with her friends, playing the piano, reading, shopping, eating out, and spending time with her grandchildren, Levi and Holly Cavender, which she considered the “lights of her life.” Marsha was a wonderful mom and “maw-maw” to her kin and like a mother to many. She also leaves behind many devoted friends. Marsha was preceded in death by her parents Bob and Lois Smith, her sister Linda Smith White, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Survivors include her younger sister Ellen Pearce (Tim) of Azle, Texas, her only daughter Sandra Cavender (Matt) of Howe, TX, her grandchildren Holly and Levi Cavender of Howe, Texas, one nephew Brad Pearce (Carissa), and two great nieces Mackenzie and Robin of San Antonio, TX. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Waldo
Marsha Key Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Denison Animal Welfare Group, Wounded Warrior Project, and to Home Hospice of Grayson County. Special thanks to Donya Davis, RN and staff of Home Hospice of Grayson County, and all the amazing staff at Silver Leaf Assisted Living in Denison, TX
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Hoops Camp
Submitted— eXtraYearsofZest, First Baptist Church's Senior Citizen's Group, is looking forward to Robbie Seagroves being our program on July 11, this Thursday, at 10:30 in Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church Howe. Robbie will be giving us instructions about how to "clean" our old computer and/ or what to actually do with it physical-
Top Gun Award Winners: Austen Patterson, Bill Smith, Bella Bennett, and Jackson Duncan (overall Top Gun Award winner). Courtesy photo.
Coaches Choice Award— Wes Brantley.
Ace Defender- Josiah Trombley
Most Improved- Harper Ray
Team First- Chloe McGee
ly when we are ready to get a new one. Also, he will tell us anything he thinks we should know about scams, safety, protection, hacks, identity theft, etc. Robbie deals with computer recycling , even internationally, so since most of us are very "technology challenged" it will all be educational to us. Questions and answers will follow, if he has time, because we eat a delicious pot luck lunch at 12:00. Come join us.
Howe Hump Day was sponsored by Sheryl Yowell—Coldwell Bankers Realty
The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce held their monthly Howe Hump Day last Wednesday where members of the business community gather for a networking breakfast meeting. About 16 were on hand for the meeting held the day before Inde-
pendence Day. Sheryl Yowell of Coldwell Banker Realty was the sponsor. August 7 is available to sponsor where the business only has to provide the breakfast.
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Crazy conspiracy theories by the Howe Enterprise—Election Insurrection Originally published by the Howe Enterprise, September 7, 2020 The election of 2020 has been unlike any other. With the future of America determining the future of the world, everything is at stake. If you still think the virus was just a strange anomaly, then it is time to have water poured on your head in your final moments of hibernation. Some of you may simply need a snap of the fingers to come out of your twilight zone hypnotic trance of Operation Mockingbird. But let me first be the bearer of bad news to all. There will not be an “election night” in 2020. Due to the virus, the Democrat party has been pushing mail -in voting which will almost certainly delay the certified results for days or weeks. A delay provides a window for campaigns, the media, and others to cast doubt on the integrity of the process and for escalating tensions between competing camps. As a legal matter, a candidate unwilling to concede can contest the election into January. Some are predicting a margin of victory for President Trump like no other. But understand this, Joe Biden and his handlers will not concede if he loses. No matter what, they will attack the Electoral College and try and break it and destroy it. Their platform is in their name – democratic popular vote instead of republic representation. Also, if Biden were to win based on unusually high mail-in voting results, you can bet your bottom dollar
the Trump campaign will not concede and will contest the election through all legal means possible. We will not know a winner on Nov. 4. Just prepare yourself for it. And what happens in that case? When police departments have been defunded in Democrat-led cities, you can expect chaos like Portland and Seattle. It is not inconceivable to realize that those two cities are “test pilots” for what will happen all over America. November 4 through January 20 will be the hardest fight for American freedom since the Revolutionary War. Just as there was a coronavirus exercise done months before the actual coronavirus outbreak began, there was a Transition Integrity Project (TIP) that outlined planning “war gaming” exercises in case of an election crisis. This group was convened by Rosa Brooks, George Soros personal attorney. That should scare anyone. She is a law professor at Georgetown and former Pentagon senior official. Other members are Nils Gilman, a former vice chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley and historian at the CCPfunded Berggruen Institute, members of the Transition Integrity Project include Michael Steele, a former chair of the Republican National Committee; John Podesta, former White House Chief of Staff to former President of the United States Bill Clinton; former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson, former Demo-
cratic National Committee Acting Chair Donna Brazile, and NeverTrumper journalists William Kristol, Edward Luce, Max Boot and David Frum, as well as approximately seventy other Never-Trumper individuals. Attorney General Bill Barr said in a recent CNN interview with Wolf Blitzer that mail-in voting is open to fraud and coercion. “What we’re talking about is mailing them out to everyone on the mailing list when everyone knows those mailing lists are inaccurate,” said Barr. “People who should get them, don’t get them, which has been a major complaint in states who have tried this in municipal elections. And people who get them are not the right people. They are people who replaced the previous occupant and they can make them out and sometimes multiple ballots come to the same address with several generations of occupants. This is playing with fire. We are a very
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closely divided country and people must have confidence in the government in the legitimacy of the elections and people are trying to change the rules. It’s reckless and dangerous and people are playing with fire.” False stories are coming out every day trying to sway the election. The Atlantic published a fake story with anonymous sources claiming alleged that President Donald Trump had repeatedly mocked US soldiers killed in battle and skipped a visit to a veterans' cemetery in France out of concern that rainy conditions would mess up his carefully coiffed hair. The story has been refuted by all of those in the presence of the President. America is in an internal war. What should you do to prepare yourself for this insurrection? Vote in person. Pray. Take up arms including the Armor of God.
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have even dubbed the intersection “care flight corner” due to the number of motor vehicle accidents.
A “Stop Ahead” sign will be placed on eastbound FM 902 ahead of the newly controlled intersection on the west.
Howe man arrested (Continued from page 1)
Investigations, Dallas Field Office, for their cooperation and support in this critical operation.
steadfast in its mission to safeguard our community and ensure that those who pose a threat are brought to justice. We extend our gratitude to the Department of Homeland Security
We continue to urge the community to report any suspicious activities and remain informed about the dangers present in our society. Together, we can create a safer environment for all.
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Waterline project begins
Looking west on FM 902 just west of US Highway 75. Staff photo. In order to serve the west side of US Highway 75 with surface water from the Greater Texoma Utility Association, a project that includes boring under US 75 and placing new water lines
on the north side of FM 902 to city’s well pump. The area has been cleared of trees and prepared to lay the line. This is a project supported by Cope Equities and the City of Howe.
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Hot Jobs Job Title CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST workintexas.com Posting ID 16656288 Location Sherman Posting Close Date 08/28/24 Posting Link https:// bit.ly/3XM8bV5 Description A local company is looking for a CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST who will be responsible for securing new recurring revenue from residential prospects and securing new incremental revenue from existing customers by pro-actively communicating with the prospect or customer through in person visits. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
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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
City Hall 116 E. Haning St., 903-532-5571 Mayor: Karla McDonald City Council: Michael Hill, Sarah Myrick, Billie Ingram, Shawn Tyler, Ricky Price. City Administrator: Monte Walker City Secretary: Michelle Hewitt Utility Billing and Municipal Court 116 E. Haning St. 903-532-5571 Utility Clerk: Beccy Roberts Court Clerk:/Permit Clerk: Amy Bond (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/EMS 118 E. Haning 903-532-6888 (nonemergency) Fire Chief: Robert Maniet Howe Police Department 700 W. Haning St. 903-532-9971 (non-emergency) Dispatch 903-813-4411 Police Chief: Carl Hudman City Council meets third Tuesday at 100 E. O’Connell St. at 6 pm.
State Sales Tax General Revenue Sales Tax Economic Development (Type B) Sales Tax Total
6.25 % 1.25%
Planning & Zoning Commission Meets third Monday as needed
0.75 % 8.25 %
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
Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation 903-532-6080 Howetexas.org EDC Director: Monte Walker Meets as needed For more information visit the city website www.cityofhowe.org
Cityofhowe.org City of Howe Water, Sewer, Refuse collection rates - one bill
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Texas History Minute Persistence makes all the difference, whether in history or science. And it is that persistence that can change the world, in ways both large and subKen Bridges tle. The work of engineer Otis Boykin helped facilitate a revolution in electronics, from the pacemaker to guided missiles. Boykin was born in Dallas in August 1920. His parents had very modest means but worked very hard. His mother was a maid, and his father was a carpenter. However, his mother’s health was weak, and she died of heart failure when Boykin was just a year old. His father struggled on and eventually became a minister. Boykin proved to be a brilliant and hard-working student. He graduated at the top of his class from the segregated Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas. He won a scholarship to Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, a respected, historically AfricanAmerican university. While a student at Fisk, he worked at the university’s aeronautics lab, where researchers devised new components and designs for aircraft. He graduated in 1941. Not long after graduation, he moved to Chicago where he started working for a number of engineering firms. He began working with and developing new electrical systems. By the end of World War II, Boykin decided to move on and start his own company, Boykin -Fruth, Inc., a research and consulting firm. He also decided to expand his educational horizons and began graduate school at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1946. In spite of his passion for learning, he had to drop out the next year because of high costs. Boykin began working with and developing new types of resistors, electrical components that regulate the flow of electricity in a circuit. Resistors were a critical part of the electronics revolution that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as improvements helped make all sorts of electrical devices more durable, more efficient, and
cheaper. In 1959, Boykin received his first of 26 patents for a wire precision resistor. In 1961, he received another patent for a new, inexpensive, and more efficient resistor. Computer giant IBM quickly became interested in Boykin’s new resistors and began incorporating them into their new generation of mainframe computers and experimental computers and circuits. As a result, IBM began to make computers that were smaller and faster. His components also began being used in such products as television sets. Before long, the military became interested and started using his resistors in new guided missile systems. Perhaps his greatest impact was his work with the pacemaker. The pacemaker itself is a simple device with two components: the pulse generator, which contains a battery that sends the electrical impulses to the heart, which are regulated by Boykin’s resistors, and the electrical leads connecting to the heart. The ability to regulate the heartbeat through the resistor makes the pacemaker practical. Pacemakers today are used to treat abnormal heartbeats, heart failure, and a variety of other heart ailments. They are installed in relatively minor procedures. Pacemakers are sometimes installed temporarily for patients recovering from heart attacks. Thousands of people now have pacemakers, saving countless lives. In the mid-1960s, he left for France to continue working as a consultant. Boykin continued developing new electrical components and other devices. He also invented a chemical air filter and a theft-proof cash register. In his later years, he returned to Chicago where he continued to tinker with new devices. However, his health started to fail. In spite of his work with the pacemaker that saved countless others, Boykin’s genius could not save himself from his own heart problems. His condition was beyond the reach of medicine as it existed at that point. He died of heart failure in 1982 at the age of 62.
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Remembering the cost of our independence This week we celebrate Independence Day which is also commonly known as the Fourth of July. It’s a federal holiday commemorating Dr. Billy Holland America’s independence from the British empire which over the past 250 years has maintained a public display of pride and patriotism. This past Sunday at church we sang a heartfelt melody of patriotic songs that declared, America. America, God shed His grace on thee, Glory, Glory Hallelujah His truth is marching on, and God bless the USA! There were American flags at every entrance with beautiful decorations. Many wore red, white, and blue to show their love and allegiance to this great nation. Why is it great? It is indeed a land filled with some of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet, but it’s the hard-working, courageous, and God-fearing people who love and obey His truth that makes living here a privilege and honor. July 4th is significant because it is the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, a governing body of delegates from the thirteen original American colonies. The document officially declared the United States of America’s independence from British rule. It came nearly a month after Virginia Delegate Richard Henry Lee proposed for the colonies to seek independence. The Declaration of Independence we know and love was largely written by Thomas Jefferson, while other members of Congress suggested edits and finally approved one of the most important documents in our history. The American Revolution was a war for independence, a conflict of selfdefense fought by families and neighbors on American farms against a fierce enemy coming from an ocean away. It impacted millions from Vermont’s Green Mountains to the swamps of South Carolina, from Indian Country to the Iberian Peninsula. In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution made a huge impact on the world. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast were victorious from being controlled by a constitutional monarchy. We rightfully celebrate how they won our independence and established a republic that still endures. Am I saying this country is perfect, or
that it is not guilty of horrible sins? Of course not. There are many areas where the desire for carnal freedom was and is being accepted by a confused legal system that could care less about God’s moral standards. There are two types of freedom, a spiritual liberty to worship and obey the Almighty, and the aggressive pursuit of fleshly rights that defiantly shake their fist in His face. In recent years liberal unbelievers have tried to destroy the founding documents which were based on Biblical principles and the Christian faith and replace them with a new progressive culture of moral relativism. God will always judge sin and nations are not an exception. He has blessed His remnant because they stand boldly to speak His truth even while facing persecution. Psalm 33:1112 says, “The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Of course some rebel against being loyal to any government or nation and accuse those who do with being a nationalist. The pledge of allegiance is an example the dissidents and anarchists use to teach against obeying and trusting governments. I’m not going into a lengthy explanation of this term as there are so many thoughts about it and scholars are not even sure what it means. I believe for the patriotic Christian, honoring the flag includes understanding that God requires for a nation to follow His voice. His children do not worship people or politics but are praying and trusting that He will guide the government by His divine truth. In recent years, conservatives have been accused of being intolerant, discriminating, and prejudiced by declaring that America is the greatest country ever while looking down on everyone else. Some might feel this way, but I believe the overwhelming majority of patriots who love Christ love all people and respect their cultures, history, and traditions. There is nothing wrong with having a deep sense of appreciation for everything good in a nation as long as it does not include the attitudes of arrogance associated with supremacy or hostility against those from other cultures. The “God and Country” ideology is still very dear to most Americans and should be, as the red stripes of our flag represent valor and the precious blood of those who paid for our independence. Dr. Holland is an ordained Christian minister, chaplain, and author. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com.
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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 6:30 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
Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
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