Valor and Professional Response to Crisis Situation in Sulphur Springs Remembered at the Death of Texas Ranger Danny Rhea
[Editor’s note: As News Director at the time of the action of Texas Ranger Danny Rhea and having know him on a professional level, Rhea was a man of honor who epitomized the legend of the Texas Rangers.
Danny Rhea, retired Texas Ranger, died January 20, 2018 in San Angelo, Texas after a lengthy illness. Ranger Rhea was assigned to the Sulphur Springs area where his valorous and professional response in a crisis situation earned him the Texas Ranger Medal of Valor in June 1998.
His commendation tells the story: “Awarded in recognition of his valorous and professional response exhibited during a crisis situation where he faced a deranged individual holding what was believed to be an explosive device in a Texas Department of Public Safety building.
On January 6, 1998, Ranger Sergeant Danny V. Rhea assisted Trooper Cody Sanders and Trooper George K. Harris in dealing with a man who was carrying what was identified as a bomb at the Sulphur Springs Texas Department of Public Safety office. The man told Trooper Harris to evacuate the building because he was going to blow himself up. The building was evacuated and the officers negotiated with the man for almost an hour believing he was holding an explosive device and intended to detonate the device. The man eventually displayed a handgun and pointed it at Trooper Harris. Ranger Sergeant Rhea then fired one shot, fatally wounding the man.
Ranger Sergeant Rhea’s courage, decisive action, and dedication to duty in this tense and volatile situation bring great credit to him, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the profession of law enforcement.”
Rhea served as a Ranger from 1988 to 2003. He had joined the Department of Public Safety in 1976.
Dinner Bell Menu For January 24, 2018
Dinner Bell Menu for
January 24, 2018
Honoring Grocery Supply Company
this week’s Community Partner.
Chicken Spaghetti
Roasted Winter Vegetables and Lettuce Salad
Garlic French Bread
A Lemon Cake to Die For
Pears with Cinnamon Cream (Sugar Free Dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Strong Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect Until 7:15 p.m. Sunday Night
Significant weather advisory for Hopkins, Delta, Rains and segments of Hunt and Van Zandt. Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible. A strong thunderstorm is moving northeast at 45 mph. The advisory is in effect until 7:15 p.m.
Tornado Watch for Hopkins County Until 11pm Sunday
| rt: |  TORNADO WATCH 1 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CST FOR THE FOLLOWING TEXAS COUNTIES: ANDERSON BOWIE CAMP CASS CHEROKEE DELTA FANNIN FRANKLIN FREESTONE GREGG HARRISON HENDERSON HOPKINS HUNT KAUFMAN LAMAR MARION MORRIS NAVARRO PANOLA RAINS RED RIVER RUSK SMITH TITUS UPSHUR VAN ZANDT WOOD |
PJC-Sulphur Springs: Math Problem, No Problem
MATH REVIEW PJC-Sulphur Springs Center students Mac Smithson and Misty Partin, right, discuss a math problem with Instructor Cynthia Steward during a morning class at the campus. To learn more about degree and technology training opportunities at the campus, call 903-885-1232 or go by the campus located at Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs.
Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions Defeat Roxton
Both the Saltillo Lions and the Saltillo Lady Lions got wins against Roxton Friday night.
The Lions defeated Roxton, 66-43. The Lions got off to a good start and led 21-10 after the first quarter. Roxton outscored Saltillo in the second quarter 14-11 but the Lions still led 32-24 at the half. The Lions had a good second half and they led 47-33 after three quarters and 66-43 at the end. Walker McGill led the Lions with 26 points. Trevor Moore had 17 points. Chris Boekhorst scored 10 points. Matthew Gurley added 9 points. Branson McGill had 4 points. The Lions helped themselves at the free throw line as they made 9 of 13 free tosses. The Lions are now 2-1 in district play and 16-14 for the season. They will play Sulphur Bluff in a homecoming game on Friday.
The Saltillo Lady Lions overwhelmed Roxton, 82-8 to improve to 4-0 in district play. The Lady Lions are 13-15 for the season. The Lady Lions held Roxton scoreless in both the first and third quarters. The Lady Lions led 14-0 after one quarter, 36-4 at halftime, 68-4 after three quarters and 82-8 at the end. Madison Simmons had 44 big points for the Lady Lions. Maddy Smith added 15 points. Kristina Wade had 11 points. Anna Reeder scored 4 points. Jocelyn Ochoa scored 3 points. Chandler Bain and Christi Gurley had 2 points each. Tori Mobley scored 1 point. The Lady Lions made 11 of 16 free throws.
3rd in Tournament Play: Wildcats in Richardson Ice Bowl, Lady Cats in Falcon Showcase
Wildcats Soccer 4, Dallas Carter 1
Wildcats Soccer 2, Richardson Berkner 1 (Wildcats take 3rd Place)
The Wildcats’ soccer team took third place in the Richardson Ice Bowl with two wins on Saturday. The Wildcats defeated Dallas Carter, 4-1 Saturday morning and then came from behind to capture third place with a 2-1 victory over Rickardson Berkner Saturday afternoon. Against Carter, the Wildcats got two goals from junior Enrique Arellano and single goals from senior Julio Robles and senior Angel Tavera. Arellano and Alexis Escobedo were credited with assists. In the third place game, the Berkner Rams scored first about 18 minutes into the first half. Later in the first half, the Wildcats tied the game at 1-1 on an Angel Tavera goal on a set piece. A Wildcat player was fouled just outside the box setting up the free kick. Tavera also put the Wildcats ahead with a goal just before halftime. In the second half, the Wildcats held on to win. Three Wildcats were named to the All-Tournament team, Tavera and senior defenders Christian Huff and Brandon Diosdado. The Wildcats won three and lost one in the Ice Bowl are they are now 6-6 for the season. The Wildcats play next at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night against Pittsburg.
Lady Cats Soccer 1, Garland Lakeview Centennial 1
Lady Cats Soccer 7, Dallas Bryan Adams 0 (Lady Cats take 3rd Place)
The Lady Cats’ soccer team took third place in the North Forney Falcon Showcase with a win and a tie in Saturday games. In the game for third place Saturday afternoon, the Lady Cats dominated in a 7-0 win over Dallas Bryan Adams. Saturday morning, the Lady Cats and Class 6A Garland Lakeview Centennial played to a 1-1 tie in the tournament. The Lady Cats won two, lost one and tied one in the tournament. The Lady Cats now have a season record of 7-2-3. They will play at Lindale Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Aviation History: The Future Air Force One
The Air Force awarded a contract modification to Boeing on Aug. 4, 2017, to purchase two commercial 747-8 aircraft for future modification to replace the two aging VC-25A Presidential support aircraft. The two 747-8 jets are built and have been in storage at the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) in Victorville, California.Meal A Day Menu: January 22nd-26th
Meal A Day Menu
January 22nd – January 26th
Monday
Beef Patties
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Malibu Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Chicken Spaghetti
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Wednesday
Sliced Ham
Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Black Eyed Peas
Corn Bread
Thursday
Taco Soup
Crackers
Tossed Salad
Friday
Corn Flake Chicken Breast
Macaroni and Cheese
Broccoli
Roll
Tournament Friday: Wildcat Soccer Posts Win; Lady Cats Come Up Short
Wildcats Soccer 3, Dallas Lincoln 0
The Wildcats’ soccer team got a shutout win, 3-0 over Dallas Lincoln Friday afternoon in the Ice Bowl tournament in Richardson. The Wildcats got goals from Angel Tavera, Julio Robles and Alex Diosdado. Wildcats Coach Nicky Wiggins said Brandon Diosdado, Christian Huff, D.J. Abron and Omar Hernandez played well. The Wildcats have now split two games at the Ice Bowl tournament. Their season record improves to 4-6. The Wildcats play Dallas Carter at 10 a.m. Saturday in the tournament.
Rockwall-Heath 1, Lady Cats Soccer 0
The Lady Cats’ soccer team battled Class 6A Rockwall-Heath Friday but came up just short, 1-0 in the North Forney Falcon Showcase. The Lady Cats have now won one and lost one in the tournament. The Lady Cats season record is now 6-2-2. They play Class 6A Garland Lakeview Centennial Saturday at 8 a.m. The Lady Cats might also have another tournament game after that.
