Ranger Times

For Kevin Shipley leaving his position with the Copperas Cove school district to become the superintendent at Ranger Independent School District wasn’t a step down. It was more of a step toward his past. A veteran school administrator, Shipley took over the top spot at RISD earlier this month, replacing longtime superintendent Mike Thompson, who stepped down at the end of the school year to pursue other opportunities.

The morning of June 22nd at 6:19, Ranger Fire was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Alice St. While en-route, responding units were advised that there was an occupant trapped by the flames in a camper trailer that was next to the structure. Upon arrival, the structure was fully involved. First arriving units made a defensive attack on the fire in an attempt to rescue the occupant. Batting smoke, extreme heat and impinging flames, firefighters were able approach the camper and rescue the occupant. Units had to use fog pattern from the fire hose and one firefighter wrapping his body around the occupant to protect the her from the flames and heat. Five dogs were also saved from the fire.

Ranger Church of God will be having Revial Services with Bishop Glen and Susie Anniskette International Missionary Evangelists on Saturday, July 17 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 18 at 11 a.m. It is located at 513 Strawn Road in Ranger. Pastor Clinton Eaton 254-647- 1136.