Clear Springs VFD makes its largest donation to Shop with a Hero

The Clear Springs Fire Department held a giveaway drawing for a gun and accepted monetary donations to raise $3,613 for Texas County Shop with a Hero program. According to officials, it is the largest donation that Clear Springs Fire Department has made to the annual program. “This donation ensures that we can help an additional 35 children have a better Christmas,” said program Chair Bennie Cook. “I would like to thank Clear Springs Rural Fire Assistant Chief, Sonny Holden, Fire Chief Troy Bradford, Clear Springs Fire Board President Linda Bradford, Clear Springs Volunteer Sasha Holden and the members of Clear Springs Fire Department for everything they do for Clear Springs and Texas County.” Cook added, “Our fundraising goal is $25,000 and this donation will help us exceed that goal.” To learn more about the Texas County Shop with a Hero Program, call Cook at 417-260-2382.