Simonton News

Continuing the Markel/USEF Young Horse training and observation session program, Twinwood Equestrian Center in Simonton, TX hosted the fourth session of 2012, April 14-15. Led by USEF Young Horse Coach Scott Hassler, this was the first time a session has been hosted in Texas, an area that has proven to produce a wealth of successful young horses.

By TIM MONZINGO Staff Writer In 1994, Don Simonton was sitting in his home in Mansfield, south of Dallas, listening to emergency broadcast traffic on a scanner, a favorite hobby.

Dobie is otherwise best known for his 1973 smash "Drift Away," Dobie Gray was a versatile vocalist who could handle soul, country, and pop, not to mention musical theater.

Five-year-old Lily Simonton's diabetic alert dog Charlie gives her mother and teachers peace of mind and she says he saves her life.