The Southern Pioneer Electric Helping Us Give to Society (H.U.G.S.) program presented the Comanche County Emergency Services with a $2,000 grant to further the development of their drone program. The program will provide aerial support in emergency situations.

“Our territory is predominantly rural with topographical challenges that make the drone an incredibly valuable tool,” said Jacob Bruckner, Comanche County Sheriff. “The drone will provide ground personnel with an aerial view and make identifying missing or lost persons more efficient. We will be able to better assess situations and determine interventions for any emergency without putting personnel in potentially hazardous situations.”

The H.U.G.S. program was designed to help support not-for-profit community organizations and programs in Southern Pioneer Electric’s service territory that may have financial needs. To qualify for a grant, organizations must meet the criteria outlined and apply to the program.

“H.U.G.S. is our way of giving back to our consumers and helping them bring projects like the Comanche County Sheriff’s Emergency Services’ drone program to life,” said Ruby Terrazas, H.U.G.S. team member. “Projects like this fulfill a vital need in the community, and we’re honored to be a small part of it.”

 

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SouthernPioneer Electric’s Ag Day, originally scheduled for Dec. 8, 2025, will be postponed to a later date. Currently, we are working with our partners and employees to ensure that the event serves as a resource for our ag partners. We truly thank the work done during this initial planning period and will share more information as it becomes available.

We thank our members for their interest and support of our 2025 Ag Day and look forward to meeting with you all soon.

Members of the Southern Pioneer Electric Helping Us Give To Society (H.U.G.S.) program recently presented the Liberal Baseball Association with a $2,000 grant. The grant will be used to offset the cost of purchasing a new portable canopy system.

“The canopy system is a vital piece of equipment for our signups, skill evaluations, games and community events,” said Brad Morris, Secretary and Treasury for the Liberal Baseball Association.

Morris stated that the program serves over 250 youth baseball players from Liberal and many of the surrounding areas.

“The H.U.G.S. program is about giving back to the communities we serve,” said Ruby Terrazas, Southern Pioneer H.U.G.S. team member. “We look forward to seeing how the addition of the canopy aids the baseball program and helps them continue to grow.