January 18, 2024 – This declaration will allow the City of Cumby to obtain more resources from the State of Texas. Currently, a public works task force from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is on the scene helping local workers on a large leak on Cumby’s water system.
Beginning January 17, 2024, Cumby, Texas has a water outage due to multiple breaks in the water lines as a result of the recent severe cold weather. The County Judge of Hopkins County, where Cumby is located, has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect property. The city of Cumby has experienced damages that have affected the stability and continuity of private and government infrastructures due to a limited or no availability of water, including closed schools, fire operations, Government Organizations, and more. Therefore, Judge Robert Newsom has authorized the public resources of Hopkins County and cities of this county to use all available resources to cope with this disaster. 
