Collin County Man Held On Warrants For Alleged Child Sex Crimes In Hopkins County
A 53-year-old Collin County man arrested Thursday, March 26, in Collin County following a Hopkins County investigation into child pornography allegations, has been served with two warrants for alleged child sex crimes in Hopkins County and has a federal hold related to the investigation as well, according to Collin County jail reports. Christopher Hardesty was taken into custody at his residence for alleged possession of child...
Dike Teen Accused Of Making False Report To Sheriff’s Officers
An 18-year-old Dike teen was accused Thursday morning of making a false report of sexual assault to officers, according to sheriff’s investigators. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle The young woman reportedly made an allegation of a sexual assault. Using forensics, interviews and surveillance evidence officers determined the person accused in the offense was actually about an hour and a half away from the...
COVID-19 Update: 3 Positive Cases, 41 Negative, 32 Tests Pending For Hopkins County
Hopkins County Hospital District COO/EMS Director Brent Smith today reported that after 18 days, a total of 76 potential cases have met the criteria set by Centers for Disease Control and Texas Department of State Health Services for COVID-19 testing. Of the 44 test results returned for Hopkins County as of Thursday afternoon, April 2, three have been confirmed as positive for novel coronavirus 2019, and 41 negative COVID-19 tests for...
Texas A&M University-Commerce To Donate COVID-19 Testing Kits To Area Healthcare Facilities
COMMERCE, Texas — Texas A&M University-Commerce is set to donate 100 COVID-19 testing kits to several local healthcare providers. According to A&M-Commerce PresidentMark Rudin, “In this time of crisis, we are all doing what we can to help each other in our community. Hopefully, this donation will combat the shortage of supplies in East Texas so more people can be tested forCOVID-19.” The viral testing kits will be rushed to...
Standing Order For Civil Litigation In JP Courts Extended To June 1
The Supreme Court of Texas has issued a new order in regards to civil litigations in Justice Courts in Texas. Therefore, Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer and Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings have amended the standing order for the Hopkins County Justice Courts. The April 1 order amends the first emergency order to delay all service and statute-of-limitations deadlines in civil cases from March 13 until June 1. The...
A&M-Commerce student goes for wild ride in unique honors thesis
COMMERCE, Texas — Who says a thesis needs to be a standard research paper? One student at Texas A&M University-Commerce undertook one of the most unique honors thesis ideas in recent memory, documenting her entire journey from adopting a wild mustang, earning its trust and then excelling in competition. Nicole Glenn is a senior from Pflugerville, Texas in the Honors College at A&M-Commerce, majoring in Visual Communications...
City Of Cumby Issues Boil Water Notice For Residents On Grove Road, FM 275S
The City of Cumby Thursday morning, April 2, issued another boil water notice. Cumby residents who live on Grove Road and FM 275 south are recommended to boil their water before consuming it. Cumby Alderman Julie Isham Morris posted the notice on the city’s Facebook page around 9 a.m. that “Water on Grove Rd and 275S will be shut off this morning to do repairs. The city will be issuing a boil water notice as soon as the...
Basics About The Economic Impact Payments Approved For Individuals In CARES Act
By now most have heard that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was passed, which for many individuals will mean a much needed extra check for many. According to the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service, economic impact payments approved in the CARES Act will start rolling out in about 3 weeks. And, most people won’t have to do anything to receive this COVID-19 rebate except wait a few weeks....
Governor, AG Provide Guidance For Houses Of Worship During COVID-19
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued joint guidance regarding the effect of Executive Order GA 14 on religious services conducted in congregations and houses of worship during COVID-19 pandemic. Texas Governor Greg AbbottTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton “All Texans must work together to stop the spread of COVID-19, and houses of worship face a particular challenge as we work to combat this...
COVID-19 Update: Disaster Declaration Extended, Governor’s ‘Stay At Home, Stay Safe’ Order Clarified
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom today extended the disaster declaration for Hopkins County to match the Executive Order issued by Governor Greg Abbott due to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Hopkins County Emergency Management Team during their COVID-19 update clarified the order stay at home and stay safe order, which is different than a shelter at home order. Judge Robert Newsom While the Governor’s Executive Order goes into effect at...
