Cumby ISD Out Until April 10
Mar19

Cumby ISD Out Until April 10

Cumby ISD Superintendent Shelly Slaughter Thursday morning reported the district, following reports from health and other officials regarding COVID-19 spread and concerns, will be extending suspension of regular operations through April 10. That means no classes at the Cumby ISD campus through that date, but doesn’t mean students won’t be required to do school work during that time. The district will continue to monitor...

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Hopkins County Emergency Management Update: Still No Positive Coronavirus Cases
Mar19

Hopkins County Emergency Management Update: Still No Positive Coronavirus Cases

March 19th, 2020 In a scheduled teleconference this morning, the Hopkins County Emergency Management team updated KSST News on conditions of the newly mandated crowd limits and COVID-19 concerns. As of 11:15am, NO new positive test results have been returned on local citizens. The team reiterated the need for social distancing and the restrictions on social gatherings to no more than ten people. Judge Newsom shared that his experience...

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NHISD Meal Program Rolled Out; Students Can Still Get On List To Receive School Meals
Mar18

NHISD Meal Program Rolled Out; Students Can Still Get On List To Receive School Meals

Elementary Principal Engages Students With Daily Book Read, Challenge North Hopkins ISD rolled out the meal program for students today. NHISD teachers and staff began contacting students’ homes March 16 to try to assess their nutritional needs and instructional capabilities. The information was used for meal preparation and will be utilized for instructional plans in the near future. “Our team worked hard to contact...

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SSISD Suspends Normal Operations Through April 10
Mar18

SSISD Suspends Normal Operations Through April 10

Trustees Pass Resolution Approving Wage Payments For SSISD Employees During Emergency Closure Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Wednesday evening made an important decision for their employees and announced a decision regarding regular school operations as well. The school board “approved a resolution for wage payments for SSISD employees during emergency school closing for the period of closure...

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Uncharted Territory: Our Civic Leaders Make A Tough Decision
Mar18

Uncharted Territory: Our Civic Leaders Make A Tough Decision

March 18th, 2020 By: Chad Young KSST applauds our civic leaders for the unprecedented move to place restrictions on “social gatherings” inside Hopkins County. The tough decision rested on our County Judge, Robert Newsom, who issued the declaration on March 18th, limiting social gatherings to 10. Newsom, as the most senior official in our county, issued the declaration after consulting with city, county, state and emergency...

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Hopkins County Issues Emergency Declaration For Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Mar18

Hopkins County Issues Emergency Declaration For Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 18th, 2020 Robert Newsom, Hopkins County Judge, issues an emergency declaration for the citizens of Hopkins County. This Declaration issues a State Of Disaster for the county. This will last for seven days unless extended, as it will be evaluated by county commissioners as soon as Monday, March 23rd. Events in Hopkins County will now be limited to have no more than 10 people in a social gathering. This undoubtedly will affect a...

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Signs Are Up For Takeout Together – Curbside Pick Up From Sulphur Springs Restaurants
Mar18

Signs Are Up For Takeout Together – Curbside Pick Up From Sulphur Springs Restaurants

The launch of “Takeout Together” was announced Tuesday. This will allow local restaurants in Sulphur Springs to continue to serve patrons curbside until the coronavirus concern has passed. Sulphur Springs City Hall “We will be designating certain parking spaces, specifically downtown where they have shared parking, for that purpose and no other purpose. So people can show up, the restaurant staff will bring their...

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SSISD Tax Office Closed; Other Payment Options Available
Mar18

SSISD Tax Office Closed; Other Payment Options Available

Sulphur Springs ISD Tax Office is closed at this time due to the COVID-19 concerns. However, there are other options for taxpayers who need to make a payment. See the SSISD post below:

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Miller Grove ISD Will Be Closed Through March 27; Schedule Pick Up Is Saturday
Mar18

Miller Grove ISD Will Be Closed Through March 27; Schedule Pick Up Is Saturday

Parents Need To complete Home Technology Survey on MGISD Website ASAP Miller Grove ISD will be closed another week, through March 27, with online learning beginning Monday, March 23. The situation will be evaluated every two weeks after that, school officials announced on the school website Wednesday evening. Miller Grove ISD Hornet Updates from the Centers from Disease Control, local and state officials were cited as factors in the...

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COVID-19: Cumby City Facilities Closed To The Public
Mar18

COVID-19: Cumby City Facilities Closed To The Public

The City of Cumby has closed all city facilities to the public in response to the continued threat of COVID-19. Bills may be paid online, by phone or dropped in the designated dropbox outside of City Hall, according to a notice posted by Cumby Mayor Doug Simmerman. The Easter Egg hunt scheduled in Cumby on April 4 has been canceled as a precaution as well.

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