Alliance Bank To Limit Lobby Services
Alliance Bank announced March 23 that, effective immediately, plans to operate all lobby locations with limited in-person services as part of the state and national effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Locations with drive-thru access or a stand-alone drive-thru will continue to offer most banking services. Lobby services will be limited to “appointment only” by calling 903-877-2265. alliance bank Tom Sellers,...
COVID-19: Hopkins County Offices Open Only By Appointment For Residents
Following discussion among officials Monday, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom Monday afternoon announced that Hopkins County’s offices will be open by appointment only and for Hopkins County residents only as a COVID-19 precaution. “To be very clear, the county is not shutting down or closing the offices. County business will continue as usual and county officials will continue to work diligently to assure that access to...
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team Updates Public: 03/23/2020
The Emergency Management Team also confirmed that as of 4:00pm on 3/23/2020 that there were still NO positive case results of COVID-19 returned for any residents of Hopkins County. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom announces the Hopkins County offices will be occupied but are going to appointment only and will be closed to walk-in traffic. Citizens wanting to make an appointment will be asked to prove residency of Hopkins County. As...
Jacksonville Man Jailed For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Hopkins County 14-Year-Old
A 36-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested Saturday morning on Gaskins Street in Como for the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old, who he reportedly communicated with online to make the assignation, according to sheriff’s reports. Andrew Curtis Hostetler Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 9:10 a.m. March 21 to a Como address, where a woman reported her daughter missing. The 14-year-old was reportedly...
Hopkins County Commissioners Extend Disaster Declaration Until April 3rd
The Hopkins County Commissioners court extended the disaster declaration from last week until April 3rd, which will align with the State of Texas declaration. The County declaration that was announced last week, limited groups of social gatherings to no more than 10, as well as closing all restaurant dining rooms, and restricts visitation to nursing homes and longterm care facilities. The commissioner’s court fulfilled their...
Meal A Day Menu For March 23-27, 2020
Below is the most recent menu provided to KSST Radio for the Meal A Day Menu for March 23-27, 2020 Monday — Chicken Patties, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans and a Roll Tuesday — Beef Spaghetti, English Peas and Garlic Toast Wednesday — Sliced Ham, Scalloped Potatoes and California Blend Vegetables Thursday — Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole, Pickled Beets and Tomato Wedges Friday — Sloppy...
2 North Carolina Men Jailed On Wood County Aggravated Assault Charge, 5 Others Jailed On Felony Warrants
Sulphur Springs Teen To Serve Commitment In ISF On Firearm Charge March 21, 2020 – At least seven men people were booked into Hospital County jail March 18-20 on felony charges, including two North Carolina men wanted on Wood County aggravated assault charge. A Sulphur Springs teen was also taken into custody earlier this week to serve a commitment in an intermediate-sanctioned facility. according to arrest and jail reports....
Hopkins County Clarifies COVID-19 Testing
As nationwide testing for Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to increase, so do the complexities of accurate numbers of overall tests and positive results. With both private labs, and state-run labs doing testing, accurate numbers of how many people have been tested in one county is almost impossible. Adding in the possibility that Hopkins County residents may go outside the county for testing, or other residents not living in Hopkins...
Angry Como Woman Accused Of Endangering 3 Kids By Striking Gate With Truck
A 28-year-old Como woman was accused early Friday morning of endangering her three young children by striking a gate so hard it caused significant damage to the pickup she was driving. She allegedly told sheriff’s officers she acted in anger at her boyfriend. Sabrina Nicole Floyd Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Patterson and Deputy Chris Baumann were dispatched at about 11:35 p.m. March 19 to a Main Street address...
Ohio Man In Hopkins County Jail On Firearm, Controlled Substance Charges
A 26-year-old Cleveland, Ohio man remained in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning on firearm and controlled substance charges resulting from an Interstate 30 traffic stop. Earnest Martin Crawford IV Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Lavender reportedly initiated a traffic stop at 5:40 a.m. March 19 on a westbound Toyota Accent with Ohio license plate that was being driven in the inside lane of Interstate 30 for about 1 1/2...
