Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Results In Arrest
A suspicious vehicle complaint on FM 69 south in Como early Friday morning resulted in a Como resident’s arrest after marijuana, alcohol, drug paraphernalia and a substance that tested positive for MDMA or Ecstasy were found in his possession, according to arrest reports. Autumn Rose Rodgers (HCSO jail reports) Hopkins County Sheriff Office’s Deputies Justin Wilkerson and Chris Baumann were dispatched shortly before 1 a.m....
Como Man Charged Twice In Three Days
A 28-year-old Como man was charged twice in three days on felony warrant, according to arrest and jail reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Drew Fisher served Nickolas Skyler White at 5:25 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the county jail with the warrant for violation of probation, which was on for a 2017 manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance offense, according to...
CANHelp Receives Grant From United Way Worldwide
For the first time ever, United Way Worldwide announced and distributed $2 million in grants to 2-1-1s in the United States; CANHelp was among the organizations awarded one of the grants to help with their COVID-19 response. Both United Way 2-1-1s and independently operated 2-1-1s were eligible to apply and a total of 52 organizations received funds to help manage surge and COVID-19 response services. CANHelp, an independent...
County, Yantis School Officials Are Working On Plans For Activities, Classes
As word of the Presidents’ three-phase Opening America Up Again plan and the Governor’s most recent instructions regarding COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines became widely known today, school officials are working on plans, assessing what remaining closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year will mean for their districts. With no in-person events or classes on campuses, UIL officially cancelled all events and...
President Announces Guidelines For “Opening Up America Again” Plan
President Donald Trump has unveiled Guidelines for “Opening Up America Again,” a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives from COVID-19. Phase One Phase one of the Opening Up America Again plan for states and regions that satisfy the gating criteria...
Alliance Bank: Call To Action On Paycheck Protection Program Funds
Alliance Bank April 17 announced on behalf of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) the following press release from Tom Sellers regarding the Paycheck Protection Program: Our fears that the funds allocated by Congress for the critically important Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) would be exhausted have sadly become reality. The SBA announced thismorning that no further applications for this small business...
Sulphur Springs ISD Officials Are Working On Plan for High School Graduation
2020 Honors Breakfast, Prom and 8th Grade Banquet Postponed In accordance with Governor Abbott’s executive order issued April 17, 2020, Sulphur Springs ISD will continue its school closure for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. SSISD will continue to serve students through May 21 via the Distance Learning Program. The 2020 Honors Breakfast, Prom, and 8th Grade Banquets are postponed indefinitely. The District is working on a...
Retail To Go Will Be Available April 24th For Retailers That Have Been Closed
Your favorite dress shop, gift shop, or other retailer that has been closed due to COVID-19 will be able to open with a “Retail-To-Go” format on Friday, April 24th. This opportunity to get retailers back open in stages has been announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. This information comes as welcome news to retailers that fall into the “non-essential” category determined by the state during the coronavirus...
Texas State Parks Will Open To The Public Monday, April 20th
After closing all Texas State Parks on April 7th, due to COVID-19, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that they will reopen on Monday, April 20th. Social distancing guidelines will need to be followed and gathering size will be limited. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will continue to stay current with the latest public health recommendations and will have up to date information on any restrictions concerning these...
Governor Abbott Announces Closure Of Texas Schools Through End of School Year
In a televised press conference on April 17, 2020 Texas Governor Abbott announced the closure of all Texas schools through the end of the school year. Teachers and administrators will be allowed back into the classrooms for video teaching, adminstrative duties and to finish up their duties in their classroom. Greg Abbott Texas Governor Gregg Abbott
