All Non-Essential Court Proceedings Scheduled Before May 1 In JP Courts To Be Reset
Hopkins County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer and Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings on Monday issued a temporary standing order (see below) impacting litigation in their courts. All non-essential court proceedings scheduled before May 1 in the justice of the peace courts will be reset for after that date to protect the community and limit potential exposure to COVID-19 The district and municipal courts also were...
President Urges All Americans To Avoid Gatherings Of 10 Or More
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic situation is changing rapidly, with several states and now the city of Dallas shutting down theaters, gyms and bars. Restaurants in Dallas are now take out and delivery only. These latest changes come after President Trump encouraged all Americans to avoid social contact, including avoiding gatherings of 10 or more. The President released a list of guidelines for “15 days to slow the...
Saltillo ISD Working To Help Families Meet Students’ Needs
Saltillo ISD is working with student families to identify any needs students may have. If a family needs assistance and has not been contacted, that family can call the main office of Saltillo ISD. Saltillo ISD is monitoring the situation with COVID-19 and will send out announcements as soon as available, via, iris telephone alerts, social media and the team app, according to school officials.
COVID-19: Hopkins County Community Chest Food Pantry
Effective March 17th, the Hopkins County Community Chest Food Pantry will continue to service clients but due to the increased attention to COVID-19, processes have changed to protect staff and clients. Hours and days of operation are the same with the exception of the Friday Produce Day which is suspended. Food pantry hours are unchanged and the A/B cycles will continue. A drive-in is established where clients drive in front of the...
Hopkins County Officials Are In Daily Contact With State Health Officials
Hopkins County Commissioners and Emergency Management officials, during a commissioners work session Monday, reported steps are being taken in Hopkins County related to novel coronalvirus. Hopkins County Courthouse Local emergency managements officials are in daily contact, often multiple times daily, with the Department of State Health Services epidemiologist by phone as well as with and the Texas Division of Emergency Management...
CHRISTUS Establishes COVID-19 Hotline 1-800-458-4559
The following is a news release received by CHRISTUS Health Systems Public Relations. We continue to work in solidarity with our partners in the health care community, city and county leaders, and local health authorities to ensure our community is well prepared. Together, we stand united in our commitment to keep the people of East Texas safe. At CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Sulphur Springs, we remain vigilant in responding to...
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Closed for Activities: Meal a Day Deliveries Still Being Made
According to Karon Weatherman, The City of Sulphur Springs has closed the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center as of Monday May 16, for Seniors activities as well as lunch for walk-ins. Meal a Day located inside the Seniors Center, will only be preparing and delivering meals to Senior shut-ins on the routes.
Como-Pickton CISD Administrators Developing Plans To Meet Students’ Needs In Event of Extended School Closure
Como-Pickton CISD administrators on Friday, like all districts in Hopkins County, made the decision to extend spring break an extra week as a preventive approach to the COVID-19 situation. Today, Superintendent Greg Bower posted a letter (see below) to CP parents and students assuring them that, in the event the school remains closed for an even longer period of time as a preventive measure, the district administrators will have a...
Miller Grove ISD Offers Meals For Students During Extended Closure
All MGISD Students Asked To Complete Home Technology Survey Miller Grove ISD Superintendent Steve Johnson on Sunday said the district wants to help ensure all MGISD students will still have the opportunity to receive breakfast and lunch during the extended closure due to COVID-19. Breakfast and a sack lunch will be delivered to bus students and made available for pick up for other students Monday-Friday. Families are asked to complete...
CHRISTUS Sulphur Springs Stands Ready To Combat Any Health Crisis
As the President of the United States asks for all hospitals to activate their emergency plans, KSST News reached out to our local hospital to confirm the details. CHRISTUS administrator, Paul Harvey, wanted to reassure the local community that not only is there an emergency plan in place, but that it has already been implemented. Mr. Harvey stated, “Just like our disaster response plans, we have a plan in place to combat...
