Commissioners Court Approves Travel, Sick Pool, COVID-19, CDL Policies
Hopkins County Commissioners Court during their regular meeting Monday morning approved five policy changes, including a new policy implemented related to COVID-19 Travel, Sick Pool Policies Commissioners amended a county employee travel policy. When an employee uses a personal vehicle for travel, that county employee would be reimbursed the lesser of two options. The policy is an addition to the rental car policy approved by the...
Linda Davis
Linda Diane Davis, age 71, of Emory, passed away Sunday night at Christus Trinity Mother Frances of Tyler. Linda was born on May 14, 1948, in Fresno, CA, to the parentage of Robert and Clarice Ross McLemore. She married William Clarence Davis in Emory, on May 6, 1966. She was employed for around 22 years at Terry’s Furniture in Sulphur Springs, and in Emory, which later...
City National Bank Restricting Access To Lobby Services In All Branches
In response to the COVID-19 virus, City National Bank will restrict access to any lobby in their branches. Those customers with any business that requires being in the lobby, may call that branch for an appointment. All drive thru locations will be open regular hours. Customers are also encouraged to use online tools or CNB’s digital app as well as ATMs. This action is to better ensure the health and safety of the customers and...
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...
Jason David Randall
Jason David Randall, age 38, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Private graveside services will be held Monday, March 23, 2020 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The family invites you to pay your respects at West Oaks Funeral Home during business hours 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020, and 8:00 a.m., until noon on Monday, March 23, 2020. A public celebration of his life will be...
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...
