Redneck Bar & Grill Faces Health Crisis Head-On
Redneck is now offering and encouraging curbside pick-up as well as delivery options. Zane Darling, owner of Redneck Bar & Grill on Main St in downtown Sulphur Springs, is never one to shy away from a challenge. He freely admits though that the current health crisis is worrisome not only to his employees, but his customers as well, many that eat at his establishment several times a week. “We think of our employees and customers as family, and want to make sure everyone remains healthy.”, Zane stated. He added, “we take pride in the cleanliness of our restaurant but will take extra precautions when sanitizing/disinfecting all areas of the building, as well as monitoring our employees every morning when they come into work.”
Redneck has been in business since 2013 and opened on Main Street back in 2015. They have been a fixture in the downtown dining area ever since. With coronavirus at the top of everyone’s mind, the restaurant is encouraging curbside pick-up right outside their front door in parking spaces blocked off by the city, as well as offering delivery options by calling 903-885-1600. Zane Darling told KSST News, “we want to continue to serve our loyal customer base, but still want to follow guidelines of social distancing and understand those that want to limit their interactions with larger group sizes.” Although take-out has always been available at the restaurant, picking up curbside has now been made available through the city blocking off the parking spaces. They now want to offer delivery to meet the demand they are seeing from their customers.
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.
15 Days To Slow The Spread
March 18th, 2020
Although there have been NO postitive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hopkins County, local and state officials are encouraging residents to follow the guidelines set out by the federal government. These guidelines called “15 Days To Slow The Spread” are as follows:
- Listen to and follow the directions of your state and local authorities.
- If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider.
- If your children are sick, keep them at home. Contact your medical provider.
- If someone in your household has tested positive for the Coronavirus, keep the entire household at home.
- If you are an older American, stay home and away from other people.
- If you are a person with a serious underlying health condition—such as a significant heart or lung problem—stay home and away from other people.
- Even if you are young, or otherwise healthy, you are at risk and your activities can increase the risk for others. It is critical that you do your part to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
- Work or engage in schooling from home whenever possible.
- If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule. You and your employers should follow CDC guidance to protect your health at work.
- Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people.
- Avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants, and food courts – use drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options.
- Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits.
- Do not visit nursing homes or retirement or long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance
- Practice good hygiene:
- Wash your hands, especially after touching any frequently used item or surface.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Sneeze or cough into a tissue, or the inside of your elbow.
- Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible.
SSISD To Make Decision Regarding Classes By Thursday Afternoon
Trustees To Hold Special Meeting To Address Employees Pay During Emergency School Closure
Sulphur Springs ISD will be making a formal decision by noon on Thursday, March 19, about extending the date through which schools are closed and will send out notifications about it when the decision is made.
SSISD addressed some community questions related to school, including credits and course work, and have provided a link where concerned parents can submit questions.
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees have called a special meeting tonight at 6 p.m. The only action item on the agenda, to “discuss and consider possible action regarding resolution to pay employees during emergency school closure,” is to be discussed during an executive session. Any action would immediately follow that session.
Emergency Management Team Confirms Still NO Positive Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County
March 18, 2020
During a scheduled teleconference with Hopkins County Emergency Management team members, Andy Endsley stated that there are still NO positive test results from any Coronavirus tests. The number of tests that have been performed is unknow at this point, as all testing is sent to one of the state run labs. Team members were quick to point out, that although we don’t have any positive cases in Hopkins County, everyone should follow the guidelines set out by the CDC on group sizes and social distancing. You can find those at this link. 15 Days to Slow the Spread There was no difinitive answer from the Emergency Management members as to what changes may occur if and when a positive test should result. As is the rest of the state, nation, and the world, the team members are literally working around the clock and must make these decisions hour by hour.
Emergency Management coordinator Andy Endsley noted that many restaurants in Hopkins County are offering delivery and curbside pick up but that it was the choice of the business owners whether or not to close their dining rooms. County Judge Robert Newsom stated that Hopkins County is in constant contact with other cities and state officials to determine if and when a limit on group gathering size should be mandated.
All Hearings, Including March 19 Pre-Trial, In Sulphur Springs Municipal Court Rescheduled
There will be no pre-trial hearings in Sulphur Springs Municipal Court on Thursday, March 19, according to Court Administrator Karen Newsom.
The Sulphur Springs Municipal Court is rescheduling all defendants, jurors, and witnesses set for a hearing or trial from March 16, 2020 through and including April 3, 2020. Those impacted will receive a written notice from the Court advising of the new date, time, and location of their hearing, trial, or jury service.
The court office remains open for those needing to take care of a ticket. However, due to the Coronavirus 2019 threat, Sulphur Springs Municipal Court is encouraging community members, when possible to do the following as relates to any civil and/or criminal citations/cases, jury service notice, and/or witness notification a person may have with the Sulphur Springs Municipal Court:
- Call our mainline at 903-885-7454 M-F 8am-5pm. (In many instances, you can address your citation online or through the mail and not have to appear in person).
- If you believe you are sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick, or a member of a high risk group according to the Center for Disease Control please exercise the following options to address your citation, witness notice, or jury service without entering a court facility:
- Call our main line at 903-885-7454, M-F 8am-5pm
- Submit documents to the court for upcoming court dates at the email or fax below
- Submit a request to reset a court date at the email or fax below Email: [email protected]
Fax#: 903-438-9548
Be sure to include current complete typewritten or legibly printed: name, address, DOB, phone, email address and citation # (if known), along with a request for reset providing notation as to why. A Judge will review and notice will be provided as to the Judge’s decision.
Hopkins County Weighing Options On Limiting Group Gatherings
In a phone interview with KSST News, County Judge Robert Newsom says the County is weighing options on limiting group sizes in all public spaces. This could limit activities in gyms, theaters, restaurants, and bars, no decision has been made on group size restrictions so far. Hopkins County is in constant contact with other cities, and state authorities to determine if and when this measure will be neccessary.
Yantis ISD COVID-19 Update
March 18, 2020
Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Yantis ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 3rd in an effort to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Our health officials report that cases are continuing to spread in the state, and an increase in confirmed cases in our county seems likely. Suspending face-to-face operations and move to learning from home for this length of time will allow us to determine, in
coordination with local health officials, whether the virus is continuing to have community spread or whether it has been contained. We are coordinating with other school districts in the county and will inform you of any decision to further extend closure by April 3rd, 2020.
During this extended closure of our buildings you can expect the following:
- ALL students and ALL children ages 18 and under will be eligible or a free meal daily. These meals will be available for pick up curbside at the cafeteria. We are working on the possibility of delivery as well.
- All students will have access to school work. More information will be available as soon as possible. Please answer the call from your child’s teacher concerning technology needs.
- There is a tub of school supplies set up outside the cafeteria if you need them.
- Remember you can get the latest information from the district at www.yantisisd.net, follow us on Facebook, and expect updates via our school messenger call system.
This is a quickly changing situation, and we will continue to monitor information, will assess conditions throughout the weeks, and will provide the next update via our website, Facebook and school all-call.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we ensure that all members of the community in
Yantis stay safe and healthy.
Tracey Helfferich
Superintendent
I want to share this: West Grand Superintendent Darrin Peppard recently stated, “In the end, it will be impossible to know if we overreacted or did too much, but it will be QUITE apparent if we under reacted or did too little.”
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Trying To Steal A Case Of Beer From Walmart
A 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested March 16 after allegedly trying to steal beer from Walmart.
Sulphur Springs Police responded at 3:46 p.m. at Walmart, where store staff alleged a shoplifter was being detained. Upon arrival, police contacted the suspect, who was inside of the store with asset protection staff, police alleged in arrest reports
Asset protection staff at the store allegedly told police that the man had attempted to leave the store without paying for a case of Keystone Ice beer. A records check showed the man to have one prior theft conviction, according to arrest reports.
He was taken into custody on a Class B misdemeanor theft of property valued at less than $100 with previous convictions charge, according to arrest reports. The 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man was released from Hopkins County jail later Monday, March 16. Bond on the charge was set at $1,000, according to jail reports.
KSSTRadio.com publishes Sulphur Springs Police Department reports and news. The Police Department is located at 125 Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Non-emergency calls can be made to (903) 885-7602.
If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
The Sulphur Springs Police Department continues to serve its citizens with pride in its overall mission and will strive to provide the best possible police force in the 21st century.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Lightning Damage During March 17 Thunderstorm
An isolated lightning strike took place at one of the Wesley House Cottages on the grounds of 1044 Church Street during the evening of Tuesday March 17, 2020. According to Executive Director Shanna Smith, everyone is alright and necessary repairs are being made.
A resident of Lee Street in Sulphur Springs snapped some photos of lightning damage next door to him in the 600 block of Lee Street. It occurred during a thunderstorm which affected Sulphur Springs in the 9pm hour on Tuesday March 17, 2020. There was no fire damage to the house or tree. The photos shows clean-up being done on the following morning.
