Online, Other Options Offered While Hopkins County Offices Are Closed To Walk-Ins
Mar24

Online, Other Options Offered While Hopkins County Offices Are Closed To Walk-Ins

With all Hopkins County offices closed to all visitors without an appointment, many will have to find other means to take care of business with the county — including online, by mail, email and in some cases drop boxes. KSST talked to some of the district and county officials to see what services are offered as an alternative to face-to-face interactions at various county offices. Below are some of the options available for...

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City National Bank Restricting Access To Lobby Services In All Branches
Mar23

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...

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Alliance Bank To Limit Lobby Services
Mar23

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,...

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Hopkins County Emergency Management Team Updates Public: 03/23/2020
Mar23

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...

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Hopkins County Commissioners Extend Disaster Declaration Until April 3rd
Mar23

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...

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Elementary Study Packets Ready For Pick Up March 21 At Sulphur Bluff ISD
Mar21

Elementary Study Packets Ready For Pick Up March 21 At Sulphur Bluff ISD

Online Class Materials For Sulphur Bluff ISD Students Now Available Sulphur Bluff ISD announced information regarding distance learning instructional plans for elementary and secondary levels while school remains closed as required by the state due to COVID-19 concerns. Online classes were made available starting Friday, March 10. Elementary study packets are ready and may be picked up curbside between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, March...

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How To Pay Bills, Tickets While City of Sulphur Springs Offices Are Closed To Public
Mar20

How To Pay Bills, Tickets While City of Sulphur Springs Offices Are Closed To Public

Sulphur Springs Public Library Offers Curbside Checkout All City of Sulphur Springs facilities were closed to the public as of Friday, March 20, a precautionary measure to protect the community and city staff as more people are being diagnosed across the state, country and world with COVID-19. Sulphur Springs City government will continue to operate, with all operations at the core of city government still functioning. There will...

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North Hopkins ISD To Remain Closed Through April 3
Mar19

North Hopkins ISD To Remain Closed Through April 3

Elementary To Begin Distance Learning To Begin Next Week North Hopkins ISD will remain closed until April 3, per Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement today. NHISD officials will continue to monitor the situation to determine if closure will need to continue past April 3. While the school is closed, NHISD will still provide instructional supports and provide distance learning for students. NHISD teachers and staff began contacting...

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Sulphur Bluff ISD To Remain Closed Through April 3
Mar19

Sulphur Bluff ISD To Remain Closed Through April 3

School Meal Program, Home Work To Begin Sulphur Bluff ISD will remain closed until at least April 3, due to the unprecedented situation of the Novel Coronavirus and the many health concerns surrounding our community at large, SBISD Superintendent Dustin Carr posted in a letter to “Bear Family” to the school website and Facebook page at 3:20 p.m. Thursday. sbisd Students will still be required to do school work, however....

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Como-Pickton CISD To Be Closed Until At Least April 10
Mar19

Como-Pickton CISD To Be Closed Until At Least April 10

Meals Available For Children, Prom Cancelled, Graduation Still On Como-Pickton CISD Thursday afternoon made several announcements Thursday afternoon, including extending closure of schools to April 10, the availability of meals for children, prom, high school and eighth grade graduations. School Closure, Instruction Due to the ever increasing spread of COVID-19 in Texas, the closure of Como-Pickton schools has now been extended beyond...

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