Holt County launches text messaging service

A new messaging system will keep Holt County residents abreast of up-to-date information.

Holt County Treasurer Shelly Ross told supervisors, last Thursday, that TextMyGov™ alerts were set to launch during the third week of November.

County residents may receive a text notification from 91896.

"This will be a legitimate text from Holt County," Ross said.

Residents who do not receive an initial text message may choose to opt in by texting HCALERTS to 91896. After placing the text, users will be asked to reply to the confirmation with "Yes" to receive notifications.

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