Wayne Bowman, Hunt County Master Gardener , discusses factors in attracting butterflies and repelling armadillos in summer gardens, flower beds and lawns.

Derek Price, author of the "Cargazing" column in the Herald-Banner and syndicated nationally, reflects on a list of 20 cars and trucks selling better this year in the coronavirus pandemic than last year, such as the Chevrolet Silverado. Most auto sales have fallen drastically. Derek, owner of Celebrate Media Group in Greenville, says he's seen the demand for live streaming video for public events increase in recent weeks.

Dr. Nick Patras of the Texas A&M-Commerce Counseling Center reflects on an article reporting a study that finds the mental-health effects of the coronavirus may be more damaging in rural areas than in cities because fewer mental health services and facilities are available. Members of the public in need of counseling services may contact the Community Counseling and Psychology Clinic.

Alice Reese, Herald-Banner movie critic, reviews the new Tom Hanks movie "Greyhound," a World War II naval convoy story, which is new on Apple TV. Alice says four more Hanks movies are scheduled to be released during the next year, “News of the World,” “Elvis” (in which Hanks plays Elvis Presley's manager Col. Tom Parker), “Bios” and Disney’s live action “Pinocchio.”

Steve Killian, superintendent of Cooper Lake State Park , says a fisherman recently. set a new rod-and-reelrecord for the lake by catching a 55.33 pound flathead catfish. Steve says fishing at the lake has been good in general lately. Texas Parks and Wildlife warns that drownings are up 30% this year, and Steve offers tips on safe swimming.

Byron Taylor, the president and CEO of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce , says the chamber's Casino Night and Auction scheduled for Saturday, July 25 has been postponed until Saturday, October 3 because of the coronavirus resurgence. The chamber's annual golf tournament Friday, September 11 at Webb Hill Country Club is still on for now, with sponsors and teams now signing up.

Carol Taylor , chairman of the Hunt County Historical Commission, relates the story of J.D. (Duke) Jernigan, Jr., grandson of Commerce co-founder William Jernigan, who received acclaim as a star aviator during the Great Depression. He made a cross-country flight for Texaco towing a glider, and later became a top executive with the company. An historical designation is being sough for the home of Duke Jernigan's family on Bonham Street in Commerce.

Kim Saenz, director of the Hunt Regional Emergency Centers in Commerce and Quinlan, says they're providing coronavirus testing to people who turn up at the emegency centers, although there are places in Hunt County better suited to provide testing for people without symptoms, such as the office of their personal physician or minor-care or urgent-care facilities. Kim says Hunt Regional has made some changes in its rules for visitors because of the increase in coronavirus cases.

Dan Semprini, coordinator of fitness and well being at the Morris Recreation Center at Texas A&M-Commerce, says the MRC is open again for individuals who want to exercise. But Dan says there are many ways to stay fit at home and on your own. The MRC offers a number of virtual exercise classes at Active Anywhere.

Sarah Latham, Rains County Agrilife Extension Agent, discusses a recent chart produced by the Texas Medical Association , and shared on the Rains County Agrilife Facebook page, that shows the relative probability of catching the coronavirus from various activities. Sarah also comments on a perennial summer problem in Texas, avoiding ticks.