Carol Taylor, chairman of the Hunt County Historical Commission , relates the story of Lt. Truett Majors , the U.S. Army Air Corps pilot who died on Dec. 8, 1941 in the Japanese attack on the Phillippines, and for whom Greenville's Majors Field Airport is named.

Sharon Feldt of Sulphur Springs, our books commentator, says Northeast Texas native Reavis Wortham's latest novel featuring the Texas Ranger Sonny Hawke, "Hawke's Fury," maintains the humor and action of the previous Hawke books. Wortham is from Paris. Sharon also reviews two books by East Texas author Maryann Miller, "Open Season" and "Stalking Season." Although they were published several years ago, they are timely in that they deal with racial tension involving the police.

Dr. Kent Montgomery, head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at A&M-Commerce, reflects on recent stories about the U.S. Navy's release of videos that seem to show UFOs in the sky, and new reports of fast radio bursts coming from far outside the Milky Way galaxy. And Kent says excellent viewing of Jupiter and Saturday will be available this month. Jupiter will reach its maximum brightness on July 14 and Saturn on July 20. They're visible low on the eastern horizon.

Alice Reese, Herald-Banner movie reviewer, says the Majestic 12 movie theater in Greenville has reopened along with Cinemax theaters in Dallas. Alice discusses the top streaming movies, including the no. 1 movie, "Bad Boys for Life."

Enola Gay Matthews, long-time KSST radio broadcaster, recently received the "Yellow Rose of Texas" honor from the governor's office. The honor is presented to Texas women for exceptional community service, and is the "highest award bestowed to women by the Texas governor." Jalinna Jones of Commerce won the honor in 2015.

Byron Taylor, president and CEO of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce , discusses plans for the city of Greenville's Fourth of July fireworks show, which has now been postponed because of the coronavirus threat. The annual Park Street Fourth of July parade has been cancelled. Byron also discusses the " Forward Greenville" surve y, that is seeking opinions from citizens on the future direction of the city.

Carol Taylor , chairman of the Hunt County Historical Commission, recently wrote about natural remedies used by Native Americans , in the context of the search for ways to treatment the coronavirus. Carol says the Native Americans observed how animals used plants in developing natural remedies. Blackberries were often used.

Commerce ISD superintendent Charlie Alderman discusses the planning for students to return to school on August 4, under the guidelines announced by the Texas Education Agency. Mr. Alderman says parents will receive a survey asking whether they want their children to receive traditional in-class instruction or receive instruction online. The surveys should returned by July 1.

Emily Glass, co-owner of The Venue at Two-Nineteen in downtown Sulphur Springs and former mayor, discusses the near-completion of a newly constructed section of State Highway 11 between Sulphur Springs and Commerce. Traffic is being allowed on the new roadway, but caution is recommended because of loose gravel. The new stretch of highway has been built to avoid some of the curves on Highway 11 near Sulphur Springs and to avoid what is considered a dangerously narrow bridge.

Sarah Latham, Rains County Agrilife Extension Agent, offers tips for safe and efficient outdoor grilling of meat, with summer here. The demand for grills , along with other outdoor home equipment, has risen as people kept indoors because of the coronavirus threat feel the urge to spend time outside.