Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, associate professor of counseling at Texas A&M-Commerce, says the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitee of the University will host a town-hall webinar, "What Should White America Do to Improve Race Relations," at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 23). It will be a Zoom discussion and the link will be on the University web page.

Commerce Mayor Wyman Williams says city revenues from sales taxes and property taxes are holding up pretty well during the coronavirus crisis. The mayor says the city got a good audit report recently, that will help in the recruitment of new city manager.

Carol Taylor, chairman of the Hunt County Historical Commission , says a proposal to receive designation of a house at 1705 Bonham Street in Commerce as an historical site is being sought from the Texas State Historical Commission. The house originally belonged to J.D. Jernigan, son of William Jergigan, one of the co-founders of Commerce.

Steve Killian, superintendent of Cooper Lake State Park , says the park is now taking reservations for new overnigh- camping visits. When the park opened again to camping, only campers with existing reservations were being allowed. It is still recommended that you make camping and day-use reservations online. Also, Steve says the Lone Pine Boat Ramp at the Doctor's Creek unit is open again after repairs.

Alice Reese, Herald-Banner movie critic, reflects on stories of the beginnings of a comeback for drive-in movies as a result of the coronavirus. Also, Alice discusses new movies and other programs coming out during the month of June on Netflix .

Bert Cooper, director of Community Seeds of Lone Oak, says free food will be distributed to anyone who wishes to have it from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday (June 13) at Wesley United Methodist Church in Greenville. Also, Bert reflects on the death of George Floyd and the events that have ensued since then. Community Seeds is a faith-based charitable organization.

Sarah Latham, Rains County Agrilife extension agent, says volunteers in Rains County have made more than 1,000 face marks for medical personnel. Agrilife has provided tips for keeping face masks clean .

Jeremy Gamez, our personal technology commentator and the Interim Chief Information Officer of Texas A&M-Commerce, responds to an article asserting that working from home will be the "new normal" for many people after the coronavirus shut-down.

Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, associate professor of counseling at Texas A&M-Commerce , relates plans for a Zoom town-hall meeting on "What Does It Mean Today to be Black in America" at 1 p.m. today (Monday, June 8). Dr. Hendricks will moderate the discussion with A&M-Commerce faculty, staff and students. A&M-Commerce President Dr. Mark Rudin will also be a participaant. The town-hall meeting is open to the public. It will be available on the A&M-Commerce website.

Pud Kearns with Housewarmers of Greenville relates plans for a George Floyd peaceful protest march at 3 p.m. Sunday on Lee Street from Market Square to the Hunt County Courthouse. The gathering of marchers will begin at 2:30. The Corporation for Cultural Diversity and the local chapter of the NAACP are the primary organizers of the event.