Steve Killian, superintendent of Cooper Lake State Park , says the park is open again for day-use only (no camping allowed). Masks and social distancing are required, and the park playground equipment is not open for children. Entry fees must be paid online in advance. Those with a season pass should also go online to get a permit.

Dr. Nick Patras, director of the Texas A&M-Commerce Counseling Center , considers a recent USA Today article, "Five Ways You Can Stay In Control of Your Life During the Covid-19 Pandemic." One way is keeping a "to-do" list of things to do with your time each day. Dr. Patras also recommends limiting the amount of time you watch or listen to the news about the coronavirus situation.

Kim Saenz, director of the Hunt Regional Emergency Centers in Commerce and Quinlan, says more testing for the coronavirus is now available, through Hunt Regional Medical Center , the emergency centers, and local medical labs. Hunt Regional is asking for retired health-care professionals to volunteer to help in the emergency. Also, Hunt Regional has a link on its web page to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) self-checker for coronavirus.

Hunt County Master Gardener Wayne Bowman says a good way to start vegetable gardening is by "square-foot gardening" in a space as small as four feet by four feet. Wayne recommends a raised bed, which could even be on a platform.

Susan Lanning, the director of the Audie Murphy-American Cotton Museum in Greenville, says the museum is collecting the writing of people who are staying at home during the coronavirus crisis, in the form of diary and journal entries. Photos and art are also being requested. The documents will provide an excellent historic record of this unprecedented period. The museum also has started a new YouTube page that may be useful for parents providing at-home education for their children.

Emily Glass, vice president of the Alliance Bank , owner of the Venue at 219 , and former mayor of Sulphur Springs , says a customer of the Plain and Fancy Sandwich Shop recently contributed enough money for the business to make its payroll during the coronavirus crisis. Emily also discusses the decision of the Sulphur Springs City Council to create a curfew for youngsters 16 and under in the downtown area, and the sidewalk project now underway on Connally Street, where many historic homes are

Dr. Karri McCreary, Greenville veterinarian and co-owner of the Greenville Animal Hospital , discourses on some of the problems that occur between pets and senior citizens , and how to create the best matches for each.

Dr. Nick Patras, director of the Texas A&M-Commerce Counseling Center , says while at home waiting out the coronavirus, it's important to maintain a normal routine, of waking at a certain hour and doing the usual things necessary to prepare the the day. Dr. Patras says many students are finding it difficult to be back at home with parents and siblings after becoming accustomed to a certain amount of independence while away at college.

Pud Kearns with Housewarmers of Greenville says the Hunt Regional Health Care web page features a link to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) self-checker for the coronavirus, which will help determine if you have symptoms of the illness. Pud also reports that the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum is asking us to keep a journal or diary during the stay-at-home period while the virus threat remains high.

Cynthia Beacom, Hunt County Master Gardener , says perennials are economical and relatively easy to manage in the garden. She says one of her favorites is the purple coneflower . She says other colors of the plant don't work as well for her. She also recommends Jacob Cline bee balm (which attracts bees) and John Fanick phlox (which attracts butterflies).