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Museum schedules packed with June events TEXARKANA — The Texarkana Museums System has gradually reopened its downtown properties, and that continues in June with many activities planned, starting with hoverboards. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:37pm

Texas-side farmers' market opens Saturday TEXARKANA, Texas — Saturday brings with it even more opportunity to buy local fresh produce and homemade goods in person. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:35pm

Rewind has the right mix TEXARKANA — With five musicians coming into the band with different influences, Rewind finds its niche with a great interpersonal mix and a love for classic rock. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:32pm

The show goes on for Silvermoon thespians TEXARKANA, Texas — Silvermoon Children's Theatre's young thespians did not let social distancing deter them from taking to the stage, but this stage was online. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:30pm

'Blood Red' a different sort of song This week in 1973: Sources revealed that President Richard Nixon approved a "partly illegal" '70 internal security plan; The United States asked Costa Rica to extradite financier Robert Vesco; Nixon ordered a 60-day freeze on all retail prices; and a singer from Seminole, Texas, released what would become her 5th hit record. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:27pm

best Bets (Deadline is 10 a.m. Tuesday. Entries should be emailed to [email protected]) Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 5:10pm

How vitamin D can help D-feat COVID-19 When Cab Calloway sings the refrain "hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee hi" in the classic jazz song "Minnie the Moocher" he's not advocating that you take high doses of vitamin D supplements. But it turns out, that would be good advice — especially these days. A new study published in the journal Aging Clinical and Experimental Research found a correlation between low blood levels of vitamin D and susceptibility to and death from COVID-19. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 4:29pm

Fix your home office and stop letting your desk ruin your back If you've spent the quarantine working from home at length, you probably know it can be a real pain in the neck - and back, and hips, and shoulders. by The Philadelphia Inquirer Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 4:28pm

The difference between washing and sanitizing Dear Readers: What's the difference between hand-washing and hand-sanitizing? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov/handwashing), hand-washing is done with soap and water, and you are removing all types of dirt and germs from your hands. Hand-sanitizing is killing particular germs on the skin. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 4:26pm

Woman out of patience with friend's drama-filled life Dear Abby: My friend "Kate" has had a lot of trauma in her life, and she feels things very deeply. She has experienced assault, the suicide of a close friend, the death of several family members, discovered she can't have children, and managed to escape an abusive relationship, all in the last five years or so. Published Jun. 3 2020 @ 4:24pm

Whip up homemade mayo for the best sandwiches and salads Making mayonnaise from scratch requires only four pantry staples and takes less time than running to the store for a new jar. Once you've got it, the BLTs, tuna and/or egg salad in your days ahead will be better for it. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 5:03pm

It's time for a new obsession - homemade barbecue sauce Welp, it's finally what passes for spring here in my hometown of Chicargo. The sun be warmish, the trees doth bloometh, and enticing aromas from backyard grills waft gently through the protective layers of my seasonally appropriate lightweight face mask. But, darn-it-all to heck if I didn't forget to put barbecue sauce on my weekly Instacart order. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:58pm

This salad has everything Salad greens are loaded with vitamins and minerals and relatively easy to throw together, with a minimum of fuss or effort. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:57pm

Fresh, flavorful dishes await when there are herbs in the garden Every cloud has a silver lining, right? Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:56pm

Veggies fit into any healthy eating plan Vegetables are versatile and will fit into any healthy eating plan. Whether you enjoy them raw or cooked, in a casserole or stir-fry, they are nutritional powerhouses with vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Plus, they are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories and contain no cholesterol. by Carla Due Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:55pm

Changing identities brings up questions of etiquette Dear Abby: My 13-year-old son and I recently had a discussion that maybe you can help clarify. We are seeing more about trans people these days, and I'm not sure how to address them. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:40pm

Best way to freeze cookies depends on type of recipe Dear Heloise: What is the best way to freeze cookies? — Jo in Ohio Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:39pm

Did you hear about perils of sudden hearing loss? Lance Allred, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2008 and 2009, was the first deaf NBA player. Hearing impaired since birth, he was able to excel in high school and college ball, become a pro and, after he retired, an in-demand motivational speaker. But many folks don't have years to learn to manage their hearing challenges; instead, they're surprised in their 50s or 60s by sudden hearing loss. Too many fail to act quickly enough to prevent it from becoming permanent. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:38pm

Engineer? Cancer expert? Physicist? | They're coronavirus researchers now It was 2 a.m. on a Saturday morning in March, and Matthew Grayson was exhausted. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:37pm

Plastered pachyderms | Elephants really can't hold their liquor Humans are not the only animals that get drunk. Birds that gorge on fermented berries and sap are known to fall out of trees and crash into windows. Elk that overdo it with rotting apples get stuck in trees. Moose wasted on overripe crabapples get tangled in swing sets, hammocks and even Christmas lights. by NYTimes News Service Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:34pm

Community Activities Dierksen Hospice Grief Support Group meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the 6500 N. Summerhill Road. Call 870-773-4353 or 903-793-6350. Published Jun. 2 2020 @ 4:27pm

Today in History fo 6-2 Today is Tuesday, June 2, the 154th day of 2020. There are 212 days left in the year. by Associated Press Published Jun. 1 2020 @ 9:54pm