Since its founding, Cooper has served as the center of attractions for Delta County.
The city became host to several small schools and churches.
In 1955, the construction of Cooper Lake was authorized.
In 1986, major work on the lake began, and the lake was finished in 1991.
The lake is now the most popular tourist attraction in the area.
Boating, swimming, and fishing are available at Cooper Lake.
The main fish stocked in the lake are catfish, largemouth bass, and crappie.
Along the north shore of the lake is the Doctor's Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State Park.
The park contains several picnic areas, campgrounds, and a large swimming area on Cooper Lake.
The park also contains several hiking and equestrian trails.
On the eastern edge of the lake near the Cooper Lake Dam is the Wildlife Observation Deck, a large birdwatching platform.
Along the west and northwest shores of the lake is the Cooper Wildlife Management Area.
The park was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and protects four unique habitat types.
These are wetland, Blackland Prairie, Upland Post Oak, and Bottomland Hardwood.
The park contains several hiking trails, as well as birdwatching stations and wildlife viewing areas.
The park allows fishing and hunting to visitors if they have a proper license.

Cooper is also host to the annual Chiggerfest.
The event, held every October, serves as a social gathering for the region.
The two-day event begins with an open-air concert in Historic Cooper Square.
Other events include a 5K run/walk and smashing a car.
The festival includes numerous street vendors and a children's area.
Patterson Memorial County Library is also located in Cooper, as well as a 15-acre (6.1 ha) municipal park, and numerous recreational and community centers, including the historic McKinney Home, the house of Dr. John and May McKinney, which was built in 1912 and later restored by their decedent author Susan Albright Hyde.
Since its founding, Cooper has served as the center of attractions for Delta County. The city became host to several small schools and churches. In 1955, the construction of Cooper Lake was authorized. In 1986, major work on the lake began, and the lake was finished in 1991. The lake is now the most popular tourist attraction in the area. Boating, swimming, and fishing are available at Cooper Lake. The main fish stocked in the lake are catfish, largemouth bass, and crappie. Along the north shore of the lake is the Doctor's Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State Park. The park contains several picnic areas, campgrounds, and a large swimming area on Cooper Lake. The park also contains several hiking and equestrian trails. On the eastern edge of the lake near the Cooper Lake Dam is the Wildlife Observation Deck, a large birdwatching platform. Along the west and northwest shores of the lake is the Cooper Wildlife Management Area. The park was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and protects four unique habitat types. These are wetland, Blackland Prairie, Upland Post Oak, and Bottomland Hardwood. The park contains several hiking trails, as well as birdwatching stations and wildlife viewing areas. The park allows fishing and hunting to visitors if they have a proper license.
Cooper is also host to the annual Chiggerfest. The event, held every October, serves as a social gathering for the region. The two-day event begins with an open-air concert in Historic Cooper Square. Other events include a 5K run/walk and smashing a car. The festival includes numerous street vendors and a children's area. Patterson Memorial County Library is also located in Cooper, as well as a 15-acre (6.1 ha) municipal park, and numerous recreational and community centers, including the historic McKinney Home, the house of Dr. John and May McKinney, which was built in 1912 and later restored by their decedent author Susan Albright Hyde.
Cooper, Texas