Lynn Stucky, DVM, Texas State Representative A recent poll of likely voters in Texas found that election integrity was among their top priorities for the Texas Legislature. As the discussion about the COVID-19 response continues, so does the conversation about ballot-by-mail and how to keep Texans safe. For starters, Texans already have the ability to…
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Features, August 2020
Designing At Carol’s: Positive Charge
Abby McIntyre We’ve done it, friend! We have officially made it to the hottest month of the summer. By this point the lightning bugs have made their glowy, cheerful appearance and the cicadas are singing their songs proudly in the trees to let us know the warm days are here. The sweltering heat can make…
Features, August 2020
New Book by Robson Ranch Author
Ron Moyne, a resident of Robson Ranch and contributing author to the Robson Ranch Library, has had a new book published. His publisher, Moonshine Cove Publishing, has signed him to a three book deal. The title for this one is Vindicta (vengeance in ancient Latin). It is a thriller and is available at Barnes and Noble. Ron…
Features, August 2020
Impromptu Walk for Racial Equality
Joan Muyskens Pursley When Robson Ranch HOA cancelled the annual July 4 parade, residents celebrated Independence Day in a variety of ways, including a parade of cars, a flyover, and an impromptu walk by some fifty or sixty residents in support of social justice and racial equality. All wore masks and practiced social distancing from non-family members.…
Features, August 2020
21-Gun Salute
Sam Karr Military life and ceremonies are steeped in tradition and symbolism. One of the best-known military traditions is the 21-gun salute, but few know the meaning behind it and the traditions that sparked it. The tradition of rendering a salute by cannon originated in the 14th Century as firearms and cannons came into use.…
Features, August 2020
Water Works
Jessica Small, Better Living for Texans Extension Agent Summer time in Texas means hot and humid temperatures and high heat index levels that may cause discomfort to many. It is very important that we take care of ourselves whether being indoors or outdoors in the summer months. A great way to do this is by…
Features, August 2020
Word of the Month: Contumacious
David Zapatka Sister and reader Judy Haberstroh wrote after reading the June column, “This one is interesting. Initially I was leaning toward using ‘yet’ but once I saw the specific definition of ‘still,’ I felt that was the correct word. However, when talking, I would more likely place the word ‘still’ after ‘it’s’ rather than at the end…