Brenda Johnston, Administrative Assistant Robson Ranch welcomes the following new homeowners to the Ranch: William and Barbara Anderson, Craig and Lisa Bishop, Doris Bond, Debra Doyle and Michael Mestemaker, Dennis and Mimi Garstang, James Hamilton, Gail Kohn, Katherine Logan, Don Lucky, Robert and Alice Makowski, Franklin and Tracy Malafarina, Darren and Jennifer McHenry, Rodney and…
Category: August 2020
Religion, August 2020
Pastor’s Corner
Dr. Jim Mann “Out of the depths I call to you, LORD! Lord, listen to my voice; let your ears be attentive to my cry for help.” (Psalm 130:1–2, CSB) My mom used to say I was “trouble” with a capital T. It doesn’t offend me. Partly because it’s true. But also because trouble is…
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.…
Generals, August 2020
Mark Your Calendars
Shelbi Berg, Activities Director HOA Special Events Friday, August 14 Lonely Street Good Rockin’ Live Concert Canceled Saturday, August 22 Spring Rock n Roll Concert & Dinner Graceland Ninjaz Canceled Saturday, September 19 Business Expo Canceled Saturday, September 19 Rockin the Ranch Concert Series Petty Theft – Tom Petty Tribute (Please check email bulletins for…
Clubs & Classes, August 2020
Sassy Stampers Celebrate Christmas in July
JoAnn Gantos With the heat here in Texas, Christmas in July is always welcome. The Sassy Stampers recently met on Facebook live for our July 18 meeting. There are many tasks a project lead manages prior to our club meeting. Designing the card includes selecting a design, the cardstock, any design papers, stamping, die cutting or sometimes fussy cutting as…
Sports, August 2020
The Longest Day Alzheimer’s Golf Tournament at Robson Ranch on June 26
Lee Ann Kirby The Robson Ranch Community has done it again—pulled off a community golf tournament and set records for the Alzheimer’s Association. The community, along with a lot of the golfers here at Robson Ranch, set a record for the Alzheimer’s Association by raising over $9,000 at this event. Many thanks go to the golf tournament…
Sports, August 2020
The Third Shot Drop. Why Is It So Important?
David Zapatka The third shot drop is a shot performed near the baseline that lands softly in the opponents’ kitchen. The shot is designed with one thing in mind—get your team to the net. The mechanics of the third shot drop are simple. The ball sails up into the air and drops into the kitchen…
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.…
Generals, August 2020
2020 Garden Tour Canceled
DeLila Bergan, Media Relations Coordinator The Denton County Master Gardener Association regrets to announce that its 2020 Garden Tour has been canceled due to the pandemic. The 2020 tour had been scheduled for October 10, 2020. We hope to see you live at next year’s garden tour in the spring of 2021. Please watch for…
Generals, August 2020
The Home and Garden Show That Didn’t Happen
Sharon Foy That’s what Ways and Means Chair Nancy Garre likes to call it. Because of COVID-19, the Home and Garden Show was canceled this year. However, that did not deter Nancy and her committee. They continued to persevere and did a phenomenal job of working with the Home and Garden Show vendors and Justin Ace…