Ed Jones, Pastor Above prayer, one of our duties as a Christian citizen is to vote. Proverbs 25:19 says that “Putting confidence (or voting for) in an unreliable man is like chewing with a sore tooth, or trying to run on a broken foot.” God wills us to put our trust in people of character.…
Religion, October 2020
Pastor’s Corner
Dr. Jim Mann “For he is our peace, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility … He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he put the hostility to death.” (Ephesians 2:14, 16) Ours is a world of…
Generals, October 2020
New Recruits: An Alternative to Defunding The Police
Dr. Lynn Stucky, Texas State Representative On Sept. 1, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) opened the application portal to a new student loan repayment assistance program targeted at recruiting college-educated Texans to serve as peace officers. When the bill that authorized this program (SB16) passed the Texas House last year, I was elated…
Features, October 2020
Designing With Carol
Thank You for Being a Friend Abby McIntyre Hello friend! It is officially autumn. Suddenly the sunshine isn’t so sweltering, and the breeze is just a little cooler. Visions of pumpkins, spiced cider, and warm family gatherings have started to fill everyone’s heads. The coziness and warmth autumn brings is just what the doctor ordered…
Front Page, September 2020
Robson Ranch Women’s Club Backpack Drive: Huge Success!
Sharon Foy The rain stopped, the clouds stayed, and it was a wonderful morning of gathering backpacks and seeing friends, all while social distancing and wearing masks, of course! At 11 a.m., Stephanie Honeycutt from Friends of the Family drove away with their van filled to the top. Inside were 156 backpacks, 88 for K-5…
Sports, September 2020
“Fit for Life” with the Robson Ranch Table Tennis Club
Don Pooley Even with COVID-19 precautions and social distancing, club members continue to focus on table tennis play session activities as a means of remaining “Fit for Life.” Some of you may remember the 10 health benefits from table tennis: * Playing improves hand-eye coordination and it stimulates mental alertness, concentration and tactical strategy. *…
Front Page, September 2020
Champions Rotary Club of Justin Delivers Drinks and Sodas to Police and Firefighters
David Everly The Champions Rotary Club delivered drinks and sodas to local small town police and firefighters around Denton county. Cities included Justin, Ponder, Sanger, and Krum. The Champions Rotary Club meets every Wednesday morning from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Mule Barn Grill at 218 FM156, Justin, TX 76247. Come see us!
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Robson Ranch Women’s Club October 5 Luncheon
Sharon Foy In the month of ghosts and goblins and hopefully cooler weather, we have a wonderful treat for you for our October luncheon entertainment! Rhonda Medina, a professional actress, vocalist and celebrity impersonator from Hollywood, will be with us once again by popular demand, this time to give her exciting and comical impersonation of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Sassy Stampers: Say It with Sunflowers
JoAnn Gantos A bright cheerful sunflower surprise pop-up card was the Sassy Stampers August project. Once again, Tami Fenton provided another Facebook live recorded video that was posted on August 15. We are so grateful for this new technology that is keeping our club active. Another great thing about Facebook live is the video is stored…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Car Club Spotlight on Ricke Rubin’s Double Nickel Delivery
Ron Hoeberling The Rollin’ Ranchers Car Club members have a variety of cars from old to new, from antique to classic, and from sports cars to street rods. This is a story about Ricke Rubin’s 1955 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery street rod—The Double Nickel Delivery. When Ricke and his wife Pam moved from Illinois to Robson Ranch…