Machelle Burtless The 89th Texas Legislative session is now underway! To show support for our District 64 House Representative Andy Hopper, two members of the Conservative Women of Action (CWA), Machelle Burtless and Julie Greenawalt, traveled to Austin in January. They visited Representative Hopper and his staff at the Texas Capitol on Jan. 14 as…
Lynne Kelsey Fresh from ringing in the new year, three members of the Conservative Women of Action and their spouses traveled to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 2 to celebrate the swearing-in of our new congressman Brandon Gill. After arriving and checking in, Suzie Kardong-Edgren, Julie Greenawalt, and Lynne Kelsey and their husbands met up with…
Tim McCormick “The Social Event of the Year!” The Robson Ranch Republican Club held its much-anticipated Inaugural Ball on Jan. 20, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. With a theme patriotically draped in red, white, and blue, the ballroom was transformed into a breathtaking spectacle that could have graced the pages of any high-end…
Jane Scholz The subject of immigration is a hot topic these days, especially in Texas. That’s why Robson Democratic Club members devoted their January meeting to a discussion of the issue in preparation for the activity expected in the next four years. Members prepared for the meeting by taking a short quiz to test their…
KD Rutherford Our entertainment for the February program will be at Theatre Denton. Theatre Denton serves as one of the oldest community theaters in the North Texas area. They will bring us Love on Broadway. From the amazing actors and singers of Denton’s premier theater, we will enjoy showtunes and dance numbers celebrating love. There…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the new year begins, it’s a time for resolutions and extending the commitments to your digital life. Maintaining online privacy and security is especially important in today’s interconnected world. Here’s a simple guide to help you clean up and protect your online presence in 2025: Review Your Accounts.…
KD Rutherford Community Outreach Suzanne Spisak presented the charities that we will support in 2025. Last July the members were provided with a list of charities that benefit the underserved population of Denton County who are not affiliated with any political or religious organization. Based on the survey responses, the following charities received the most…
Jane Scholz Voices United members signed up in January to mark Jan. 20, the Martin Luther King annual day of service, with three projects, working through the Chisholm Trail Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP is a federally authorized national service program of AmeriCorps Seniors that provides volunteers age 55+ with the opportunity to apply…
Dianne Ace Members of Voices United traveled to the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Denton to volunteer at the MLK Day Celebration on Jan. 20 as part of the National Day of Service. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday honoring Dr. King’s contributions to civil rights and promoting community…
Emily Coffman Richardson The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) is pleased to announce Emily Coffman Richardson as its newly elected president. She took office on Jan. 1, 2025. A distinguished professional genealogist and lecturer based in Denton, Texas, Emily brings extensive experience in genealogical research, education, and society leadership to her new role. Emily’s journey…