Category: March 2022

U. S. Military History: Some U.S. Coast Guard History

Ross Dunfee Lighthouses On Aug. 7, 1789, in the ninth act of the first U.S. Congress, 12 lighthouses were transferred to the federal government, and the United States Lighthouse Establishment (USLHE) was created under the Department of the Treasury, then Revenue, then Treasury. Because of poor management and poor lighting at lighthouses, the Lighthouse Board…

‘Rockin’ The Ranch’ Concert Series: Eat A Peach!

Stan Brein Everyone was ready for some Southern Fried Rock on Friday, Feb. 18, as we welcomed Schroomville – The Allman Brothers Tribute to the Ranch. That Florida-Georgia sound came through in timeless fashion. The Allman Brothers have an unmistakable sound that incorporates elements of blues, jazz, and country music. Formed in 1969, they were unique…

RMGA February Roundup

The Robson Ranch Men’s Golf Association, like all of us, has had to deal with Mother Nature these past few weeks. The MGA had to cancel several events because of hard freeze conditions, requiring the putting greens to be covered. However, one event that was not canceled because of weather was the annual Scramble From…

Happy Tails Dog Club New Logo Contest

Lorraine Wilson The Robson Ranch Happy Tails Dog Club is sponsoring a first-ever contest for a new club logo. All Robson Ranch residents are eligible to enter this contest. The logo should reflect our club members’ love of their dogs. The final image should be submitted in a format suitable for use on our website,…

Supplies Needed for Local Dog Shelter

Eileen Pierson I need supplies to continue making dog beds for the local shelter, Apollo Rescue and Support, in Justin. It’s a no-kill shelter and only gets money from grants, donations, etc., and not from any surrounding township like Denton does, so please help. Here is what I need the most—but I stress on all…

Happy Tails Dog Club

Lorraine Wilson The Robson Ranch Happy Tails Dog Club meets the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m., in the CATC building, Room 103. We invite everyone who has a dog or is interested in dogs to join our club. New membership dues are $10 per household per year, and renewal is $5. Check…

Fellowship at the Wildhorse Grill!

Cynthia Drury The third Friday of each month, members of the Fellowship At The Ranch Church come together at the Wildhorse Grill for the Fellowship Friday Lunch. It doesn’t matter what the weather is like, in the lounge there is companionship, conversation, good food, and lots of smiles. Coming together helps forge friendships, provides a…

‘Singing Valentines’ Spread the Love

Frances Hackley, Publicity Chair The Robson Ranch Music Club started the year off with “Singing Valentines” once again this year. Again, they were well received in the community. The singers went house to house “spreading the love” around Robson. We could not have asked for better weather, especially in our more-times-than-not crazy February. The sun…