Cynthia Drury Members of Fellowship at The Ranch Church recently took a short drive to the Texas Motor Speedway for a tour. After checking in, the group went to the ninth floor ballroom for a panoramic view of the 1,500 acre property. The ballroom was beautiful with large windows for viewing the track and surrounding…
Cris Thompson The first prayer we learn as Catholic children is the Sign of the Cross, which acknowledges one of the great mysteries of our faith: the belief in One God in Three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We often hear about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, or with God the Father, but…
Linda Buishas Ralph Waldo Emerson beautifully expressed gratitude for everyday blessings, saying, “For each new morning with its light, for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for love and friends, for everything Thy goodness sends.” Even more heartfelt, he wrote, “For flowers that bloom about our feet; for tender grass, so…
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Cathie Bonnell, said, “How about the word, ‘otrovert,’ for a word of the month?” I discovered that otravert is a new word that has not yet been accepted into the English language as an official word but is well on its way. It can already be found…
Alysa Sadkin Northlake Dental Studio is a modern, patient-centered dental practice dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a calm, welcoming environment. Founded by Dr. Jack Margavitch and Dr. Alysa Sadkin, the practice blends advanced clinical expertise with a personalized approach, ensuring every patient feels comfortable, informed, and valued from the moment they walk through the…
Ellen Sullivan When Ted and Carol Dunson and their daughter, Shannon, built their home in 2004, theirs was among the first 100 homes built in Robson Ranch. Ted planned his yard meticulously and still does all the work himself. However, he freely admits his wife is an excellent supervisor! The front yard is thoughtfully laid…
Mike Riewe On April 1 every home on Golden Rock Drive awoke to find their front yard bushes had Googly Eye Disease. It is unclear what started the outbreak. It may have spread like Timothy seeds on the wind. Most residents just rolled their eyes at the sight. The disease resolved overnight.
Mike Pate Retired Army Major Roy Walton The Day It All Changed: Eight months into Roy’s tour of Vietnam, a Medevac pilot radioed for help. He was pinned by heavy enemy fire and unable to evacuate wounded soldiers. Roy and two fellow Cobra pilots volunteered to act as decoys, drawing fire away so the Medevac…
Mary Ornberg The stage was set on March 29 for the greatest western show of all time. In the late 1890s, the little town of Astaire, Wyo. welcomed its new sheriff, Daisy Dandelion. Robson Ranch drama club’s production, Showdown at the Hoedown (or Somethin’ to Crow About), written by Geff Moyer, featured 22 spirited actors…
Steven Baringer Denton county 4-H is gearing up for an exciting summer filled with hands-on learning, new experiences, and plenty of fun as it announces three summer camp opportunities for youth across the county. Kicking off the summer is the Clover Kids Camp, scheduled for June 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the…