Scott Baker Texas has loads of great rivers, streams, and lakes, and you can find all kinds of fish in any one of them. The largemouth bass is the most popular. Any guesses what’s number 2? Yep, that’s Mr. Whiskers himself. The lowly, sometimes slimy—yet extremely tasty—catfish is the go-to species for those angling for…
Category: June 2022
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Music Club Welcomes the Denton Community Band
Frances Hackley, Publicity Chair The Robson Ranch Music Club is very excited to sponsor and welcome the Denton Community Band back to Robson. The band has not been here since 2019, of course, because of COVID-19. The band is conducted by Carol Lynn Mizell. She is a published composer and oboist herself. Carol-Lynn Mizell retired…
Generals, June 2022
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Recognizes National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month
Chandani Kothari, County Extension Agent, Family & Community Health Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recognizes National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Blood pressure is a term we hear at our doctor’s office, but understanding what it is and how it affects us can go far beyond those walls. According to the Center for Disease Control,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Garden Club Season Finale!
Erminja Maganja, Garden Club Publicity Chair A beautiful spring day awaited us on May 16, as some 50 Garden Club members assembled to close out our club year with the popular RR Garden Tour, visiting five lovely RR yards. Using golf carts as our primary transportation, we made our way across the Ranch to enjoy…
Features, June 2022
Military History
Irene Manning We recently commemorated two important dates in history: May 8 (V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe) and May 21 (Armed Forces Day). Soon, we will commemorate another important date: Sept. 2 (V-J Day, the end of World War II in the Pacific). I was eight years old and sitting in…
Generals, June 2022
Update from State Rep Lynn Stucky
Lynn Stucky As of May 24, the stage has been set for the 2022 November elections. There were numerous run-off elections in both the Democratic and Republican primaries, ranging from statewide offices to local Denton County seats. Here are some of the important elections and who you will see on your November ballot: Governor of…
Sports, June 2022
2022 Arlene Pfeil/Jim Greg Doubles Tournament Winners
Don Pooley And the winners are … Jack Zastrow and Bill Cashin. In second place was the team of Rosemary Simecek and Steve Rynn. Arlene Pfeil presented the winners’ trophies on May 25, after a playoff match (Jack and Bill winning 3 to 1) to determine the winners. Below are the team total wins through…
Generals, June 2022
Editorial Weekend Reminder
Hello Robson Ranch submitters! Remember—when the 26th falls on a weekend, the editorial deadline is the Friday before. This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the July edition is June 24 by 4 p.m. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or try…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Sigma Chi Brothers Meet
Dave Parker The Sigma Chi Brothers at Robson Ranch held their May meeting at the Wildhorse Grill. Brother Mick Fox began the meeting with a prayer. The Brothers rehashed the great Derby Day event that was held at the beginning of the month. Thanks again to Brother Chuck Newcomer for the coordination of the Derby…
Front Page, June 2022
Voices United Relax and Unwind—It’s Patio Time
Vicki Baker There are so many things to love about summer: sunshine, swimming pools, road trips, and watermelon. That extra hour or so of lingering sunlight and the warm evenings made Voices United members just about ready to POP—that is, ready to Party on the Patio! There’s not one good reason for confining the festivities…