Linda Buishas A widow, a harlot, a devoted daughter-in-law, an adulteress, and a virgin all lived in a time when women had few rights or choices. They hold the distinction of being the only mothers listed in Matthew’s account of our Lord’s genealogy, an honor customarily held only by men. Only one of them knew…
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch welcomed Executive Director Christine Mann for her presentation on Refuge for Women. Refuge for Women is the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides a continuum of care for women aged 18 and older who have escaped human trafficking or sexual exploitation. The North Texas site is…
Sandy Hestes When we come to a door (or window), we have a choice. We can open it, close it, walk by it, walk through it, bang on it, paint it a bright color, or ignore it. “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed…
Voices United’s featured speakers in April were Michelle Salazar Perez and Zutella Vea Holmes, both affiliated with UNT. Professor Perez holds the prestigious Velma E. Schmidt Endowed Chair for Early Childhood Education, and Ms. Holmes is pursuing her doctoral studies in the Early Childhood Studies program. “Texas’ investment in pre-K education falls approximately $2,000 below…
Vicki Baker There are more than 90,000 school board members serving America’s 51.5 million K-12 students in over 17,000 regular and charter school districts across the country. School board members comprise the nation’s largest body of elected officials. They are guardians of the public trust, and their primary focus is academic excellence for all students.…
Lorraine Wilson In the heart of the Robson Ranch woodworking community, a transformation is taking place, driven by the vision and dedication of one member, Greg Kohn. It all began with a simple idea born from a cluttered workshop. Greg, surveying the chaos of shelves overflowing with tools like sleds, miter gauges, and jigs, saw…