HOA Presents UNT Jazz Strings Lab

Join us on Tuesday, April 4, in the clubhouse ballroom for a concert by the UNT Jazz Strings Lab. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 7 p.m. The Jazz Strings Lab, under the direction of Scott Tixier, is a new performing ensemble of the internationally acclaimed Jazz Studies Division within the…

U.S. Military History: The Tomb

Ross Dunfee “Soldier, put those bodies in the graves and get them buried.” “Sargent, what names should I put on each of the grave markers?” “I don’t know. For now, just mark it Unknown.” This conversation has occurred throughout many wars around the world. Identifying and repatriating the deceased is a logistical nightmare. It is…

Sigma Chi Brothers

Dave Parker The Robson Ranch Sigma Chi Brothers held their January meeting at the usual round table at the Grill. With 10 Brothers all sitting around the round table, it was certainly a full house on a rainy day. Brother Mick Fox, Chapter Chaplain, began the meeting with a prayer. Brother Chuck Newcomer announced the…

Artist Spotlight: JJ Melkus

Sandy Hestes Our 44-year-old and youngest artist resident hails from Nebraska. He now lives with his father Gordon Melkus here at the Ranch. JJ holds a degree from Fresno College in CNC (Computer Numeric Control). An avid sports fan, JJ enjoys football, ice-hockey, and soccer. His favorite teams are the Eagles, the Devils, and Liverpool…