Weather Close to Home

David Laschinger You have probably wondered how much precipitation fell nearby or curious how hard the wind is blowing. But if you open one of the popular weather apps, the information is from stations at a school or airport several miles from your home. Is there a way to get weather information “close to home”?…

Friends of the Library: 2026 Book Talks

Carol Hart Perry Join friends who love to read at one of several planned Book Talk sessions at the Robson Ranch Library in 2026. The first session is Tuesday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. Four nonfiction books will be discussed, with approximately 20 minutes allotted per book. Scheduled are the following: • The Zhivago Affair:…

Celebrating Robson Library Volunteers

Ralph Berry Each year the more than 70 volunteers to the Robson Ranch Library donate more than 6,000 cumulative hours to keep the library running smoothly. Most of the volunteers take regular weekly shifts as “librarians” to help patrons locate books, puzzles, or movies; check items in and out; accept donations; manage the computers; or…

Plant Now for Spring Flowering Bulbs

Judy Allen As summer comes to an end, we anticipate what to plant this fall. The weather is bearable, and we know that this season is the best time to start almost any perennial, shrub, or tree. The same timing works best for spring flowering bulbs as well. Living in North Texas has some challenges…

The Season for Giving and Receiving

Betty Davis At our most recent quarterly luncheon, the Wildhorse Lady Niners selected Cumberland Youth and Family Services to support as our holiday charity. Those attending had the opportunity to hear Jennifer Jenkinson, Development Director, share that Cumberland offers a compassionate community for those in need of a safe place to call home by supporting…