Jane Scholz Like many seniors, Voices United members at Robson Ranch have been social distancing at home for 11 months, suffering the same sense of isolation that COVID-19 has forced on so many. In January, as COVID-19 reached its second peak in Texas, the Voices Caring Committee mobilized for the second time, to check in…
Joni Matthiessen Last month, I introduced the Ranch to our newest Woodworker of the Year, Loren Christensen. I’d like to expound just a bit more on all that Loren continues to provide for the Wood Shop. One Wednesday per month, there is an opportunity to sit in on classes taught by those in the know…
Bill Wright, Robson Ranch resident Almost everyone knows generally about the great mission of Habitat for Humanity—building affordable homes for low-income families who provide sweat equity, and make payments on their mortgage. Since I have served on the Board of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County for over a year and also serve as general…
Jesse Davis With the 2021 Texas Legislature in full swing, I’m reminded of those famous words, “no man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the Legislature is in session.” I’m also thankful that our Denton delegation are not the sort of legislators our glib friend had in mind. Of course, you know how legislative…
Worth Farabee On Jan. 21, State Representative Lynn Stucky (R-Sanger) was sworn in for a third term in the Texas House of Representatives in a subdued ceremony amid COVID protocols. The ceremony, conducted by Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs, kicked off the 140-legislative calendar. Over the next five months, Dr. Stucky and his colleagues…
Dianne Edmondson Remarkable progress has been made to contain/control the COVID-19 virus—two potent and remarkably effective vaccines are FDA approved and being mass-produced; at least two more are in final trial stages with potential FDA approval; and additionally, our own Texas A&M is partnering with a biotech company on yet a third potential vaccine. COVID-19 testing…