Kiwanis Club Supports Refuge for Women

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…

What Door Will You Open Today?

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 Members Learn About the State of Childcare in Texas

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…

School Board Candidates Recite the ABCs to Democratic Club

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.…

Denton County Master Gardener Association 2024 Annual Garden Tour

Beverly Duncan Inspiration and education abounded through self-guided tours of five unique Denton County properties located in Flower Mound and Double Oak, including four private gardens and one community garden. Attendees learned about mycology, erosion control, planting within HOA restrictions, and vegetable gardening, plus the importance of trees and planting native perennials in their landscapes.…