Elise Spain Members of the Texas Master Naturalist-Elm Fork Chapter, serving Denton, Wise, and Cooke counties, recorded more than 20,000 service hours in 2020. Before the COVID pandemic, volunteers were active in nearly 40 projects that ranged from helping in the Denton County AgriLife office, to clearing trails at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center and…
Jim Mann He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. (Psalm 40:2) Once upon a time, a man was driving down a country road and decided to get out to stretch his legs and…
Tiffany Ramzy On Feb. 6, the African American Social Group (AASG) hosted a Zoom cooking class in honor of Black History Month. The session featured Chef D (Derris Mosley) of Sacramento, Calif., who runs D’s Word of Mouth Catering at www.dwomcatering.com/cooking-class, where he takes pride in delivering entrees inspired by fusing Southern fare with local Sacramento…
Frances Hackley, Publicity Chair Some members of the Robson Ranch Community Choir delivered Singing Valentines for the first time here in Robson on Sunday the 21st. Extreme cold caused the club to cancel the original date, which, of course, was Valentine’s Day. The postponement didn’t change the sentiment and love conveyed in the Valentines in the…
David Everly The second annual 100 Bird Clay Shoot for a Cause will benefit Justin Community Food Pantry, Life Works Community, Lance Thompson Elementary, and other local non-profits. The event will be held on April 9, at the Fossil Point Grounds at 7282 FM 61, Decatur, TX 76234. The cost is $125 per shooter or $500 for…
Francesca Romano The Paint & Palette Club (PPC) has some wonderful news and events planned for this new year. We are excited about starting this year with welcoming new members and establishing our very own monthly artistic column for the Pioneer Press. We welcome all artists who are intermediate to professional in artistic skill. So,…