David Zapatka The ESPY Awards, or Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, are an annual American awards show produced by ESPN that recognizes individual and team athletic achievements and other sports-related performances. The awards are presented for achievements during the calendar year preceding the ceremony. Has pickleball ever been recognized in the ESPY Awards ceremony?…
Tag: Community
September 2025, Clubs & Classes
Lions Club – September 2025
Lions Club News Steve Arden On July 17 and 24 the Robson Ranch Lions Club asked our community to help support the folks in Kerrville, Texas, after the devastating floods that occurred on the 4th of July weekend. Our community eagerly stepped forward and demonstrated the love and kindness that Robson Ranch residents are known…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Happy Tails Dog Club Looks Ahead to Exciting Fall Lineup
Lorraine Wilson On July 12 the Happy Tails Dog Club welcomed Joseph and Rebecca Fairchild of JRK9 as guest speakers. The Fairchilds offered members a practical and detailed overview of various training collars used in dog training. They emphasized that these tools should never be used casually or without guidance, noting the importance of working…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
NxNW—Heat, Parades, and ‘Christmas in July’
Cherlyn Conway It’s common not to see your neighbors out much, with the dog days of summer upon us here at the Ranch. The exception could be on the streets of Osprey, Brant, Cinnamon, and Willet (known as the NxNW neighborhood). The heat doesn’t appear to stop this group. You still find neighbors attending monthly…
July 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking
David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…
Clubs & Classes, July 2025
Robson Ranch Women’s Club Community Outreach
KD Rutherford Community Outreach continues to be busy. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Snack Pack Project. Together we filled 325 snack packs with 20 items in each, about 1,263 pounds of food, which equates to $3,100, which were provided to families with school-age children who came to Denton Community Food Center in June.…
July 2025, Religion
Not Alone
Pastor Virgil Lee Hello Robson Ranch, First and foremost, I would like to express my family’s profound appreciation for the welcome we have received from New Life Church and the community at large. Our move to Texas has been smooth and joyful. My son Ayden says he feels more at home than he did in…
June 2025, Religion
New Life Church Welcomes Pastor Virgil Lee
New Life Church is filled with excitement following the affirmation by membership vote on Nov. 18, 2024, of Pastor Virgil Lee as its new Senior Pastor. With deep roots in dedicated ministry and a clear vision, Pastor Lee is set to guide New Life Church, including a focused emphasis on the thriving Robson Ranch community,…
June 2025, Religion
Seeds of Grace
Linda Buishas My niece called me from her car one recent afternoon. I couldn’t hear her words for the squealing coming from her back seat. It was my two-year-old great-niece calling out my name. To someone else it might have been unintelligible babble, but to me, it was the sound of her pure love, music…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Lessons Learned from a Failed Campaign Run
Julie Greenawalt I recently had the opportunity to run for a political seat. While it was not successful, it was a wonderful learning experience. I want to share some of that with you in case you are feeling so inspired. They say that once you run, you will be a changed person. Yes, it changes…