Vicki Baker There’s a famous quote attributed to Winston Churchill that goes, “History is written by the victors.” This belief could only be true if history was fixed, settled, and static. It never is. It keeps evolving. When new facts emerge, it gets revisited. That’s been the case with author and historian E. R. Bills,…
Margo Ways and Cheri Kennedy In August we were treated to a visit from a statewide candidate, Luke Warford, who’s running for Texas Railroad Commission. In case you’re wondering, the Texas Railroad Commission oversees the Texas oil and gas industry. This includes everything from permitting and inspecting new wells to pipeline construction, as well as…
The ol’ fashioned 4th of July Parade is a tradition in our community when Robson Ranch salutes America’s birthday. That sense of tradition is what brought people out in near 100-degree heat to celebrate the American spirit with family, friends, and neighbors. The RR Democratic Club was represented by decorated golf carts and autos, walkers,…
Vicki Baker On July 4, 1776, a homesick Thomas Jefferson was sweltering in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall as he added the finishing touches and flourishes to that historic document, the Declaration of Independence. Longing for his beloved Monticello where the watermelons were ripening on the vine, Jefferson didn’t get home for a slice of the juicy…
Vicki Baker Every eligible American wants to—and should—have a say in deciding which people and policies determine the future for our families, community, and country. Many of us—nearly 240 million citizens in this country—are eligible to vote, but only about 159 million voted in the 2020 national election, approximately 66% casting their ballots. Every state…
Vicki Baker (Contributors: Richard Kushmaul and Scott Baker) A simple question was posed: “What would Denton be like if everyone picked up at least one piece of litter?” The city challenged its residents to do just that as part of the “Great American Cleanup” campaign, the country’s largest community-based improvement program. Denton, one of more…
Vicki Baker We’re right in the middle of voting season for municipal, state, judiciary, and national elections. Voting is one of our most important rights, and in Texas, eligible electorates can vote by mail. Although it’s convenient and it’s safe, absentee voters must navigate an often-confusing patchwork of requirements. The RR Democratic Club invited speaker…
Vicki Baker There’s just something special about this time of year. The twinkling lights, the festive mood, and the neighborhood parties. There’s also a renewed energy and optimism about going into the new year. The RR Democratic Club’s annual holiday party was a time to recognize our achievements and define what it means for Democrats…
Vicki Baker Communities rely on police departments to “protect and serve” and, in turn, police rely on community support and cooperation, but the relationship is not always harmonious. Law enforcement officers are subject to the court of law, but also to the court of public opinion. In 2020, the death of George Floyd galvanized much…
Vicki Baker These days it’s hard to go two minutes without hearing news scrutinizing every facet of our federal government. With the overwhelming majority of media attention focused at the national level, local government is too often overlooked. Yet, in fact, the decisions, policies, and ordinances that matter most to the day-to-day affairs of our…