Jane Scholz Starting in January, the Robson Ranch Democratic Club (RRDC) will move its membership meeting dates to the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the clubhouse. The change is being made to make it easier to schedule candidate talks before early voting begins. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Democratic Club Offers Guide to Upcoming Elections
Vicki Baker Elections are typically about candidates running for a specific office and to determine who will represent us. But elections are also a chance for our voices to be heard in another way—a way which will guide our city and state into the future. The RR Democratic Club invited guest speakers Kevin Roden and…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Democratic Club Sweetens Up the 4th of July with a Watermelon Social
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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2023
Fourth of July Parade Unites Us
Vicki Baker 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…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Hello, Come on In! Democrats Hosted Open House
Vicki Baker Some were new to Robson Ranch. Some wanted to get to know their neighbors better. And some wanted to get more involved in their community. But all came to connect with fellow members of the RR Democratic Club at the May 20 Open House. Nearly 50 people attended this casual meet and greet…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Candidate Kelvin Leaphart Speaks to Democratic Club
Janie Cindric Candidate Kelvin Leaphart is running for Texas’ 26th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Michael Burgess has held that seat for 22 years. Mr. Leaphart believes it is time for a change in representation. He states he is fighting for a political system that serves the interests of hard-working, everyday…
Features, June 2023
Texas History: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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,…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Democratic Club Hosts Luke Warford, Railroad Commission Candidate
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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Fourth of July Parade Unites Us
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,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Democratic Club Sweetens Up July 4th with Watermelon Social
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…