Vicki Baker Robson Ranch is situated on the once open Texas prairie. Today, there’s no sagebrush tumbling down dusty streets. Horses aren’t the main mode of transportation. And longhorn cattle don’t roam freely in open pastures. What Robson Ranch does have is a diverse community. A colorful mosaic of people of differing backgrounds, ethnicities, nationalities,…
Tag: Voices United
Clubs & Classes, July 2026
Voices United Sleepover
Jane Scholz Harking back to the childhood days when we got excited about a sleepover at a friend’s house, 30 Voices United members gathered at the home of Lisa Olson for an Unsleepover celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. An Unsleepover is when you put on your pajamas, go to a friend’s house, have a few drinks, snacks, and…
Clubs & Classes, July 2026
Voices United June Meeting
Jane Scholz At their June meeting, Voices members learned about support services for the 45,000 service veterans who live in Denton County from the Military Veteran Peer Network. The speaker was Kasey Brown, a former Marine who served five years as a helicopter mechanic and marksmanship coach. He shared his struggle transitioning to civilian life…
Clubs & Classes, June 2026
A Day of Connection in: VU Club Brunch and Theater Experience
Ginger Shepard Members of Voices United gathered for a day that blended the charm of downtown dining with the thought-provoking power of live theater. The outing, which began with brunch and culminated in a live performance of To Kill a Mockingbird, offered a perfect opportunity for friendship and reflection. The group met at the Chestnut…
Clubs & Classes, June 2026
Voices United Spring Patio Party
Dianne Ace On a lovely spring evening, the members of Voices United gathered together with their plus ones on the Patio at the Grill for socializing and dinner. This is always a great opportunity to get to know one another in an informal setting. The Grill prepared hamburgers with all of the fixings, along with…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Voices United Guided by History at Passover Seder Sampling
Vicki Baker Curious and uncertain about one of the most significant and widely observed Jewish holidays? Not fully knowing the history and traditions of Passover? That was certainly true for many members of Voices United. Through the organization’s diversity in action committee, we sat down together for a Passover Seder Sampling. Hosted by Jackie Killingsworth,…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
VU Members View Black Photojournalism Exhibit
Jane Scholz Voices United (VU) members saw photos most white folks missed for most of the 20th century. Today we are used to seeing the faces of people of many different skin colors in our media—TV shows, Facebook posts, YouTube, and TikTok videos, but this was not the case before the mid–to-late 1980s. Voices United…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
Voices United Learns Galveston History from Dr. Andrew Torget
Dianne Ace Galveston may be a popular Spring Break destination, but it also has a fascinating history. This was the subject of the March meeting of Voices United. Dr. Andrew Torget, a professor of history at the University of North Texas, spoke to the members about the improbable rise of Galveston from an abandoned sandbar…
April 2026, Generals
Voices United Members Visit Texas First Ladies Historic Collection
Dianne Ace Members of Voices United traveled to Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in March to view the Texas First Ladies Historic Gown Collection. The Collection was started in 1935 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Today, the collection has over 40 gowns with approximately 17 on display…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
Voices United Revisits a Vanished Community
Vicki Baker It was located in Central Denton just south of the town square and extending to Cottonwood and Pecan Creeks. The prosperous working and middle class enclave was home to nearly 60 homes with well-tended gardens. There were paved streets, electricity, phone lines, and automobiles. Residents often worked as professionals and business owners. The…