Surrounded by friends and family under the shade of canopies natural and otherwise, Dale Roberson July 6 proudly outlined his new goal of living past the age of 90.

The announcement elicited smiles and applause from those who came to not only celebrate Roberson’s 82nd trip around the sun at his property near Driftwood, but a new chapter in his life. 

Several months ago, Roberson and the community mourned the loss of Joyce, his wife, in a tragic house fire that wiped out everything he had. ...