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Pat Hastings began her highly successful Federal Civil Service career as a Clerk Stenographer, GS-3, at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. She progressed rapidly during assignments in Dayton, Ohio; Randolph AFB in San Antonio, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Washington, D.C. She retired as the Deputy Director of Personnel for the Department of the Interior with the rank of SES-4 with more than 30 years of service. After retirement, she returned to San Antonio where she owned and operated several successful businesses and...

Convention season is here. This is what we look forward to every other year and WOW! Did it come really fast! I’m looking forward to the upcoming 43rd Biennial NFRW Convention in Orlando, on September 25th through the 28th. TFRW will have a total of 75 attending. One of the biggest Delegations! Last I heard, there will be approximately 1,100 NFRW members attending. I can’t wait to hear all the great speakers and to network with our state-wide sisters. Also, there...

Debi Hays is a leader whose career bridges public service, business, and community engagement. Debi served as the Ector County Judge from 2018 – 2022. After winning the Republican primary with a commanding 63% of the vote, she was appointed to the position in June 2018 to succeed the prior Judge. Debi brought visionary leadership to local government championing initiatives that improved infrastructure, public safety, environmental enforcement, and promoted ways to cut government spending. Her tenure was marked by bold decisions...

Our 3rd Quarter Board meeting at Round Rock was wonderful. So many great leaders from clubs attended. The highlight was the presentation of the 2026-2027 TFRW Slate of Officers. Congratulations to all of them! In addition, we recognized the 40 Under 40, 2nd Cohort. Senator Ted Cruz was our guest speaker at lunch updating us on everything happening in D.C., and a very special guest, Heidi Cruz, shared a few words with us as well. Robin Armstrong, RNC National Committeeman for...

Carolyn grew up in Houston. She attended North Texas State and the University of Houston earning a teaching degree with a minor in music. She has been part of several singing groups and even worked as a studio backup singer for recording artists. She has been married to her husband Jerry for 45 years. They share four grown children and have 10 grandchildren and one great grandson. In 2005, she and her husband made the Canyon Lake area their home. Carolyn...

It’s hard to believe that in just a few short days we will be celebrating the 4th of July, the birth of our great nation. 1776 marked the beginning of so many sacrifices made over generations to ensure “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” for so many generations to follow. Surviving for 249 years as a great nation is a major achievement in our history. Celebrating our Independence has become a tradition for many Americans: parades, festivals, family gatherings, picnics, and...