
Woman of Distinction – February 2025
Karen M. Marshall was born at Eglin AFB in Florida, to Air Force officers Peggy and Dave Marshall, and is the only civilian adult in her family. Her brother also served in the Air Force. She moved to Texas when her parents were transferred to San Antonio and has proudly resided there ever since first grade.
She attended St. Edward’s University and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.
She joined the Young Republicans of...

President’s Pen – February 2025
The Golden Age
It’s an exciting time to be a Republican. So many great changes are happening in America and Texas. Thank you President Donald J. Trump for paving the way to Make America Great Again! In the words of NFRW President Julie Harris, “Where do we go from here?”
The 89th Legislature has been called into session. Bills have been filed in both the House and Senate and we have to wait to see what comes out of Committee. Bills should...

Woman of Distinction – January 2025
Jillian Boldway is the Editor of the Texas Federation of Republican Women’s newsletter, TFRW Today, and was a Tribute to Women Honoree in 2022.
For five years, Jillian served as 3rd VP-Editor of Bexar County Republican Women (BCRW), producing their monthly newsletter, Elephant Print, which won a Best Newsletter Award in 2023. She also updated the club’s website, and created fundraising invitations, postcards, flyers, billboards, and press releases as needed for BCRW’s campaign activities and other organizations including the Republican Party...

President’s Pen – January 2025
Happy New Year!
Looking back at 2024, I am so proud of everything each and every one of you did to make this election too big to rig. Your commitment overwhelms me and I thank you for all you do. We made a difference and our great nation will finally be on the path to being “Great Again.”
History was made and you were part of that history. I hope you are looking forward to 2025. We elected our candidates and now...

Woman of Distinction – December 2024
Linda Kinney is the Treasurer for Kendall County Republican Women and also is the Vice-Chair of Kendall County Republican Party.
Linda is a long-time conservative grassroots activist who has worked to support the Republican Party and help conservative candidates get elected for most of her adult life. She has a long history of serving within her local party, auxiliary Republican groups, as well as the State Republican Executive Committee where she represented Senate District 25 for four terms. She served in...

President’s Pen – December 2024
Entering the Golden Age
We have so much to celebrate as we get ready to close this year! First and foremost, we elected President Donald J. Trump, JD Vance, Ted Cruz, and finally have a Red House and Senate.
God has given America a second chance and I embrace entering a GOLDEN AGE FOR AMERICA. We cannot take lightly that our Republican Party now has a new face of new Americans and we must willingly open our umbrella and share it with...