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Convention season is upon us, and the next few weeks will be busier than ever. I look forward to gathering with conservative friends during the NFRW Convention September 28th – October 1st, and our TFRW Convention October 12 – 14th. Following up on my August article, I am focusing on the “Iron Sharpens Iron” concept shown in our convention video. While “Iron Sharpens Iron” is a simple statement, it resonates deeply the ideas of leadership, personal growth, and the pursuit of...

Jimmy Carter’s presidency lit an intense interest in politics for Connie. At the time, there were no GOP state-wide office holders in Texas. In 1980, Connie walked her neighborhood in support of Ronald Reagan for President and realized that assisting in block-walks and phone-banks was a way of making a difference. She began volunteering for most county-wide and state-wide campaigns (too many to list!) as well as becoming active with the Republican Women of Gregg County (RWGC) and the Gregg...

Let Freedom Ring! On July 4, 1776, 56 men risked everything and gathered in Philadelphia to pass a resolution declaring their independence from England. Their vision, courage, commitment and sacrifice would not only usher in the greatest nation ever born, but also chart the course for a radical new way of thinking about government. The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, aside from God’s Holy Word, are the greatest documents ever written. The principals and values set forth in...

Edna Staudt was elected Justice of the Peace in Williamson County in 1994 and served in that position until the 2022 general election when she resigned to give of her numerous volunteer hours to her community and Leander Area Republican Women. Edna has been a member of the Republican Party since 1982 and served in many capacities such as Precinct Chair, Convention Chair, Organizational Committee Chair, Senatorial District Convention Secretary, and as a volunteer on numerous national, state, and local campaigns...

Today is the day! The first of many important convention deadlines is today, June 1st. If you haven’t submitted your applications for the NFRW Club Achievement, Caring for America, or Armed Forces awards you have until midnight tonight to submit them. The 88th regular legislative session is over and as always we saw important legislation passed, but not everything we worked for crossed the finish line. Governor Abbott wasted no time and called the 1st Special Session at 9 p.m. Monday...

Sharon Edwards’ fascination with politics began long before she was old enough to vote. It began when she found an “I Like Ike” button at the age of nine which she proudly wore and made her feel important. She has been an active volunteer in state and federal campaigns for years, and engaged in several Get-Out-the-Vote efforts. She has held many board positions in Austin Republican Women including the position of President of the club. One of her proudest achievements...