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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...

Diane Dees is a leader in the Texas Federation of Republican Women. She is known to approach every challenge with determination. Her
professionalism attracts fellow team members and she consistently demonstrates confidence in completing projects and tasks effectively. Diane developed an interest in politics in 1994 and later joined the Richardson Republican Women. She has participated in state and national campaigns including those of George Bush, Pete Sessions, Angie Chen Button, and other local elections. Since 2005, Diane has attended Texas State...

I was honored to represent TFRW at the VEP Appreciation Conference May 3rd in Austin. The applause for TFRW gave me goosebumps hearing all the accolades for the awesome work we did during the election. We definitely made a difference and I thank all 600 VEP volunteers, and I especially thank Mary Heffernan. Your hard work turned the tides in those battle-ground states, and I can’t imagine what might have happened if we hadn’t put our whole hearts and souls...