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Great Gift Ideas for that Special Republican!

 Great gift ideas for that special Republican in your life! These items are available for purchase and pickup at our office or purchase online HERE

Bastrop County Republican Office.

443 Highway 71 West Bastrop Texas 78602

 To have your purchase shipped, please email us at

~ BCRP’s own Tumbler. Perfect for your hot or cold beverages. $20.00 ~

~ An AUTOGRAPHED copy of “TARGETED” One Mom’s fight for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, by Lindsey Graham, The Patriot Barbie. $20.00 ~

Online Order form HERE

 

 

Veterans Day Message, by contributing writer Dianna Greenwood

On this date, 106 years ago at the 11 th hour of the 11 th day of the 11 th month, the Allies signed a ceasefire agreement with the Germans at Compiégne, France. This date, at the time, was regarded as the end of World War I or “the war to end all wars.” However, this was only a ceasefire and World War I would not officially end until June 29, 1919, when the Treaty of Versailles was signed just outside of Versailles, France at the Château de Versailles. One year after the ceasefire was signed, President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day as Veteran’s Day was then known. Since then, we have commemorated this day every year. The sacrifices that countless veterans have made since World War I have not gone unnoticed, and we give tribute to all veterans whether deceased or alive because without them we would not have the freedoms we enjoy today. This is vastly different from Memorial Day which is a day set aside to honor those who gave the highest sacrifice, their lives to save our freedom.

Our history is replete with men answering the call to duty from Jamestown up to today and it is woven into the fabric of America. It is what makes us the greatest nation on earth, and it is a spirit of not only individualism but of pragmatism, honor, and duty. It is really the fabric of America and something that most people in the world cannot understand until they actually experience it.

In Jamestown, a group of British men initially come as part of the Virginia Company to make money and find the northwest passage among other things. They were to be run by those back in London and their sole responsibility was to work for the Virginia Company but soon the hardships of living in the New World would appear; from dealing with local Native tribes to starvation and near annihilation from disease and tribal attacks they endured hardship, death, starvation, and mismanagement until finally they realized the system they were living under in this new world was unworkable and needed to be changed.

Through that hardship, the first representative assembly now known as the House of Burgess was formed. While this is not a military issue, it is here that the roots of liberty unknowingly begin to take place. Those roots of liberty would grow into the American Spirit which appears in 1775 resulting in thousands of men willing to sacrifice their lives for their fellow citizens so that all could live unencumbered by a monarchial government.

And since then, our fellow citizens have answered the call of duty to serve and protect this nation and its values repeatedly. We honor all of those who came before us and gallantly served starting with the American Revolution, through the War of 1812, the Texas Revolution, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and until now with the Afghanistan and Iraq War. Never before in the history of the world have so many people been freed from the constraints of tyrants and allowed to enjoy the fruits of liberty should they choose to. It is veterans, who we can thank, that accepted the call to arms to preserve, protect and defend liberty and freedom.

To all veterans we thank you, but especially our American Veterans both living and dead whom without you and your courage, we would not exist as a country. You are an inspiration to us all.

2024 General Election Voter Guide Featured

The Bastrop County Republican Party (BCRP) and Lost Pines Republican Women (LPRW) joined together to generate a 2024 Voter Guide  for early voting and on Election Day November 5th, 2024.  Available in English and Spanish.

 

Remember cellphones and other digital devices are not permitted inside the polling place, but you can take the red boxed tear off section of candidates on the last page of the Voter Guide as your helpful notes.

Leadership Institute GOTV Tour

If you have concerns for Election Integrity, Motivating your neighbors, Participating in the Election process, or just want to learn more, The Leadership Institute is looking for you to sign up to their Get Out The Vote training seminar. Please review the graphic below to see what will be presented. Click HERE for more information, or HERE to pre register. The seminar is is well worth the investment.

August Informational Meeting Alternative

In lieu of our normal 4th Monday Informational Meeting, the Bastrop County Republican Party is partnering with several other Bastrop County and Central Texas organizations to present …

Kimberly Fletcher, Moms for America Founder, President & CEO

Monday, August 19, 2024

Time: Doors open at 5:30pm for networking, Meeting starts at 6:30pm 
Location: Southside Market & BBQ, 1212 US-290, Elgin, TX 78621

Topic: Real-time current coverage of events of the day

In Partnership with …

  • Bastrop County Republican Party
  • Bastrop County Conservatives
  • Bastrop County Young Republicans
  • Lee County Republican Party
  • Lee County Conservatives
  • Austin County Republican Party
  • Milam County Constitutional Conservatives
  • Travis County Republican Party
  • Williamson County Republican Party
  • Citizens Defending Freedom Williams County
  • Fredericksburg Tea Party
  • Washington County Republican Party
  • and more … 

Kimberly Fletcher is the Moms for America Founder & President.  We’re excited to hear how MFA is Empowering Moms, Promoting Liberty, and Raising Patriots by providing educational resources, programs, and events to support moms in nurturing a love of liberty in the home, advance freedom in their communities, and protect it with their vote.   Click here for more information on Moms for America.

August 12th Update:  Jessica Colon, Donald J. Trump’s Texas State Campaign Director, will address the meeting with thoughts on campaign status, election, support and more.   Don’t miss out! 

Visit the Moms for America website and find out about some of their upcoming events!

 

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July Informational Meeting followup

One of our best attended Informational Meetings so far, with a full house and some of us standing in the hallway.  Sergeant Miller spoke on the presence, dangers and Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office reduction efforts of the Fentanyl epidemic sweeping our County, State and Nation, and answered several questions at the end.  The biggest take away is being aware of the symptoms:

  • slow, shallow breathing or respiratory distress
  • slurred speech
  • loss of consciousness

These can quickly become serious health problems, resulting in permanent injury or death. The next biggest is knowing what forms Fentanyl is typically trafficked:

  • pills
  • powder
  • liquid

Don’t take chances and certainly DO NOT TOUCH anything suspicious, such as small plastic baggies with unknown pills, powder or other substances.  It could contain products that, in the smallest quantities could cause you or others irreparable harm or death. If you see or find anything suspicious, or encounter someone who might need medical assistance Call 911 immediately.   If you have any questions or would like further details, please call Bastrop County Sheriffs Office .

Trump Observance and Support Rally – Bastrop

Sunday, July 28th, 2024

   2:00pm to 3:00pm at various random locations in Bastrop

   3:00pm to 4:00pm Bastrop County Courthouse lawn & gazebo

  • A 2 Hour Observance and Support Rally for our Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump
  • The goals:
    • 100’s of vehicles flying flags
    • 100’s of people in parking lots throughout our city from Lowe’s to the Buc-ees and everywhere in between
  • At 3 pm, meet at the Bastrop Court House for open prayer
  • This is Family and Kid Friendly event, so please no curse words on merchandise or flags.
It is up to you and your family to do what you want to demonstrate your support between 2-3pm…  fly flags, sit in parking lots, walk around. Hundreds of us waving American / Trump flags in our favorite patriotic attire.
 
Click here for Facebook Event, or contact Chase Bradshaw for more information or to help organize this event.  Please note the organizer of this event, Chase Bradshaw, is a concerned private citizen and is not affiliated with the Bastrop County Republican Party (BCRP), or the Republican Party of Texas (RPT, TexasGOP)

Michael Cloud speaks in Bastrop

This months speaker will be Tx District 27 U.S. Congressman Michael Cloud.  He will be speaking on issues of this Legislative Session.  His comments are always informative, direct and to the point.  This meeting should proved to be important in this election year.  Come join us for this special joint meeting.  

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 5:30 networking, 6:30 meeting

Speaker: US Congressman Michael Cloud

Topic: Legislative Update

Location: Casa Chapala Bastrop, 1800 Walnut Street, Bastrop, TX 78602

 

Representative Michael Cloud is a Constitutional Conservative who proudly represents the 27th Congressional District of Texas. Representative Cloud was first elected in a special election in 2018. He defends American values and Constitutional liberties. His time in office has been marked by promoting the booming economy in south Texas, maintaining a strong national defense, and combating anti-American values that work against the American people, rather than for the American people.

Since he’s been in office, he has worked hard to strengthen our border, while working towards immigration policies that benefit the American people.

Representative Cloud has been actively working with Veterans to ensure they receive the care they need, while simultaneously working to reform some of the issues that plague the Department of Veterans Affairs.  He has been a voice for the unborn by protecting religious freedom and working to end taxpayer-funded abortions.

His background as a small business owner gives him first-hand insight into the fight against bureaucracy and unnecessary regulations. As a longtime District 27 resident, he understands the needs and intricacies of the district and continuously works to serve and contribute to District 27.

Visit Michael Cloud for more information.

Texas Young Republicans 2024 State Convention

Texas Young Republican Federation announces the 2024 Texas Young Republican State Convention. 

Join Young Republicans from Bastrop County and across the State of Texas August 23rd through the 25th in Conroe, TX for the largest Texas Young Republican Federation event of the year!

Follow BCYR on Facebook or Instagram for more information.  

Send an email, to get involved or volunteer.

Visit their Signup link to register or renew an existing membership. 

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