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    “Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo”

    August 20, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    Saturday August 5th, 2023

    Thousands of delighted city and county residents and visitors alike were treated to the 76th annual Homecoming Parade Saturday morning. Over 120 parade entries of floats, trailers, school bands, athletic teams, civic clubs, antique cars and off-road vehicles and more gathered near Genesis High School at Cedar and Hill Streets in Bastrop. One by one they followed the parade route along Cedar to Main through Downtown and finished in the shade along Emile Street. The typical Texas heat and humidity of summer did not deter the nearly 30 representatives from the Bastrop County Republican Party (BCRP), Bastrop County Young Republicans (BCYR), Bastrop County Conservatives (BCC), Lost Pines Republican Women (LPRW), County Officials, supporters and volunteers who filled the trailer to capacity. Our parade entry, numbered 4 of 120, followed closely behind the leading Parade Marshall, three Fire Trucks, and City and County Officials in classic automobiles. Participants and spectators enjoyed the festivities by waving and cheering along the mile and quarter long route.

    Riding on the parade trailer were County Tax Assessor/Collector Ellen Owens, County Clerk Krista Bartsch, Precinct 4 Constable Joey Dzienowski, BCYR Chairwoman Kylie Cunningham, BCC Co-founder Mel Cooper and wife Linda, LPRW Members, BCRP supporters Glen and Susan Carlisle, Butch Carmack, Dominica McGinnis, Charles Brading and several of BCRP’s Precinct Chairs.  

    Scroll through the photos below and don’t forget to check out the 6th Annual Boots and Barbecue Fundraiser on September 23rd.

     

    BCRP at Elgin Western Days

    June 21, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in / / / /

    This 54th annual event themed, ‘There’s No Place Like Western Days‘, is coming up in just a few days!!

    Attention VDR’s, and other volunteers … We need your help to make this a success. Bastrop County Republican Party’s presence, requirements and booth details are listed below.

    What: Voter Registration Booth

    Where: Elgin Memorial Park,
    1127 North Main St. (corner of Main St. & Highway 95 North)

    When: Saturday, June 24; 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

    Who: Minimum two volunteers/shift to include one VDR for time slots 10 am – 5:30 pm

               Shifts:

    8:00 – 10:00 (Set Up);
    10 – Noon;
    Noon – 2;
    2 – 4;
    4 – 5:30 (Tear Down)

    The 26-acre Elgin Memorial Park is shady and there’s a playground, restrooms, picnic tables and grills. You are encourage to bring your family and friends to enjoy the parade (begins at 10 am), all the booths (10-5), carnival (10-6), live bands (begin at 11:30 am) or even sign up for either the 8- team volleyball tournament or the Ain’t No Coward Cornhole Challenge.

    Contact Rebecca Moseley if you would like to volunteer, get event details, help setup and/or break down or have any questions.  Hope to see ya there!

    Thanks for your support.

    Bastrop County GOP Club

    March 7, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    Pints & Politics Monthly Meetings March 7th

    The Bastrop County GOP Club hosts a monthly social called Pints & Politics.

    We meet at Cedar’s Mediterranean Grill in Bastrop at 6PM on the second Tuesday of the month.

    You can have dinner, just enjoy fellow Republicans, or have a pint! We’re fired up to Keep Texas Red.

    Please register in advance.

    Tuesday, March 7, 2023 
    PROGRAM: Bastrop ISD Proposed $321.5 Million Bond for May 6 Election.

    Did you know that Bastrop ISD has a $321.5 million dollar bond issue on the May 6, 2023 election? Superintendent Barry Edwards and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Kristi Lee will provide an update on the 2021 bond issue and detail what’s in the May 6 proposed bond issue.Reservations: https://stormzero.wufoo.com/forms/kbnp5t10bi43nf/

    Bastrop County Elections Sticker Design Contest

    January 28, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    Design Contest to Determine the New 2023-2024 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” Stickers for Bastrop County The Bastrop County Elections Department is conducting Bastrop County’s first “I Voted” and “Future Voter” design contest. The contest is open to all Bastrop County students, K-12, enrolled in a Public, Private, or Homeschool setting. The winning designs will be used as the official “I Voted” and “Future Voter” sticker in the 2023-2024 Election cycle. The Deadline to submit a design is Friday, February 10, 2023, at 5pm.
     
    Once all designs are submitted, a panel of 5 esteemed judges will pick the winning design.  Contest judges will be Lyndsey Schroeder, Executive Assistant to the Bastrop County Judge, Christopher White, Communications Specialist, Bastrop Independent School District, Lindsey Saunders, Communications Officer, Smithville Independent School District, Marcial Guajardo, Communications Coordinator, Elgin Independent School District, and Heather Stidham, Superintendent, McDade Independent School District. Judging will be based on theme, uniqueness of the design, and artistry.
     
    Winners will be notified by the Elections Department on Monday, February 20, 2023. Those individuals will then be invited to an award ceremony during Commissioners Court on Monday, February 27, 2023, where we will announce the winners to the public.
     
    Participants must agree to the contests official rules and submit their design by completing an “I Voted” and “Future Voter” Sticker Design Entry Form. All Submissions must be sent to  by 5pm on Friday, February 10, 2023. More information is available on the Elections Department website at www.bastropvotes.org. or the links below !!

    Official Rules
    Consent Form
    Entry Form
    Design Template “I Voted” Sticker Contest
    Design Template “Future Voter” Sticker Contest

     

    County Chair 2022 Christmas Message

    December 22, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


    On behalf of the Bastrop County Republican Party, I would like to
    wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    This year has been very successful because of all the activities in
    which we were involved including a new party administration, a
    successful election, informational meetings with dynamic
    speakers, and more. We are building a better Republican Party in
    Bastrop County and we need you to join us to make 2023 the best
    year ever!


    I am looking forward to working with you in 2023. Our victories will
    come as long as individuals, like you, step up and volunteer.
    Thomas Jefferson said, “We in America do not have government
    by the majority— we have government by the majority who
    participate… All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of
    good conscience to remain silent”.


    We have many opportunities for you to get involved so I
    encourage you to call our office at 512-409-1415 or call me at
    512-925-6034 and we will find a place for you. Unaccompanied it
    is a struggle but together, with Jesus Christ, we can move
    mountains. Help us to spread the message of Life, Liberty and the
    Pursuit of Happiness to everyone in our county. Let’s KEEP
    BASTROP COUNTY RED!


    Sincerely,
    Curtis Courtney, Chairman Bastrop County Republican Party

    Brown Santa Donations and Gifts delivered

    December 17, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / / /

    Members of the Bastrop County Republican Party (BCRP) gathered the morning of December 14th, 2022 to present collected gifts of toys and a cash donation of $800.00 to the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) “Brown Santa Program”.    This annual holiday event benefits qualified children, families and elderly citizens of Bastrop County providing toys, clothing, food, and other needed items during the Christmas season.  BCRP selected the Sheriff’s Office “Brown Santa Program” because of our mutual county-wide interests, coverage, and representation, and join the Sheriff’s Office in sending warm Merry Christmas wishes to all in Bastrop County.

    Pictured L to R: Sheriff Maurice Cook, B.A.S.E. Coordinator Stevie Sugars, BCRP Chair Curtis Courtney.
    Pictured L to R Standing: Sheriff Maurice Cook, Carl Rees, Stevie Sugars, Deputy Robert Williams, Mark Torrey, Dawn Thompson, Sue Beck, Stephen Beck, Debra Carter, Curtis Courtney;  Kneeling: Susan Carlisle, Glenn Carlisle.

    Bastrop Lighted Christmas Parade

    December 11, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]The Bastrop County Republican Party had a festive evening participating in the Bastrop Lighted Christmas Parade, Saturday December 10th 2022. Joining the fun with a trailer full of Conservative supporters were Sheriff Maurice Cook, County Judge Elect Gregory Klaus, Mel Hamner, Wayne Wood, Krista Bartsch, County Chair Curtis Courtney and numerous BCRP Precinct Chairs and family. Spectators and parade watchers alike, admired the brightly lit and decorated float pulled by Carl Rees’ bright yellow 1927 Ford Model T “Phaeton” Roadster.










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    Brown Santa Donation Drive

    November 26, 2022 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    Brown Santa Donations Drive

    BCRP is collecting donations of cash and unwrapped toys to benefit the Bastrop County Sheriffs Office “Brown Santa Program”. Your donations can be dropped off at the BCRP Office during office hours, which are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, or on Wednesday from 2:00pm to 6:0pm. Please make sure your donations are received by Tuesday, December 6th.

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