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    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.

    Lyle Nelson sworn in as City of Bastrop Mayor

    June 21, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in /

    Lyle Nelson was sworn in as Mayor for the City of Bastrop at 6:00 PM, June 20th, 2023 reciting the Oath of Office administered by Judge Christopher Duggan while his daughter Hannah Robinson held their family bible and grandson Elijah Valderez lead the pledges of allegiance. The ceremony was held in the Bastrop City Council Chambers and attended by family, friends, supporters and City Council members. Mayor Nelson will work to improve the city infrastructure, roads, positive development, and managed growth among other issues.

    Lyle Nelson wins Runoff Election

    June 12, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    City of Bastrop voters turned out in the numbers necessary to elect Lyle Nelson as the next City of Bastrop Mayor, defeating opponent Dock Jackson by 46 votes. Nelson had 567 votes, to Jackson’s 521, and will succeed Connie Schroeder who is stepping down after 2 terms. The swearing in ceremony will be held June 20th, 2023 at 6:00PM at City Hall.

    On Sunday Mayor Elect Nelson commented “I am honored and humbled to be elected as Bastrop’s next mayor. I believe the key to winning was voter involvement as well as a consistent message about continuing to address our infrastructure and encouraging positive development.”

    The pride of Bastrop City voters in this election is evidenced by the support from individuals and organizations throughout Bastrop County. Congratulations Mayor Elect Lyle Nelson !

    BCRP Endorses Lyle Nelson for Mayor

    May 26, 2023 by James Page in / /

    Bastrop County Republican Party Endorses Lyle Nelson for Mayor of Bastrop, TX.

    Once again we have the opportunity to make a difference in our representation by exercising our right to vote. If you live, or know someone who lives in the City of Bastrop, we would encourage you to get out and vote for Lyle Nelson for Mayor of Bastrop, TX.

    Run-off election runs May 30th thru June 6th with election day on Saturday June 10th, 2023. (See BastropVotes.org)

    Lyle is the only candidate with experience, knowledge and a conservative mind set to carry Bastrop through the next decade. He is committed to an open and inclusive City government, one that is responsive to ALL citizens. When elected, Lyle will review key services like road maintenance, drainage, wastewater, and more, to identify improvement for today and our future.

    Lyle has the real hands-on experience that will allow him to execute on his vision.  He knows how the City Council works and how to impact change.  Beyond the City Council, Lyle has worked with a number of organizations that directly impact the city of Bastrop. With your help, he will be our voice.

    Experience:

    • Two terms on City Council with four years as Mayor Pro Tem,
    • Member of Capital Area Council of Governments responsible for regional issues in a ten-county area,
    • Member of Central Texas Clean Air Coalition, a voluntary organization that supports improving air quality in the region,
    • Chairman of the Regional Transit Coordination Committee, an organization that provides  coordination support for transportation organizations, health and human service agencies, and other transit providers,
    • Christian,
    • Veteran.

    Lyle is a candidate for all the people. He is intelligent, balanced, fair, and a business man. His goals are, and have always been to make the best decisions for all residents of the City of Bastrop.

    Join us in electing Lyle as the next Mayor of Bastrop.

     

    BCRP

    Curtis Courtney, Chairman

    Informational Meeting – June 26, 2023

    May 11, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in /

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    … will be held at the BCRP Office Meeting Room, located at 443 Highway 71 West, Bastrop, Texas (next door to Harbor Freight)

    Doors open at 6:00pm for Networking,  Program starts at 6:30pm.

    This months Informational Meeting will feature Orlando Sanchez of the Texas Latino Conservatives.

    Texas Latino Conservatives believes that the future of Texas will be more Hispanic, and more conservative. We are building this future by mobilizing Latino voters to elect and re-elect conservative candidates, recruiting, training, and supporting qualified conservative Latino candidates for local, county, and statewide office, managing issue-based campaigns designed to connect first with compassion and then mobilize voters, and launch long-term education campaign communicating shared conservative values.

    Orlando Sanchez (born 14 October 1957 in Havana, Cuba) is an American politician, elected three times as Treasurer of Harris County, Texas (2006), 2010, and 2014.

    A naturalized citizen, Sanchez has made political history as the first Latino immigrant to be elected to a citywide position in Houston, when he won the at-large seat on the city council, to which he was twice re-elected in consecutive terms, serving 1995–2001. In 2001 and 2003 he ran for mayor of Houston, gaining an alliance with Republican Anglos and generating high voter turnout in the Hispanic community. Both times he made it to the runoffs. When elected as Treasurer of Harris County, he was the first Latino immigrant to win a countywide, non-judicial elected office in that county.

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    Inaugural Golf Classic Results …

    May 3, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in /

    (Friday, April 28m 2023, Bastrop Texas) BCRP wishes to thank the 80 participants for their friendly, generous, and competitive spirit, and for coming out for an excellent afternoon round of golf. The early day clouds broke for the 1:00 shotgun start presenting mostly sunny skies for the duration of the game, and the wind did not deter anyone from having a enjoyable day. Team Scores showed both skilled players, and those out to enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie, fellowship and sunshine.  

    Results after 18 holes:

    Finishing in 3rd place was team “Fire King” of players Charlie King, Wesley King, Okas King, and Colby King with a score of 60. 

    Finishing in 2nd place was team “We The People” of players Roger Lightsey, Randy Williams, John Postle, and Dick Dinan with a score of 59. 

    Finishing in 1st place was team “Patriot Equipment Team Number 2” of players Shawn Kana, Chad Benoit, Shawn Juarez and Jonathon Juarez with a score of 58.

    Additional awards went to:

    “Closest to the Pin Hole #3” winner Randy Mutschink;

    “Closest to the Pin Hole #13” winner David White; and

    ‘Longest Drive Hole #4” winner Randy Williams. 

    Each player, on the winning teams, will receive a trophy to take home, and a title to defend at the 2nd BCRP Golf Classic in 2024.

    We are very grateful for the generous support of all our sponsors, businesses, individuals, the entire staff at Colo Vista Golf Club, and the numerous volunteers for their tireless efforts in putting on this event. 

    We are especially grateful for sponsorship support from Ace Level Sponsor, Fire King, and Birdie Level Sponsors: Simpson Septic Pumping, Patriot Equipment, Texas State District 17 Representative Stan Gerdes, Centex Air and Heat, and Caspro Builders.

    We also recognize Hole in One Sponsor Covert Bastrop, Contest Sponsor Charles Carmack, Meal Sponsors: ReMax Bastrop Area Frank Renosek, Glenn and Susan Carlisle, and Brown Distributing Company, and the many Hole Sponsors: Best Friends Boarding, Best Friends Boarding Too, Pampered Paws by Best Friends, Duett’s Tire and Automotive, Elgin General Store, Justin and Jennifer Bezner, Lost Pines Republican Women, Loose Cannon Welding Company, Chris Dillon, Zapco Die-Cut Paper Products, DJ Bling Foundation, Law office of Derek VanGilder.

    * All proceeds will support BCRP activities in Bastrop County. * 

    Informational Meeting – May 22, 2023

    April 23, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]… will be held at the BCRP Office Meeting Room, located at 443 Highway 71 West, Bastrop, Texas (next door to Harbor Freight)

    Doors open at 6:00pm for Networking,  Program starts at 6:30pm.

    This months Informational Meeting will feature Kelly Perry, also known as a “Border Warrior”.  She is a  current SREC Committeewoman for SD 19.  Kelly is a Proud Patriot of Texas, and she has served as Legislative Priorities Chair, Sub Committee Border Security; and Border Security Advisor for the National Board of Moms of America.  Kelly is Vice President Special Events and Past President for Kinney County Republican Women.

    Kelly will discuss her continued full time tasks of fighting the Border Crisis, her efforts working and supporting Legislative priorities, including strengthening penalties for Drug Smugglers and Human Trafficking.   Last September Kelly hosted a Border Security Summit at the Texas Capitol, assembling the greatest Border Experts from around the state and nation. Kelly will also be discussing living in a Border County, and how you can make a difference in the fight to save our state and country.

    Come Early to ensure you get a good seat !!

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    Informational Meeting – April 24th, 2023

    April 3, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in / /

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    Meeting location will be at the BCRP Office Meeting Room, 443 Highway 71 West, Bastrop.
    (Between First National Bank and Tractor Supply, Next door to Harbor Freight.)

    The April BCRP Informational Meeting will feature Austin Prochko.  Austin is the Deputy Campaign Director for Next Generation Texas, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) education-focused campaign. Prior to joining TPPF, he was an educator at private and charter schools, where he taught literature, history, and government. Between his stints as a teacher, Austin worked on various political campaigns throughout Texas.

    Austin will be speaking about efforts to empower parents with Education Savings Accounts, which are state-managed accounts that can be directed towards various educational expenses, including private school tuition, instructional materials, certain kinds of transportation, and other education-related expenses.

    Austin is the author of Foundations of Freedom: The Layman’s Guide to the Philosophy of the American Founding. He has a B.A. in Politics from Hillsdale College and a Master of Politics from the University of Dallas.

    Doors open at 6:00 for networking, and the program starts at 6:30pm.


     

     

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    Legislative Session

    March 30, 2023 by Mark L. Torrey in

     

    For Immediate Action (Urgent Action news from Susan Lucas SREC SD5 Rep)

    SB 1070 will be heard in the Senate State Affairs Committee on Thursday March 30! This is the bill that would get rid of ERIC. This is a nationwide voter data sharing system that was originally intended to help us clean voter rolls. But because of problems many states are withdrawing.

    The Committee is set to meet at 9:30 am but there are multiple bills to be heard and likely it will be afternoon before this is heard. In-person public testimony will be taken. But if you can’t make it on Thursday email or call the Committee in support of SB 1070!

    Data from the ERIC website demonstrates ERIC adds more voters than it removes. This inflates voter rolls, so sometimes more than 100% of the eligible voters are registered to vote. ERIC thus functions as a left-wing get-out the-vote organization. Texas has paid about $1.5 million to participate.

    There are no contract restrictions regarding data-sharing by ERIC or its third party affiliates. But there are restrictions on Texas ability to share data even within its own borders. ERIC is funded by those with partisan bias, and dark-money donors.

    Urge the Senate State Affairs Committee to Pass SB 1070

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