Texas Ranger Marquis Cantu will speak about border security Tuesday, May 16 at the Star Republican Women’s general meeting at Quail Point Lodge.  

Cantu has been with the Texas Department of Public Safety since 1994 and became a Texas Ranger in 2008.  He has a variety of law enforcement experiences that he will draw from pertaining to the timely topic of border security.

The Texas Ranger Division is the primary criminal investigative branch of the Texas Department of Public Safety.  Border Security is one of the numerous programs under the direction and supervision of the Texas Rangers.

Star Republican Women's Literacy Committee will host its second Red Shoe Book Club event this year on Tuesday, May 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Lantana Room at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Hotel.

Literacy Committee Chairman Carole White announced that the book to be reviewed will be "The Shroud Conspiracy." The thriller novel by John Heubusch is about the race between science and religion to discover the truth about Christianity’s most famous relic, the Shroud of Turin.

"The Red Shoe Book Club is a way for SRW members and associates to explore and discuss books," Carole said.  "We hope you will wear your red shoes and join us for a lively time of sharing thoughts and views about this suspenseful book." 

Following the book review, SRW will host a C.H.A.T. --Chicks Having an Awesome Time.  The topic to start the chat will be: How SRW members and associates can be better legislative advocates.

In less than a month, the 85^th Texas Legislature is scheduled to end its 140^th day session on May 29.  So now is a critical time to let your elected Representative and Senator know how you want them to vote on issues of interest to you.​

First, please consider expressing your support for five resolutions passed by the Texas Federation of Republican Women Board.  Click on the names listed below to download and view each resolution:

• Promoting Photo Voter Identification and Confidence in Election Results
• Promoting Judicial Independence and an Accountable Judiciary
• Promoting Free Speech and Transparency in Election
• Support of HB 25
• Support of HB 3903

Second, make a list of the issues you think are high priority for you, your community and your state.  Then seek information about how these issues are being addressed by the 85^th Legislature.

Area newspapers frequently have updates on key bills being considered by the Legislature to help you keep current on their status.  You can also use online tools to get copies of bills and current status of where they stand in the Legislature. (See Legislative Update article below to get tips on using these online tools.) And you can go to your elected Representative’s and Senator’s website to learn about their priorities and whether they are in concert with what they promised and/or if they support your position on issues.

Getting our candidates elected is just one part of being a good Republican.  We must stay informed and engaged as to how our elected officials are representing us.  We need to ensure that they know how we want them to vote and that we will hold them accountable to do so.  In addition, we need to thank them for their efforts in support of our issues, values and principles.

Gennie Ward, SRW President​

More than 100 SRW members and guests enjoyed Star Republican Women's 2nd Annual Casino Night on April 20 at St. Paul's Catholic Church Finn Center.

A special thanks to Committee Chairman Jo Ellen Henderson and her team of Kathy Heeren, Allison Sacra, Marion Gardner, Linda Baker and Denise Goral.

Also many thanks to table underwriters:  Olio Gallery, Highland Lakes Title, Escondido Golf & Lake Club, Turrentine Properties, Horseshoe Bay One Reality, and Mary Lou Kromer & JoAnn McCarty.  

And we also thank our celebrity dealers Peter Jones, Craig Haydon and Bebe Piatt.

Participants enjoyed great food, drink, conversation and of course, the games!  Some even got to enjoy the prizes!

We thank the following people who donated various items for the silent auction and game prizes: M. Allison, One Swanky Shop, Kendra Scott, Lake Country Dental, Lights'N Such, The Yacht Club at HSB Resort, The Tennis Club at HSB Resort, Miller's Smokehouse, Bolton Chiropractic, Hill Country Designs, Salem's Jewelry, Poole Eye Associates, The Spa on Par 3, Nerium Skin Care, Premier Design Jewelry, Kwik Kar, Stanley Dental, Madlyn's, ShowBiz, Flat Creek Winery, The Bottle Shop, Shumann's, Ace Hardware, Scissor Tails, Gerald's Casino Party Stay in San Antonio, Twist Hair Salon and Nails by Kelly.  

Want to see how much fun was had by those who attended?  Just click on the button below to see a gallery of photos. 

A current list of Star Republican Women members and associates is available online.  Click on the button below or go to www.starrw.org. The directory is under the Club Documents tab and the password to access the list is SRW2017.

If you have any changes to your listing, please contact Membership VP Emily Tobin at: [email protected].