June has brought much-needed showers to our magnificent state of Texas, which has encouraged flowers and crops to flourish. Texans also heard the words “Sine Die” as the 89th Legislative Session ended, and Republicans can be thankful for the record number of Conservative legislative priorities passed that helped local communities, education, teachers, and provided property tax relief, among other benefits that will help keep Texas a leader. Central Texas RW offers our thanks and gratitude to our members who were positively engaged with legislators, as your encouragement and submitted testimony helped make a difference. In addition, we offer thanks to Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Pete Flores, Representative Hillary Hickland, and Representative Brad Buckley for their exceptional and dedicated service for legislation that benefited Texans and our Bell County communities.    The past couple of months have been energizing and full of momentum for the Central Texas RW community. With a sold-out May Networking Lunch, featuring keynote speaker Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged, served as a poignant reminder of the importance of voting and being engaged in all elections. The May RED Roof Connections with Coffee at the newly opened Blessings Restaurant in Temple, and BeeMaRosa Winery in Belton were filled with good food, drink, and local political conversations with friends, new and old.    During June through August, the monthly Networking meeting will be on hiatus and will return on September 15th. However, Central Texas RW will have plenty of opportunities to gather, network with elected officials, engage, and encourage Republicans in preparation for the upcoming election cycle. Please plan to join us in June when RED Roof Connections returns to the 1914 House in Temple and the newly opened Southern Roots Brewing Co. in Killeen. In July – sign up to ride on the Republican Party float in the Belton 4th of July parade, meet us for coffee at RED Roof Connections, and come out for a night of BBQ, Boots & Bling at the July 31st FUNdraiser as we have some fun while raising monies for our Republican candidates.     Have you registered for the TFRW Biennium Convention, which is scheduled for October 23rd – 25th? Primary Members, you can serve as a Delegate/Alternate Delegate, and Central Texas RW will fund your Early Bird Registration Fee. Guests, including family members, can be registered and attended to. Find more details about all of these opportunities and more in the newsletter. Central Texas RW is a movement, and thank you for YOUR support to Keep Texas RED. ~Janet Brown