September kicked off with an overflow meeting of over 100, featuring guest presenter Senator Pete Flores, who shared insights about the Border and what the Legislative Session accomplished this year. This coming month marks the 31st Annual Chili Lunch Fundraiser, and a Chili Challenge has been added for even more fun. Plan to get your tickets and sponsor a table to invite more friends as the Club welcomes nationally known Shilo Harris as our guest speaker. In addition, the Chili Lunch Live Auction is always a stellar event to purchase unique items, as the Club is dedicated to supporting Republican efforts in our community. Central Texas Republican Women continue to heat things up in Bell County and across Texas. The NFRW Biennium Convention was held in Orlando, Florida, from September 25 to 28, and 3rd VP Rebecca Tong and President Janet Brown represented Central Texas RW as Delegates. It is an exciting time to be part of the Conservative Republican movement, in both Texas and across the U.S., because Americans have been reignited with a sense of purpose. As in our constitution, we must remember. You are born knowing that freedom is inside of you. Inalienable rights given to “We the People, " we are the light, and we have a responsibility to exhibit what that means. As we remember the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the best way to defeat the attacks on free speech is to speak with truth rooted in compassion and the Constitution. Charlie was a builder, and each of us has an opportunity to continue that legacy as “bridge builders” in our sphere of influence. The Club extends its congratulations to the new 2026-2027 NFRW Executive Team and the approval of the By-Laws that will shape Republican Women in the coming years. It was an honor to represent CTRW as your President, voice, and Delegate in several Award categories at the Convention along with 3rd VP Rebecca Tong who was the Club’s Alternate. Congratulations to each CTRW member as the Club once again receives the highest recognition of Diamond Achievement. Also, the Club received the NFRW Caring for America award for our dedicated work with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas. In addition, Zenia Warren was recognized for her Political Campaign Hours, receiving recognition at both the state and national levels. Cynthia Pursell received NFRW recognition for Texas as the Americanism Patriot Award. Congratulations, ladies, and to the Central Texas RW membership for your selfless and dedicated service. We live in these exciting times, and it’s encouraging to see Texas women rise to the occasion on issues affecting our families and State. This is a great time to be involved as the Club carries the torch of Conservatism forward to keep Texas and America Great. We are in this together!