Happy Easter, Central Texas RW Community, as we say, “Howdy” to April and a burst of spring wildflowers. A big CTRW thank you to our March Keynote Presenter, Bell County Judge David Blackburn, who shared information on the water needs that Central Texas is facing. This conversation is timely as Texas, and especially Central Texas, sees growth. CTRW has several stellar gatherings planned in April, including the Annual Scholarship Endowment Lunch on April 21st, where we will award two local graduating students $1,000. Our Keynote Speaker for this special event will be SBOE Tom Maynard. And, for some fun, plan to join the CTRW community at Cantina 1948 for “Trumped-Up Texan & Karaoke” Fundraiser, which benefits Republicans running for office next year. Get your tickets for this FUNdraiser- because they're selling fast. Did you know this is Convention year? Yes, both TFRW and NFRW will hold conventions. The NFRW Convention will take place from September 25th to 26th in Orlando, FL. The TFRW Convention will be held October 23rd – 25th in San Antonio, TX. More information will be available as the Convention registration date approaches, because CTRW will be funding Early Bird Registration for all delegates and alternates. Be sure to keep tracking the action in the Texas 89th Legislative Session. Please reach out to Representatives Brad Buckley and Hillary Hickland, as well as Senator Pete Flores, with a kind word of appreciation. Locally, we will have Municipal and School Board elections happening with several of our members running for office. Be sure to reach out to help them and VOTE. In May, we have more fantastic events planned. The Annual National Day of Prayer is observed on the first Thursday in May. It will be held on the south side of the historic Bell County Courthouse, beginning at 10 am, with several special guests helping to make this observance memorable. Stand proud, Republicans, as we keep Texas RED!