On 05.27.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
Well, it may not have been sweet tea, but it sure was sweet to see more than 1500 patriots gathered on the south lawn of Denton’s historic Courthouse on the Square to protest the Obama Administration’s massive stimulus and budget bills and the huge deficits and tax increases that will inevitably accompany them.
Along with hundreds [...]
On 05.27.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
By Coach Tim Mangrum
What good is the freedom of speech if you don’t use it effectively? For most, barriers don’t include a lack of important messages, but rather they get nervous, ramble, or come across differently than desired. The good news is that speaking (whether to one or many) is a [...]
On 05.27.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
By Dianne Edmondson and Dan Jaworski
Note to our Readers: We’re adding a new series to the newsletter beginning with this issue that will be dedicated to the rising stars of the Denton County Republican Party. The idea behind the series is to highlight the young, talented Republicans that we should all be watching, supporting, and [...]
On 05.27.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
Rep. Tan Parker wears many hats: tax relief, economic development, job creation, technology and foster children.
State Representative Tan Parker chuckles as he recounts the end of a recent week. After a long Thursday at the capitol engaged in floor debate on legislation and presenting various bills before house committees, Parker managed to tell [...]
On 05.27.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
“Outstanding Future Leaders” is the best way to describe the winners of the college scholarships awarded annually by the Denton County Republican Party.
One good example is Hallie Inge of Argyle who attends the University of North Texas in Denton.,
Two years ago, Hallie was a scholarship recipient, based in large part upon her interest and participation [...]
On 05.27.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
By Rudy Cajka
A Short History
The 2006 and 2008 Congressional elections brought to an end a remarkable 12 year period for the Republican Party, and especially its Congressional wing. Prior to 1994, the Republican Party had not held a majority in the House of Representatives for the previous 40 years. This was due, in [...]
On 05.27.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
It’s time to make your plans to participate in the Denton County Republican Party’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 21, 2009.
A new benefit this year is that each player will receive a coupon good for a later round at Oakmont County Club, so it’s almost like playing for free in the tournament, according [...]
On 02.13.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
Raised in North Dallas and a resident of Denton County for over 30 years, Texas State Representative Burt Solomons focuses on what he sees as the job of representing his community and neighbors.
Although his family had only modest means, Burt’s parents made sure that education was a priority for him. After Burt graduated from Thomas [...]
On 02.13.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
We can be SOOOOO proud here in Denton County!
Despite an energized, organized challenge by the Democrats in nearly half our local races, Denton County remains firmly in the hands of Republicans.
The State Victory team also was very proud of us as we exceeded their vote goals and won every election contest they presented us: registering [...]
On 02.13.09, In Articles, by Editorial Staff
The matriarch of the modern conservative movement, Phyllis Schlafly, will be the keynote speaker at the Feb. 21 Denton County GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, the major fund-raising event each year for the DCRP. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, who has announced formation of an exploratory committee for a gubernatorial campaign in 2010, will also be speaking, along [...]