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Cutting-Edge Campaigning: How Shelby Williams is Energizing the Base for 2026
Photo Credit: Mighty Photo Booths Last Saturday, after voting, I attended my colleague Shelby Williams’ campaign kickoff. Shelby is a solid, principled conservative who is running for Collin County Commissioner, Pct. 4 to serve people over party. Shelby’s campaign kickoff was organized and robust. Upon arrival, his event yard signs pointed to the direction of the rented out venue, Bottle Rockets Bar. After a smooth check-in, I immediately saw “Shelby Williams for County Com
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Oct 272 min read


Securing the Ballot Box: A Deep Dive into Texas Election Integrity with State Senator Bob Hall
State Senator Bob Hall, District 2 speaking at North Dallas Republicans Meeting Today was the third time I have heard State Senator Bob...
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Sep 192 min read


Inside a Richardson Republican Women Meeting: Faith, Fellowship, and Freedom
Sharon Bolan, author and speaker, at RRW September Meeting I want to give a shoutout to Richardson Republican Women because I appreciate...
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Sep 172 min read


Beyond the Court: How the Collin County Young Republicans Mastered Grassroots Engagement
CCYR Pickleball had over 160 attendees! Photo credit: CCYR Collin County Young Republican s’ SOLD OUT Pickleball event exceeded my...
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Sep 82 min read


Labor Day Rally: A Sold-Out Success for the Collin County Republican Party
Collin GOP Labor Day Rally at Southfork Ranch The air was buzzing with patriotic energy and the unmistakable sound of live country music...
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Sep 22 min read


Refining the Roots: What “Grassroots” Really Means in Politics
Refining the Roots: What "Grassroots" Really Means in Politics (images from 2025 political events) What is “Grassroots”? In political...
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Aug 192 min read


Margarita, Mix & Mingle: A Recipe for Success in Collin County: Grassroots Politics
Photo Credit: Collin County Young Republicans with CCYR Chair Shelby Johnston and State Rep. Matt Shaheen. Attending numerous local...
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Jul 283 min read


Inside the Dallas GOP’s “Coffee & Conversation”
Insights on Dallas County Republican Party's "Coffee and Conversation" on July 17, 2025.
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Jul 212 min read


Connecting Conservatives: Recap of CCYR’s June Networking Night
Collin County Young Republicans Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Collin County Young Republicans ’ (CCYR) June Happy Hour...
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Jun 262 min read


Growth and Grassroots Power: A Look Inside the Richardson Republican Women's Latest Event
State Senator Bob Hall speaking to Richardson Republican Women Richardson Republican Women hosted their monthly meeting with special guest...
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Jun 182 min read


Boosting Judicial Candidates: Dallas GOP's Impact on Voter Engagement
With over seven years of experience in local politics, I’ve closely followed elections from The White House to the courthouse. Today, I’m...
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Nov 7, 20242 min read


Why A Venue Walk Thru Matters in Planning Events
In order to familiarize yourself with logistics and for campaign or organization events to run smoothly, schedule a date and time to do a...
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Apr 18, 20233 min read


Key Mistakes to Avoid in Political Event Planning
Let's review examples of event mistakes, which I have witnessed, and learn how you can avoid making mistakes planning political events...
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Mar 28, 20234 min read


Location, Location, Location: Rotating Monthly Meeting Venue vs. Establishing One Meeting Venue
Event Planning If you oversee organizing monthly events for your club, county party, political organization, this blog is for you. ...
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Mar 14, 20232 min read
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