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Texas history from the Texas State Historical Association https://www.tshaonline.org/home 11/11/1918: World War I ends On this day in 1918, World War I came to an end. The armistice found the two most prominent Texas units on active service in France. The Ninetieth...
NOTEWORTHY DATES I would like to invite you to our monthly community meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 7pm. We will be hosting three outstanding candidates running in the 2024 Presidential election cycle. Light refreshments will be served. When: Thursday, November 9,...
Bastrop County Republican Party Calendar of Events November 7th, Tuesday, Election Day November 9th, Thursday, 5:30pm, Bastrop County Young Republicans (BCYR) Fall Social November 11th, Saturday, Veterans Day November 13th, Monday, Bastrop County Conservatives (BCC),...
Bastrop County Elections ❗️ Election Day is TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 7th ❗️ 🌐 Visit our website, www.bastropvotes.org for: 📍 Voting Locations🗳 Sample Ballots All eligible voters may vote at ANY of the open Election Day Vote Center locations. ...
Texas history from the Texas State Historical Association https://www.tshaonline.org/home 11/5/1960: Johnny Horton dies On this day in 1960, singer Johnny Horton died in a car accident in Milano, Texas. Though he was born in Los Angeles in 1925, Horton grew up in East...
Bastrop County Republican Party Friendsgiving The Bastrop County Republican Party will host a Food and Fellowship get together to show our appreciation to our elected officials for their service and support. Join us on: ~ MONDAY ~November 27th, 2023First National Bank...
Texas history from the Texas State Historical Association https://www.tshaonline.org/home 10/28/1835: Battle of Concepción ignites siege of Bexar On this day in 1835, Texans and Mexicans skirmished near San Antonio at the battle of Concepción, the opening engagement...
Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce Mixers are such fun events and our October Chamber Mixer at Golden Girls Boutique did not disappoint! So many wonderful people in attendance and smiles all around. Thank you T and Katelyn for hosting such a fun mixer! Join us in...
Farm Street Opry We have a talent-packed night of great Country music in store for you in November! We're excited to welcome the top-notch music performances of Greg Scarborough and Glen Collins. And as always, we’ll enjoy the awesome talents of the Farm Street Opry...
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce What a fantastic morning we had at the first-ever #BastropVotes Breakfast! A dedicated group of community members gathered at the Old Town Restaurant for a hearty breakfast, fueling up for a day of civic action. We then marched together to...