Calhoun County Republicans are excited to be hosting for the first time ever the Senate District 18 Quarterly Meeting. Senate District 18 is composed of 19 1/2 counties in south-central Texas: Aransas, Austin, Bastrop, Caldwell, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, Washington, Wharton, and a western portion of Fort Bend County.

The meeting will be held on Saturday, August 23, in the Community Room of Grace Episcopal Church on Austin Street in Port Lavaca.  There will be a continental breakfast buffet from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  The meeting will consist of information from our State Representatives on the Executive Committee, Ben Zeller and Becky Berger.  There will be multiple speakers representing all levels of the State Government, including Senator Glenn Hegar and State Representative Geanie Morrison.  Various candidates will be present to visit with the audience and present their platforms.

Our current State Senator, Glenn Hegar, is running for the position of State Comptroller.  At present, there are at least two candidates who will be running in a special election called by the Governor if Senator Hegar wins in November.

From Noon until 1:00 p,m,, there will be a fish fry buffet, complete with all the trimmings and desserts.  The meeting will resume at 1:00 p.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m.

The public is invited, however, reservations are requested (361-552-0917) in order to prepare the proper amount of food and drink.