Our purpose is noble. Our voice is power.
We are a chapter of the Texas Democratic Women. Promoting the increased political activity and influence of Democratic women in Texas politics and government.
To learn more about our group, please explore our site. We're always accepting new members and we encourage giving to other worthy Democratic causes. Learn more by visiting our "join" and "links" pages.
To learn more about our group, please explore our site. We're always accepting new members and we encourage giving to other worthy Democratic causes. Learn more by visiting our "join" and "links" pages.
GARAGE SALE
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NO KINGS!
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Join pro-democracy Americans across the Hill Country for the NO KINGS PROTEST on October 18 at 10 am at the Lake Marble Falls Pedestrian Bridge (Hwy 281). It’s predicted to be the largest mass demonstration yet in American history. We’re showing Trump and the world America has no kings and power belongs to the people. This is a non-violent protest!
We hope to fill both sides of the Lake Marble Falls Pedestrian Bridge. Pick whichever side works best for you:
East side - Backside of Simply Pho House parking lot, 101 US 281, MF
West side - Chili’s parking lot, 700 First St. MF
We’ll meet up beginning at 9:30 am.
Bring some water, wear comfy shoes, and come ready to add your voice with the crowd of true patriots. No sign? We have banners you can carry. Bring 5 friends with you and come have fun!!!
What if your friends support the NO KINGS PROTEST but are unable to walk across the bridge? Ask them to simply drive across the bridge honking and cheering in support. That sends a message to our activists and to other drivers.
#NoKingsMarbleFalls
This event is supported by: Burnet County Democratic Club, Burnet County Democratic Party, & Highland Lakes Democratic Women
Download the Order Form and mail with your check to CONNIE STEIN, 807 INDIAN PAINT BLVD, HORSESHOE BAY, TX 78657
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Attention!!!
Big Changes for HLDW!!!
August will be the last month that we will meet at the Senior Center. They have raised their rent so we be meeting at La Quinta in the future. Please be aware that for the next three months we will meet at different locations at different times!
August 28
Senior Center
Brown Bag Lunch at 1 pm
Meeting at 2 pm
Speaker: Christian Fletcher, EDC
September 25
***5 pm Social***
Bear King Brewery
207 Avenue G Marble Falls, TX 78654
There will be a brief business meeting &
nomination of officers:
Vice President and Secretary
We will play Bingo and honor our new members
Come join the fun!
October 23
La Quinta
Brown Bag Lunch at noon
Meeting at 1 pm
Speaker to be announced
Coffee, tea and water will be served
There will be a $5 charge to cover the venue cost
PHOTOS FROM BEAR KING
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A WHOLE LOT MORE PIX FROM BRIDGE PROTEST
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Highland Lakes Democratic Women (and men!) met at Bear King recently to discuss their upcoming social event, “Burgers, Beer & Bingo” on Thursday, September 25 from 5 to 7 pm.
Back row standing: Ann Stevenson, Rachael Quitta, Betty Blackmond, Bill Stevenson, Roseann Thornton, Guy Stuart, Christine Bowman, Dan Pogue, Rodney Wing, Ravelle Kundinger and Mary Kathryn Kane.
Front row seated: Lisa Thorne, Michele Walker, Glynis Smith, Marti Pogue, Julie Brown, Kitty Palmer, Patty Kane and Sandra Chapman.
A WHOLE LOT OF PIX FROM THE PROTEST
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PICTURES FROM JULY MEETING
Charles Watkins & Suzanne Freeman
Mary Kathryn Kane, Terri Schexnayder, & Missy Dean of Kingsland School with backpacks donated by HLDW
Visitor Becky Garza
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Mary Kathryn Kane, Suzanne Freeman, Ann Stevenson
Returning member Ann Edwards
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HLDW KINDNESS CAMPAIGN
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HLDW Kindness Campaign for July will be backpacks and school supplies for Kingsland School, a charter school grades K-12. The backpacks and supplies can be dropped of at the Marble Falls Senior Center between 12 noon and 2 pm, the day of our meeting, July 24 |
RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 17
Bridge Over Troubled Waters Protest
Come join Highland Lakes Texas Democratic Women on July 17 for a delayed protest on the 281 bridge in Marble Falls. Gather at 9:15 at the parking lot at Adele's restaurant, 112 Highway 281, or Chili's. Bring posters, signs and flags. Please keep your message respectful.
The new date was chosen to mark of the fourth anniversary of the passing of civil rights activist John Lewis.
It is also Founder's Day in Marble Falls, honoring the founding of the City by Adam Rankin Johnson in 1887.
Same time: 9:30 am
Same place: 281 Bridge in Marble Falls
Same parking: Adele's & Chili's
Come join Highland Lakes Texas Democratic Women on July 17 for a delayed protest on the 281 bridge in Marble Falls. Gather at 9:15 at the parking lot at Adele's restaurant, 112 Highway 281, or Chili's. Bring posters, signs and flags. Please keep your message respectful.
The new date was chosen to mark of the fourth anniversary of the passing of civil rights activist John Lewis.
It is also Founder's Day in Marble Falls, honoring the founding of the City by Adam Rankin Johnson in 1887.
Same time: 9:30 am
Same place: 281 Bridge in Marble Falls
Same parking: Adele's & Chili's
LATEST PICTURES
--Mixer at Donna's Art Studio on April 26
--Jeff Gasaway at our meeting on April 24
--HLDW donations to the Helping Center
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KINDNESS CAMPAIGN
HLDW is starting a "Kindness Campaign" where each month we will support a selected non-profit organization. A few examples are backpacks for school children, food for the Helping Center, or books for libraries. Please let us know if you have any suggestions. "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." Mother Teresa |
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MARCH 27 MEETING
A large crowd of nearly 70 attended the meeting
Suzette Baker, fired Kingsland Librarian, spoke at the Highland Lakes Democratic Meeting last Thursday, March 27, at the Marble Falls Senior Center. She revealed the $225,000 settlement she received from Llano County in a wrongful termination lawsuit she filed last year. Suzette was fired for refusing to remove books deemed controversial by the Llano county & library leaders. Many of the books contained racial & LGBTQ+ themes. She has been celebrated by the Texas Library Association and was featured in a documentary titled "The Librarians" which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and South by Southwest.
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One of the banned books was All Boys Aren’t Blue, a young adult memoir of a black, LGBTQ+ boy who was bullied.
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Charla Hester and her granddaughters Zoe and Elsa with Suzette.
Suzette spoke with Helen Baldwin and her husband Michael, a retired library director, who leads a poetry class at the Marble Falls Library the last Tuesday of each month.
POSTCARD WRITING PARTY
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LIBERAL LADIES
Liberal Ladies, a group of like-minded ladies, meet the first Friday of the month at various locations, depending on the weather. On March 7 they met at Perissos Vineyard and Winery. For more information, please email [email protected].
Betty Blackmon, Kitty Palmer, Karen Leitch, Kristie Hatcher, Patty Kane
Christine Bowman, Karen and Pam Mcright
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Maine Sturks, Celia Manlove, Karen McRight, Christine Bowman
Lisa Newsom, Rose Butler, Elizabeth Reynolds
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FEBRUARY MEETING
Andrea Wilson, Llano County Elections Administrator, addressed the Highland Lakes Democratic Women on February 27 at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center.
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HLDW new member Vonna Newsom
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HLDW new member Elisabeth Reynolds
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JANUARY MEETING
Board Members for 2025, left to right:
Ann Stevenson, Vice President
Sandra Chapman, Secretary
Mary Kathryn Kane, President
Laura Rippy, Treasurer
Shirley Schmidt, far right, installed the officers and gave each a yellow rose
Beth Dahlberg presented a quilt she made to donate to Texas Democratic Women for the silent auction at their Annual Conference in Austin in February.
New member Susan Spence
Ann Stevenson with her guest Connie Brewer
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Rose Butler led a discussion on goals for HLDW for 2025
New member Sonia Stalker
Representatives from McCulloch County: Debbie Aven, left, Democratic Vice Chair, with Mary Donley, County Chair.
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Betty Blackmond, center ,with her guests Vonna Newsom, left and Carla Melcher, right
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Familiar faces Connie Fulgham and Teri Lum returned for our first meeting.
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