Austin Republican Women (ARW) is a group of Austin-area women keen on political awareness and education, community involvement, and advancing Republican causes and ideals in the governance of our great State of Texas.
We work together to elect Republican candidates who seek local, state and national public offices. To that end, we maintain a robust calendar of events and program activities designed to inform, educate, involve and enthuse our members and guests.
We invite you to find out more ABOUT ARW and then come join us. Either register to attend an upcoming event OR just go ahead and become an ARW member – JOIN NOW.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, April 2, 2026 ~ April Luncheon. Speaker: Commissioner Justin Berry
Thursday, April 16 2026 ~ New Member Social (evening event)
Thursday,May 7, 2026 ~ May Luncheon. Speaker: Professor Jeffrey Addicott (Lt.Col. U.S.Army Ret)
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April Luncheon
Thursday, April 2, 2026
11:15 pm -1:00 pm
(check-in at 11:15, program begins at 11:45)
Justin was involved with the 6th St shooting and had to miss in March. We are fortunate ha can make it for April. Come hear his message.
The Hills Country Club
26 Club Estates Parkway
Austin (Lakeway), Texas 78738
$45
Speaker: Commissioner Justin Berry
Justin Berry is an Austin Police Department senior officer and Republican political figure appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in August 2022 to The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Berry will now serve on the regulatory state agency that, according to its website, establishes and enforces standards to ensure Texas residents are served by highly trained, ethical law enforcement, corrections and telecommunications personnel. He was appointed for a term that will expire on Aug. 30, 2027.
Justin Berry has over 18 years of experience with the Austin Police Department. He currently holds a Texas Master Peace Officer License, CIT certification, and Instructor Proficiency certification with TCOLE. He has earned numerous awards, medals, and commendations including the Austin Police Department Honorable Conduct Medal, the Austin Police Department Meritorious Service Medal, CLEAT’s Distinguished Spirit of Leadership Award, Austin Cops for Charities Distinguished Civic Leadership Award, a U.S. Senate Certificate of Commendation, a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, The 100 Club of Central Texas Outstanding Team of the Year award, and The 100 Club of Central Texas Outstanding Officer of the Year award. Berry received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management from Sam Houston State University.
We did hear from Dr. Jennifer Mushtaler. Now let’s help her win HD 47!
| ARW’s Sweet Treats |
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The March auctioning of some great cakes was a big success. The funds go into the Keep Texas Red fund for candidate support. For our April 2nd Luncheon let’s bake some homemade cookies or bars. We need 2 dozen and we will sell them for $20. Please contact Julie Martin at 512-731-0694 by March 27, 2026. Let’s keep up the good work and remember HOMEMADE goodies only! Stay tuned for May meeting plans too. Thank you ARW members for all you do to Support Our Candidates! |
Deadline: All reservations MUST be made by Friday, March 27.
Austin Republican Women is now re-introducing its KEEP TEXAS RED PAC initiative for 2023-2026. If we are to preserve and defend our values and beliefs against those who threaten them, the time for action is now. Make no mistake, we are in yet another fight for Texas.
ARW’s 2023-26 KEEP TEXAS RED initiative is both a battle cry and a call to arms. Like famous battle cries of the mid-1830s when Texians fought and died to defend this land, KEEP TEXAS RED is a rallying cry for our time. To those who threaten to turn Texas blue, we say: No way, “Come and take it.”
Today, the battlegrounds are our cities, schools, courts and state Houses. Social media, cell phones and fake news have replaced the cannons and rifles of yesteryear. Our swords are now our elected officials; our weapons are now dollars. Isn’t it time to help ARW arm the arsenal with your donation?
If you answer yes, to defending Republican values and beliefs, please make a donation to ARW’s 2023-26 KEEP TEXAS RED initiative. There are five donation categories from which to choose, with four named after an historic battle cry that spurred Texians to victory in their fight for Texas. With your financial support, ARW can continue that good fight today for the future of our Great State. Let’s KEEP TEXAS RED
– Donation Categories –
$100 – “Remember the Alamo”
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A battle cry used by Texians on April 21, 1836 at the Battle of San Jacinto when a siesta-taking Mexican army was surprisingly descended upon on the banks of the San Jacinto River near present-day Houston. After only 18 minutes, an overwhelmingly outnumbered Texas militia had defeated the Mexican Army, its Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna soon captured, and the Republic of Texas was born.
$250 – “Come and Take It”
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Considered the first notable battle of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of Gonzales skirmish with Mexican troops occurred on October 2, 1835 when colonists refused to return a small, six-pound, Spanish cannon given to them for protection from Indian attack. The Texians rolled out the cannon under a flag that read “Come and Take It.” The Mexicans retreated. The Texas Revolution began.
$500 – “Never Surrender or Retreat”
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On February 24, 1836, besieged by the Mexican Army, Commander William B. Travis penned his famous Victory or Death letter to the “people of Texas and all Americans in the world” to come to the aid of his Alamo Mission garrison. “I will never surrender or retreat,” he wrote. Unfortunately, no reinforcements came and on the 13th day of the siege, the Alamo fell.
$1,000 – “Remember Goliad!”
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One event of the Texas Revolution that ignited fury and garnered support from the people of Texas, the U.S., Great Britain and France was the Goliad Massacre of March 27, 1836 that followed the Battle of Coleto Creek. “Remember Goliad” and “Remember the Alamo” were cried out by Texians during the Battle of San Jacinto. “Remember Goliad” was acknowledgement of and contempt for the cruelty of Gen. Santa Anna when he ordered the execution of Col. James Fannin and some 342 unarmed prisoners of war from the Texian Army of the Republic of Texas, and then had their bodies burned.
$99 and below – “Fight, Fight, Fight”
Other (amount of your choice)
Contributions to Austin Republican Women are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income taxes purposes. Corporate contributions are not permitted.
