(Sounds like a blast this weekend. - promoted by Karl-Thomas Musselman)
Some people talk about putting the Democratic Party back on Main Street - the determined troops of Bastrop County are actually doing it! Heads up for those interested in getting OUT of Austin during what should be a bustling weekend:
Come out and support our candidates in important swing races with the Bastrop County Democratic Party this Saturday (9/27, 11am-3pm) as we hold our Precinct 4 Tailgate Rally in Veteran's Memorial Park (a.k.a Elgin City Park), at Main and Depot Streets in historic downtown Elgin . In addition to local vendors hawking our famous hot sausage, drinks and homemade treats, we'll have live local music and fun for the kids - and of course, the chance hear and meet face-to-face with Democratic candidates on the Bastrop County ballot this November.
In response to the influx of visitors fleeing natural disasters of late, we're also asking folks to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Elgin and Bastrop Food Pantries who have done heroic work assisting evacuees and their hosts, and need supplies replenished.
Headliners are Larry Joe Doherty (CD-10) & Donnie Dippel (HD-17). Plus everyone's favorite regional down-ballot judicial candidate, the venerable Woodie Jones (for 3rd Ct. Appeals), and the extremely bright, hard-working Chris Duggan (for 423rd Dist. Judge). Sheriff candidate Wayne Smith along with Dock Jackson (for Pct 1 Commissioner) round out the confirmed list of local office-seekers.
Loyal local yellowdawgs Ernie Bogart (longtime Elgin attorney) and Lee Dildy (Pct 4 Comm.) will serve as Honorary Hosts for this event.
Folks are encouraged to bring coolers, chairs and TVs, and set up camp next to the park for Texas-Arkansas game-watching after the rally activities finish just about kick-off time.
Plus, we'll have some of these nifty Obama-Biden things for a small charge....
We'll also feature a special guest - local delegate to the National Convention Michael Flowers, profiled recently in an excellent Texas Observer article by our favorite Gal-With-the-Obama-Plates-Whose-Resolve-Is-Only-Strengthened-When-Punks-Slash-Her-Tires...
Wanna get away from the craziness? Hop on US 290 and go counter-flow Saturday morning! |
