The Planning Committee for the 2025 Annual Burnet County Republican Picnic
The Annual Republican Picnic of 2025 was a wonderful event from start to finish. The Picnic Planning Committee says a big thank you to the Burnet County Republican Party, the Burnet County Republican Women Club, and the Burnet County Republican Club for their support. A big thank you to Damon Beierle for running the sound, to Max & Amber Cardenas for the fantastic food and venue, to Jordan Killebrew for sharing his music, to Heidi Meredith for stepping up to sing the national anthem, to Tom Maynard for our auction item, to Christi Craddick for door prizes, & to the Color Guard of Burnet VFW Post 974 for their excellent presentation. We’re thankful for those who worked behind the scenes to prepare such a special day. Enjoy the slide show!
Jordan Killebrew entertained the crowd with patriotic music.
Mike Junto of the Burnet VFW Post 974 Color Guard led in the presentation of the Colors.
Jordan Killebrew and Burnet County Republican Chair Tammy Hullum stand at attention during the presentation of the US & Texas flags.
Heidi Meredith blessed us with her rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner".
Republican County Chair Tammy Hullum and TFRW District Director Gail Teegarden welcomed the Burnet VFW Post 974 Color Guard.
Tom Maynard (SBOE, District 10) contributed this beautiful framed Texas flag for the auction.
Christi Craddick spoke from the heart about her work as Texas Railroad Commissioner.
Candidates for positions in the 2026 elections were given an opportunity to introduce themselves to the crowd.
Senator Pete Flores spoke warmly to the crowd & honored the citizens of Burnet and Kerr counties for their quick response to aid fellow citizens during the July floods.
Club members had a chance to visit! Pictured here are Brenda Miles, DA Perry Thomas, and Shannon Thomas.
Former Burnet County Republican Chair Kara Chastain is pictured with Lesli Fitzpatrick (Candidate for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3) and BCRW member Debra Coffey.
A special thank you goes out to BCRW VP of Hospitality Janet Parker for the fantastic decorations. She's joined here by JP, Precinct 2, Lisa Whitehead, who is running for re-election in 2026.
Senator Pete Flores & Judicial Candidate Lesli Fitzpatrick shared a moment with BCRC Vice President Becke Freitas. Thanks, Becke, for your many contributions to the planning of the picnic!
John Messinger (Candidate for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 9) and his wife, Carrie attended the picnic.
Picnic Planning Committee Members (& BCRC Members!) Brenda Miles & Gail Teegarden were seen enjoying the fruits of their labor.