Politics Corner

In a recent conversation with Mark Burow, Chair of the Robertson County Republican Party, he expressed that the focus of the local party was to be in service to the community. In that spirit, this year’s Chili Supper has been transformed into a Chili Cook Off that will benefit two organizations that they feel are living out the values that they want to see in the world. They want to invite all people of all parties to their annual event - benefitting The Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line Foundation and Still Creek Ranch.

The Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line has an excellent track record of helping the families of First Responders when they are in need. When Constable David Ray was out of commission for a while due to injuries sustained during his previous job, the Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line stepped in to help out his family while he recuperated and healed. Thin Blue Line Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2012, with the Brazos Valley Chapter forming in 2014. The Foundation’s vision and goals are building partnerships between communities, business leaders, law enforcement and veterans through volunteering, civic support and promoting public safety. The Foundation lends special interest in providing financial and moral support to the families and communities of America’s First Responders and Military Warriors who have been seriously injured or loss of life. The Foundation also provides support for abused, neglected, and exploited children by providing funds for school supplies, clothing and by participating in seasonal events such as providing Christmas presents and Easter Egg hunts.
Still Creek Ranch's mission is to rescue at-risk children and raise them to be in relationship with Christ and equipped for life.  We seek to have a multi-generational impact by breaking the cycle of crisis and empowering them to make Biblical decisions, have healthy relationships, and reach their full God-given potential. Still Creek is a therapeutic boarding school and operates 100% on donated funds and fully scholarships all the children who reside at the ranch. Still Creek remains, as always, debt-free and free from government funding. Still Creek serves an average of 40 children annually, and the average time that a child lives at the ranch is currently 2.76 years
The Event kicks off with a car show and the group is excited for locals to show off their classics, hoopties, muscle cars and hot rods. Cars will assemble in Franklin’s City Park at 8:00 am with judges viewing throughout the morning. The winners will be announced at 2:00 pm and the prizes are worth the price of entry. You can click HERE to go to the event page and download the entry form.
Chili cook off teams start setting up at 9:00 am, then chili judging takes place at noon. Once all the contestants have their entries in, they will be selling bowls of their potential winning chili to hungry visitors. Stop by City Park and grab a bowl while the kiddos play games and enjoy the fun activities the group has in store. There will also be local vendors set up for shopping, live music and more.
If you want to vie for the bragging rights and submit a Chili, you can download an entry form with the rules HERE.
Contact Mark Burow 979-571-3940 or Allen Wilkerson (619) 665-452 with questions