With Strawn's Jeff Hinkson leading his first political campaign and logistics and publicity support from Cayler Banks and Judson Meeks, both of Mineral Wells, Rogers won and will become the first person from Palo Pinto County to hold a legislative seat since 1981 when Mineral Wells native Tom Creighton ended his 20-year career serving as a state senator.
Rogers on Wednesday recapped the race, giving thanks to others who helped and prayed. He discussed some issues he hopes to address when he takes his legislative seat in January, and wonders what the session will be and look like with the pandemic still in play. Rogers said being a freshman legislator will help in the aspect that he won't be the only one trying to figure his way around whatever restrictions and guidelines are put in place.
We thank Dr. Rogers for coming and speaking to the club, with about 25 people attending Wednesday's meeting in Southside Church of Christ's spacious fellowship featuring lunch once again catered by Sadie Oshi Harrison of Sadie's Eats.
We look forward to next week's guest speaker Rhett Warren to update us on all of the trails he has been working, and they are many. We meet at noon, and the lunch menu options will come out Friday. Rotary Club meetings are for members, invited guests and prospective members.