WHAT: Join us for the 4th Annual Drive Sames 4 Education Press Conference, where we will proudly reveal the model of the brand-new vehicle that one outstanding Bastrop ISD high school student will win. This exciting program celebrates and rewards Bastrop ISD students who achieve perfect attendance throughout the school year, with 16 finalists earning a chance at driving home in a new vehicle. The grand prize winner will be announced at the first Bastrop ISD graduation ceremony in May.
WHO: Sames Bastrop Ford in partnership with Bastrop Independent School District
WHEN: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Sames McAllen Ford Showroom 1115 State Hwy 71, Bastrop, TX 78602
WHY: Sames Bastrop Ford and Bastrop ISD share a mission—promoting perfect school attendance to foster academic success and student well‑being. By rewarding consistent attendance with the chance to win a car, we motivate young Texans to attend school regularly and build a foundation for a bright future. At Sames Auto Group, we’re driving more than cars—we’re driving education forward.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
Media will have an exclusive opportunity to interview:
Steve David, General Manager, Sames Bastrop Ford
Patricia Muyshondt, Chief Marketing Officer
Kristi Lee, Interim Superintendent, Bastrop ISDADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Light refreshments will be provided for attendees.
For further inquiries, please contact Karla Gonzalez, Marketing Director of Sames Auto Group,
at 956-721-4700 or via email at kgonzalez@sames.net, or Lauri Anzaldua, Communications
Coordinator at Bastrop ISD, via email at lanzaldua@bisdtx.org