Five things Central Texans should know before temperatures drop and roads turn icy
Winter weather can be unpredictable in Central Texas, especially in January and February. Temperatures can quickly swing from mild to freezing. Cold snaps and icy conditions can last for hours or stretch on for days. Here are five ways to stay safe during a Texas cold snap:
Save electricity and money in cold weather with a few simple suggestions
Cold weather happens, even if it was 80 degrees yesterday. Save electricity and save money with a few simple suggestions from Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative.
LOWER YOUR WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE
The U.S. Department of Energy recommends using the warm setting (120 degrees) on your water heater during the winter months. Plus, consider washing clothes in cold water.
Bluebonnet awards $64,000 to area fire departments
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors unanimously approved $1,000 grants to 64 fire departments serving communities across the cooperative’s 14-county service area. The grants were approved earlier this year and awarded in October and November.
From sheriff’s officers to firefighters, dispatchers to emergency medical workers, these are on the front lines in their communities
By Kirsten Tyler and Connie Juarez • Photos by Sarah Beal
They are the calm voices answering the 911 calls, the drivers with flashing lights that puncture the darkness and the steady hands of those who arrive to help in a crisis.
Honoring Bluebonnet's veterans
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative honors Veterans Day, Nov. 11, with gratitude for the men and women who have worn the uniforms of our nation. This year, we recognize 24 employees who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Army National Guard. Their call to duty took them across the U.S. and overseas, and today they continue that commitment by providing safe, reliable electricity to more than 105,000 Bluebonnet members in 14 Central Texas counties.
Veterans from the Bluebonnet region share memories of service, sacrifice and returning to Texas
Story by Sara Abrego
Photos by Sarah Beal
Their stories continue long after their time in uniform.
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we honor the men and women of the Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative service area who served their country. They are neighbors, business owners, volunteers and mentors who carry their experiences from faraway posts into Central Texas life.
Farm Safety Week, year-round awareness
Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 21–27, a time to recognize the importance of safety in agriculture and raise awareness about the hazards farmers face every day. While this designated week serves as an important reminder, safety on the farm should be a year-round priority.
Have fun and stay safe with these Halloween tips
For little ghosts, glittering princesses and small superheroes, Halloween is a thrilling night of make-believe and spooky fun. But during the sugar-fueled race to the next porch, safety is paramount. Keep the magic alive with planning, parental supervision, eagle eyes and some essential items. Then the night can end with treats, not trouble.