The club will replace the 100-year-old community center’s roof and install energy-efficient lighting

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $41,278 grant to the Paige Community Club for updates to the Paige Community Center. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rick Arnic, LCRA regional affairs representative; Sarah Deerkop, club secretary; Gary Light and Bettye Light, club members; Debbie Barrington, club president; Kathy Beeman, club treasurer; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA board member; Margaret Boyd, club director; State Rep.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $41,278 grant to Paige Community Club

New playscape canopy, solar lights and xeriscaping to be added to Rosanky Community Center grounds

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $14,112 grant to the Rosanky Community Center Association for upgrades to the grounds of its community center. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured seated in front, from left to right, are: Sawyer Badders, Kutter Badders and Steelee Badders, junior association members.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $14,112 grant to Rosanky Community Center Association

New air conditioners, refrigerator and other upgrades will improve Zilss Memorial Hall

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $10,000 grant to the Winchester Area Civic Association for improvements to Zilss Memorial Hall. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured in the front row are, from left, Ellen Brumback, association secretary; Barb Schafer, association member; Margaret D. "Meg" Voelter, LCRA board member; Byron Balke, Bluebonnet Board assistant secretary/treasurer; and Dinah Breeden, association vice chairman.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $10,000 grant to Winchester Area Civic Association

New rescue gear will increase firefighter safety, improve emergency responses

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $25,000 grant to the Maxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department for new rescue gear. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are, Ambrose Garcia, firefighter; Rick Arnic, LCRA regional affairs representative; Alfredo Hernandez, firefighter; David Childress, fire chief; Margaret D.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $25,000 grant to Maxwell Community VFD

New addition will house two firetrucks, office space and equipment for the Southeast Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $50,000 grant to the Southeast Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department to construct additional building space. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rick Arnic, LCRA regional affairs representative; Patty Mundine, VFD president, secretary and firefighter; Margaret D.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $50,000 grant to Caldwell County First Responders

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St. John’s United Church of Christ will add playground equipment, fence to outdoor play area
Burton park receives grant

An unfenced outdoor play area in Burton soon will get new playground equipment, a fence and a pavilion, thanks to a grant from Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and the Lower Colorado River Authority.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $15,000 for upgrades to Burton park

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New construction and renovation will make the park safer and able to accommodate larger crowds
City of Carimine receive CDPP grant

Pictured, from left on the front row, are Jane Press, Carmine Economic Development Corporation board member; Vicki LaRue, Carmine EDC board member and grant project coordinator; Byron Balke, Bluebonnet Board Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, District 6; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA board member; Susan Bathe, Carmine mayor pro tem and Carmine EDC board president; Kristi Wunderlich, Carmine EDC board vice president; and Wade Eilers, Carmine mayor.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $25,000 grant for park upgrade in Carmine

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Department will upgrade gear for faster, safer vehicle rescues
Tanglewood VFD CDPP grant

The Tanglewood Volunteer Fire Department will purchase a new Jaws of Life set to help rescue people trapped in wrecked vehicles, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and the Lower Colorado River Authority.

The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $6,375 in matching funds from the Tanglewood VFD, will allow the department to replace an outdated Jaws of Life set with a newer, more efficient battery-operated model.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $25,000 grant to Tanglewood Volunteer Fire Department