
SCAM ALERT! Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted phone scams.
These fraudulent activities include scammers posing as Bluebonnet representatives over the phone, claiming member accounts are past due, threatening same-day disconnection and asking for immediate payment. The fraudulent calls are coming from 512-521-3002, and the scammers direct members to call 888-216-3973 to make a payment.

Bluebonnet and LCRA representatives present a $25,000 grant to the Texas Public Safety Training Academy to expand its training facilities at a new site in Bastrop County. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: adults Jayme Myrick, academy training specialist; Mary Teague and her husband, Nicholas Teague, EMS program director and fire chief; Philip Marquette, assistant fire chief and deputy director; Margaret D.

Bluebonnet and LCRA representatives present a $24,500 grant to the South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department for a 6x6 semi-tractor truck. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Dustin Schneider, VFD secretary; Mark Fears and Ethan Miertschin, VFD firefighters; Sherry Murphy, Bluebonnet's Giddings-area community representative; Delvin Boriack, VFD firefighter; Russell Jurk, Bluebonnet director; Kaleb Oltmann, VFD firefighter; Margaret D.

More than 600 Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members and guests filled The Silos on 77 event center in Giddings on Tuesday, May 13, for the co-op’s Annual Meeting. Attendees enjoyed live music, received updates on the cooperative’s performance in 2024 and early 2025, re-elected three incumbent directors, and took home door prizes donated by Bluebonnet’s vendors.

Current members will see a credit on their May electric bill
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative will return more than $11 million in capital credits in 2025, an increase of $747,000 over last year. Bluebonnet’s members will see a reduction on their May electric bill as a result of the capital credits approved by the Board of Directors during its April meeting.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $18,123 grant to the Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department for a new generator. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left, are Kyle Merten, Bluebonnet's Brenham-area community representative; Robert Mikeska, Bluebonnet Board secretary/treasurer; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA board member; Josh Roman, treasurer and firefighter; John Burleson III, fire chief; and Kate Ramzinski, LCRA regional affairs representative.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $23,819 grant to the Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department for new vehicle extrication tools. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kyle Merten, Bluebonnet's Brenham-area community representative; Robert Mikeska, Bluebonnet Board secretary/treasurer and member; Margaret D.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $17,710 grant to the Blue Volunteer Fire Department for a new emergency generator and fuel tank. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kate Ramzinski, LCRA regional affairs representative; Sherry Murphy, Bluebonnet's Giddings-area community representative; Russell Jurk, Bluebonnet Board member; Ward Taylor, VFD assistant fire chief; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter and Matthew L.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $24,400 grant to the Bastrop County First Responders for emergency equipment. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Tom Oney, LCRA chief people officer and executive vice president of external affairs; Gregory Klaus, Bastrop County judge; Matthew L. “Matt” Arthur and Margaret D.