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Director Jurk earns NRECA Gold credential

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Board member Russell Jurk earned a Director Gold credential from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, which represents more than 900 of the nation’s electric cooperatives. Jurk has served as a Bluebonnet director from District 4, Lee, Milam and Williamson counties, since 2011. 

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Director Jurk earns NRECA Gold credential

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Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of directors unanimously approved the grants during its September Board meeting and grants will be awarded in October.

“These departments are dedicated to serving Bluebonnet members and our communities," said Matt Bentke, Bluebonnet’s general manager. “Our lineworkers and control center operators appreciate the partnership and quick response of firefighters and first responders during emergencies. Their work is vital to keeping our members and employees safe.”

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Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments for their commitment to community safety

scams

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.

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Scam alert: Members report increase in fraud attempts

Texas Public Safety Training Academy

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.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $25,000 grant to Texas Public Safety Training Academy

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $17,478 grant to the Round Top Library Association for an ADA-accessible deck and outdoor classroom. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program.

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.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $24,500 grant to South Lee County VFD

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Three incumbent directors re-elected to the cooperative’s Board
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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.

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Bluebonnet celebrates strength, growth at its 2025 Annual Meeting

Capital credits

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. 

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Bluebonnet returns $11 million in capital credits

Bluebonnet, LCRA award $18,123 grant to Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department

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.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $18,123 grant to Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department

Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department

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.

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Bluebonnet, LCRA award $23,819 grant to Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department