Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to award $1,000 grants to 63 local fire departments that protect and serve communities in the cooperative’s 14-county service area.
“These departments serve everyone in our communities, answering the call every day, around the clock,” said Matt Bentke, Bluebonnet’s general manager. “Our line workers and control center operators work closely with firefighters and first responders during emergency events, which is critically important to keeping people safe.”
SCAM ALERT: Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted scams.
These fraudulent activities include scammers posing as Bluebonnet representatives both over the phone and in person, making false claims about account issues and high billing errors, and claiming to sell solar energy systems.
LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative representatives award a $25,000 grant to the Fayetteville Community Center Group for construction of an arts and cultural center. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $20,371 grant to St. John 19th Body for a new septic system and restrooms at its civic center. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $15,868 grant to the Dime Box Heritage Society for museum upgrades. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, in the front row, from left, are: Sharon Phears, society president; Jean Blaha-Davis, society vice president; Bonnie Langham, society treasurer; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA board member; Monica Kallus-Spacek, society director; Russell Jurk, Bluebonnet board member; and Kate Ramzinski, LCRA regional affairs representative.
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.
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.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted phone scams. The fraudulent callers typically tell members their power will be disconnected unless they make an immediate payment over the phone.
Bluebonnet never calls members to demand immediate payment. Bluebonnet makes at least two attempts to remind its members with delinquent accounts – once by mail and again by a courtesy phone call – before disconnecting service for nonpayment.
About 500 Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members and guests gathered at The Silos on 77 event center in Giddings on Tuesday, May 14, for the co-op’s Annual Meeting. Attendees enjoyed live music, heard reports highlighting Bluebonnet’s successes during 2023 and early 2024, re-elected two directors, and won door prizes.
Bluebonnet awards $337,500 in scholarships to 135 area graduating high school seniors
Story by Will Holford and Melissa Segrest * Photos by Sarah Beal
This spring, 135 graduating high school seniors were awarded Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Scholarships of Excellence. After years of hard work, academic achievement and extracurricular activities, each student received a $2,500 scholarship to pursue a bachelor’s degree, associate degree or trade and technical school certification.