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.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors unanimously voted during its April meeting to return $6.23 million in capital credits to member-owners of the cooperative, an increase of more than $500,000 over last year. Beginning in May, Bluebonnet’s members will receive a credit on their electric bill for their share of $6.23 million in capital credits.
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.
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.
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.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and LCRA representatives present a $24,238 grant for improvements to the Red Rock Community Center. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. From left, J.R.
