Have fun and stay safe with these Halloween tips
For little ghosts, glittering princesses and small superheroes, Halloween is a thrilling night of make-believe and spooky fun. But during the sugar-fueled race to the next porch, safety is paramount. Keep the magic alive with planning, parental supervision, eagle eyes and some essential items. Then the night can end with treats, not trouble.
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.
Whether you’re buying feed, farming cattle or just flipping a light switch, you’re benefiting from a member-owned cooperative
By Addie Broyles
You know Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative as the company that keeps your lights on. Other cooperatives in the Bluebonnet territory are flipping switches of their own — in ways you might not expect.
Every time an item is purchased at the Burleson County Co-op Store in Caldwell, it’s not just a sale. It’s a return on the investment its members paid to own a stake in the feed store.
Bluebonnet awards $400,000 in scholarships to 160 area graduating high school seniors
Story by Connie Juarez
Consider it an investment in the future. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative has awarded 160 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from across the cooperative’s 14-county service area this year. The $2,500 Scholarships of Excellence, totaling $400,000, will help the students achieve their goals of earning college degrees or trade-and-technical school certificates.
It’s time for Bluebonnet-area barbecue to share the spotlight with its supporting cast, from potato salad to poblano spaghetti
Story by Eric Webb * Photos by Sarah Beal
Picture a plate of barbecue. Maybe you see brisket with peppery bark guarding a glistening streak of fat. Perhaps there’s a shiny link of sausage, the casing ready to snap and reveal the juiciness inside. Don’t forget the beef rib as big as you think your appetite is.
When you’re talking Texas barbecue, meat always gets top billing.
Farm Safety Week, year-round awareness
Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 21–27, a time to recognize the importance of safety in agriculture and raise awareness about the hazards farmers face every day. While this designated week serves as an important reminder, safety on the farm should be a year-round priority.
Bluebonnet-area farmers combine their instincts and experience with apps, artificial intelligence, data, drones and advanced equipment to yield better crops and more efficient care for cattle
Story by Addie Broyles * Photos by Sarah Beal
As farming technology advances, Emory Thomas looks forward to the future. He also wants to keep driving his truck.
Lesson No. 1:
As classrooms reopen and routines return, it’s time for a back-to-school refresher on safety — at the bus stop and on the road
Prepare for the first bus ride
Riding the bus is a big step, especially for young students. To help your child feel prepared, walk or drive the school route together. Go over the family’s morning routines. Review these important reminders with your child:
We’re celebrating the hardworking heroes who keep our lights on. Enter Bluebonnet's lineworker coloring contest for a chance to win a back-to-school bundle packed with supplies and surprises by Aug. 22.
HERE’S HOW
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Download and print the coloring page here
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Color the sheet and let your imagination shine
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Send it to us using one of the four ways below