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Congratulations to Mike Gholson, who retires today after 31 years of service to Bluebonnet and its members. Mike began his career as a technician in 1995 and held various positions over the years. He retires today as a substation technician. In his retirement, Mike plans to travel and spend more time with family. We wish him all the best!

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Traffic safety notice: An oversized load being transported to south Texas will travel through parts of Bluebonnet's service area over the next several days. We're sharing the planned route to help keep our members and communities informed and safe. If you're traveling near the route, expect delays and use extra caution. See the planned transport route at https://t.co/2kHPCao65J.

Planned route:
• Friday, Aug. 28: Lexington, Dime Box, Ledbetter and Giddings via U.S. 77, Texas 21 and U.S. 290
• Saturday, Aug. 29: Giddings, Paige and Bastrop via U.S. 290, Texas 21
• Sunday, Aug. 30: Bastrop to Stockdale via Texas 21, U.S. 183 and Texas 142

The load is not affiliated with, owned or operated by Bluebonnet.

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Bluebonnet member Tina Webb is the August Texas Co-op Power contest winner for her Grammie’s Rice Krispies Squares recipe. Get the full recipe at https://t.co/tPLsWbnMwX.

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Thank you, members, for following our summer electricity-saving tips! From laundry habits to home cooling, small changes can make a big difference. Still looking for ways to stay cool? Comment “summer tips” for a chance to win a Ninja Slushi.

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Parents! Let your child’s creativity shine. There’s still time to enter Bluebonnet’s birthday coloring contest! Download the coloring page, add your artistic touch and send it in for a chance to win a back-to-school bundle filled with supplies and surprises. To enter, visit https://t.co/HlxNfo5XCC.

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Congratulations to Bluebonnet member Harrison Nash, whose photo from a fishing trip on Devil’s River was selected as a winner in Texas Co-op Power’s August photo contest. Check out the photos at https://t.co/mK786FoT5l.

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You ask. Our lineworkers answer. Journeyman Stephen Braneff shares simple back-to-school safety tips for students, parents and drivers.

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Good luck to families across our service area for a safe and successful school year. Share your back-to-school photos in the comments below!

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From the basketball court to the band hall, from FFA projects to future medical careers, Bluebonnet’s 2026 Scholarship of Excellence recipients are already making their mark. Swipe through to meet a few of this year’s recipients and learn more about their next chapter at https://t.co/6IneNHdCn7.

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Join our team! We’re hiring a substation technician in Bastrop or Giddings and a substation construction manager in Giddings to work across the entire Bluebonnet service area. The ideal candidates will have experience in the construction and maintenance of substations and transmission lines. To learn more or apply, visit https://t.co/tkLYB5hn94.

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Hey kids, help us celebrate Bluebonnet’s 87th birthday! Download the coloring page, add your own colors and send it back for a chance to win a back-to-school bundle packed with school supplies and fun surprises!

✏️ Open to kids 12 and younger
⏰ Entries due by 5 p.m. Aug. 28
💻 Download the coloring page and see the contest rules at https://t.co/lM19A9Q5fi

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We’re celebrating 87 years of Bluebonnet! The cooperative has grown alongside the communities we serve since 1939. Bluebonnet now provides safe, reliable power to more than 146,000 meters across Central Texas. While much has changed over the decades, our commitment to serving our members remains stronger than ever.

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@ThomasEEdge We’re very sorry you’ve experienced three outages this month. We’d be happy to look into the outages and talk through what may be causing them. Can you please DM us with your contact information and the best time to reach you?

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Log in to your MyBluebonnet account to view detailed energy use reports, track patterns and adjust habits. For more ways to manage electricity use, comment “summer tips” for a chance to win a Google Nest learning thermostat!

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Bluebonnet is hiring a part-time member communications representative. We're looking for someone who enjoys helping people, communicates clearly and can stay organized in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Bastrop and Giddings and offers a predictable part-time schedule. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/tkLYB5hn94.

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Bluebonnet awarded scholarships to 213 graduating seniors across its 14-county service area this year. Many of these recipients made an impact both inside and outside the classroom through leadership and service in student organizations. Meet some of these recent graduates in the August issue of Texas Co-op Power, online now at https://t.co/6IneNHdCn7.

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Join our team! Bluebonnet is hiring a part-time facilities technician to help maintain buildings, equipment and grounds at locations throughout its service area. To learn more and apply, go to https://t.co/u408lS5bGh.

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Bluebonnet apprentices swept the top four spots among 140 competitors at the 30th Texas Lineman’s Rodeo in Seguin.

Congratulations to all participants, and special thanks to their families and Bluebonnet members for cheering them on throughout the weekend! Their success reflects the talent, dedication and training that help make Bluebonnet home to the best lineworkers in Texas.

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Results are in! Congratulations to all Bluebonnet teams for their strong showing and for proudly representing the cooperative and its members.

• First place overall apprentice and first place in apprentice test: Kevin Christ
• Second place overall apprentice and second place in apprentice test: Carter Brymer
• Third place overall apprentice and third place in apprentice test: Lane Magnuson
• Fourth place overall apprentice and fourth place  in apprentice test: Tucker Saegert

Third place senior overall team: Michael Guajardo, David Martin, and Kenneth Rouch

Pictured, from left: Danny Bolding (coach), Tucker Saegert, David Martin, Kevin Christ, JD Boecker (coach), Michael Guajardo, Carter Brymer, Lane Magnuson, Kenneth Rouch and Troy Moore (coach).

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Competitions at the Texas Lineman’s Rodeo have officially come to a close. Bluebonnet teams put in strong performances to represent their cooperative and members. Stay tuned for final results later this evening.