LCRA and City of Lampasas representatives present a $21,568 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas for basketball court improvements. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Grants program. Pictured, from left to right, are: John Palacio, LCRA Regional Affairs representative; Randy Hoyer, Lampasas County judge and Lampasas club board chair; Tiana Quick, Central Texas clubs chief executive officer; Phil Wilson, LCRA general manager; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA Board member; Isabel Hubbard, Lampasas club board member; Martha Leigh M. Whitten, LCRA Board vice chair; Nancy Eckert Yeary, LCRA Board member; Natalie Bennett, Lampasas club board member; Wesley Graham III, Lampasas club board vice chair; and Kayleigh Stanley, Lampasas city secretary.
LAMPASAS, Texas – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas soon will seal and improve a much-used basketball court in Lampasas, thanks to a $21,568 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Lampasas.
The community grant, along with $5,392 in matching funds from the organization, will pay to restore the court’s deteriorated surface, creating a safer and more durable play area for sports, recreation and after-school activities. In addition to extending the court’s lifespan, the renovations will improve the court’s condition enough that it can host additional games and tournaments, which in turn will bring more visitors to Lampasas.
“This grant is especially meaningful for a community like Lampasas, where outdoor recreational options can be limited,” said Tiana Quick, chief executive officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas.
The court is directly behind the school campus and is near a new skate park, Hanna Springs Pool, Lampasas Community Gardens and Campbell Park. The club leases the basketball court from the Lampasas Independent School District.
LCRA General Manager Phil Wilson said providing safe recreational opportunities for young people is important to encourage both physical activity and an increased sense of community.
“You learn a lot more than the game of basketball when you’re out on the court,” Wilson said. “You learn about the importance of teamwork and hard work. You also meet new people and establish new relationships that can last long after the game is over. LCRA is honored to support the Boys & Girls Club in its work to make the court safer.”
The Boys & Girls Club in Lampasas serves children and teens from across the community with programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles and leadership development.
“Anything we can do to encourage kids to get outside, stay active and build social connections makes a real difference,” Quick said. “Sealing the court helps us provide a safer, more inviting space for the young people who rely on the club.”
This is one of 41 grants awarded recently through LCRA Community Grants. These grants are awarded twice a year as part of LCRA’s effort to give back to communities in its wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The City of Lampasas is one of LCRA’s wholesale electric customers and is a partner in the Community Grants program.
Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in January. More information is available at lcra.org/grants.