The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) recently awarded more than $985,000 in Community Development Partnership Program grants for a wide range of projects across LCRA’ service areas, including Lakehills and Utopia.A $25,000 grant from LCRA and Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) was awarded to the Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department.According to a press release, the grant will be used for a compressor and additional equipment which will allow first responders to quickly refill critically needed breathing equipment.A $24,609 grant from LCRA and BEC to Utopia Volunteer Emergency Medical Services in Uvalde County for a new hydraulic- powered ambulance stretcher and patient-loading ...