BELLVILLE AMERICAN LEGION POST RECEIVES GRANT FOR RENOVATIONS

  

American Legion Post 115 will soon get to renovate its 100-year-old hall to preserve a historic gathering place for veterans and the broader Bellville community.

The renovations are being made possible thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Bellville.

The LCRA Community Grant, along with $42,788 in matching funds from the organization, will support renovations to the historic American Legion Hall.

This includes new ceilings, insulation, upgraded lighting, electrical rewiring, kitchen modernization, flooring, plumbing improvements and other facility upgrades.

In addition to providing a site for veterans to meet, the hall also hosts community events, and serves as an official polling location during elections.

The renovations represent an important investment in the long-term preservation and accessibility of the historic facility by improving its safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility.

Post Commander Gary Grawunder said that the hall plays an important role in Bellville, and these improvements will help them continue hosting local events in a safe and welcoming space.

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.

Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in July. More information is available at www.lcra.org/grants.