LCRA awards more than $730,000 in grants to area community projects

AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 30 community projects across the region just got a big boost in funding, thanks to the Lower Colorado River Authority.The agency announced Friday it has awarded more than $730,000 in grants to projects across its electric, water and transmission service areas. The money is part of the LCRA's Community Development Partnership Program.Fourteen of the grants are for first responders — primarily volunteer fire departments — and will provide them with new p