LCRA, City of Brenham award $20,368 grant for American Legion Hall renovations

Much-needed repairs include new plumbing, flooring, lighting and cabinets

Nov. 19, 2025

LCRA and City of Brenham representatives present a $20,368 grant to the American Legion Buddy Wright Post 48 for renovations to the American Legion Hall. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Grants program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kate Ramzinski, LCRA Regional Affairs representative; Atwood C. Kenjura, City of Brenham mayor; Bill Bryant, post commander; Carolyn Miller, City of Brenham city manager; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA Board member; Kenneth Mueller, post finance officer; Vicki Sue Wehmeyer, auxiliary president; and Diane Kettler, auxiliary treasurer.
BRENHAM, Texas – The American Legion Buddy Wright Post 48 soon will begin renovations to the women’s restroom at the American Legion Hall, thanks to a $20,368 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Brenham.

The community grant, along with $5,092 in matching funds from the legion and legion auxiliary, will enable the post to complete repairs to the women’s restroom at the popular meeting hall, including the installation of new toilets, sinks, flooring, cabinets, lighting and plumbing.

“The restroom has not been renovated in more than 40 years, and it’s honestly a bit of an eyesore,” said Vicki Sue Wehmeyer, auxiliary president. “The sink is nearly rusted through, the toilets don’t flush well and there are stains from wear and tear that make the facility feel very dated and unclean, even though it is thoroughly cleaned after each event.”

The American Legion Hall regularly hosts community events such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day celebrations, a first responder awards ceremony and Oktoberfest. The hall also serves as a polling location for Washington County.

Supporters hope the renovation will enhance the venue’s appeal as a gathering site.

“We just want to maintain this historic building and what it does for the community,” Wehmeyer said. “We host family reunions, parties, dances, wedding receptions, you name it! So, we see people come in wearing beautiful clothes and then they walk in and see the restroom, and it’s just an embarrassment. This bathroom upgrade will elevate our space and make people more excited to rent it out.”

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 Brenham 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/cdpp.

About LCRA

The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations.

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