Kinder Morgan donated $172,000 to the North Blanco County EMS last Wednesday at the North Blanco County Emergency Station in Johnson City. Kinder Morgan representative Alan Fore said this was one of several donations planned for local organizations and services in Blanco County. “Judge Bray recommended many organizations, and the EMS and ESD was at the top of his list,” Fore said. David O’Bannon, President of North Blanco County ESD #1, said the donation would go for many projects and operational costs, including the Round Mountain fire station project. Pictured, from left, are: Bill Burton and Richard Stumpf, Alan Fore, David O’Bannon, Mike Magna, Ben Oakley, Jim Kroger, April Sanchez, Kay Odiorne and Sam Richardson.