Category Archives: Grandview Hills

Death ruled accidental of body in car in Lake Austin Feb. 2019

Nancy Eisemann Blackburn
Sept. 28, 1965 – Feb. 1, 2019

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Nancy Eisemann Blackburn’s body was discovered in a submerged vehicle in Lake Austin at the end of Quinlan Park Road just over a year ago on Feb. 2, 2019, and Austin Police Department stated that her blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit.  

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Man’s whereabouts unknown since abandoned car found Feb. 5

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Brenden Foster’s vehicle was found by authorities abandoned on Feb. 5 in the Four Points area and he was reported missing by his family after that, but extensive searches by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and volunteers have not turned up conclusive answers as to his whereabouts as of Thursday morning. 

On Feb. 6, articles of Foster’s personal belongings, including his prescription eyeglasses were found near the water at stairwell 14 (the last stairwell in the park) when park officials did preliminary search of park, according to information from the family.

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International preschool selects River Place for its second U.S. academy

Montessori-style environment with global presence to offer full-day program this spring

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

Good news is on its way for Four Points parents in the form of a global preschool that’s slated to open in April at 10625 Bonaventure Drive, Austin. 

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February 16 2020 Issue

Vandegrift, Cedar Ridge punch postseason tickets with play-in wins

Kaya Pehrson makes a difference at the end of the game vs Mc Neil HS at the free throw line on Feb. 14 at Vista Ridge HS. VHS wins 40-37. LYNETTE HAALAND

By ZACH SMITH, Four Points News

Vandegrift and Cedar Ridge claimed the final two playoff spots from District 13-6A after winning play-in games Friday night at Vista Ridge.

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