Category Archives: Grandview Hills

Second access road to VHS looks promising, LISD & US Fish working to build the road

This is the view from the Vandegrift High School parking lot just after school let out April 27. Reporter Leslee Bassman began attempting to exit the lot at around 4 p.m., 15 minutes after school was dismissed, but did not reach RM 2222 until 4:32 p.m.

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

Longtime Steiner Ranch resident Shannon Kramer said providing a secondary access road from the Vandegrift High and Four Points Middle school campuses is “nonnegotiable.”

“It’s a safety concern in general,” she said of the proposed road. “I can speak as a parent of an incoming (Vandegrift) freshman and my commute and my husband’s commute, having that road is essential for this community.”

However, a recent meeting between federal officials and school executives may offer hope to Kramer.

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26 Vipers go to DECA international competition

Vandegrift sent 26 DECA students to the international competition in Atlanta.

One team earns 3rd in world

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Twenty-six Vandegrift DECA members competed at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta last week. Many students advanced and one team placed third in the world.

“For the first time in school history, we have a team get 3rd place! Karla Trujillo and Cecilia Reis placed 3rd in the world,” said Erin Lucas, VHS teacher and DECA advisor.

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Viper Education Foundation awards $38,500+ to teachers, staff

Grandview Hills Elementary’s Jamie Britt received a grant from VNEF.

Inaugural Concordia “Aspiring Leaders” scholarship

By COURTNEY JOHNSON, VNEF Executive Director

Photos by Michelle Beck & Kaitlin Paonessa

The Viper Nation Education Foundation made the rounds to local schools on Thursday to award more than $38,500 in impact grants to local teachers and staff.

William Farrell, VNEF president, and VNEF board members along with Dan Troxell, Leander ISD superintendent, and proud principals surprised 14 hard-working teachers and staff at seven local schools with big checks.

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Momentum building for RM 620 north improvements

Not expected in next CAMPO funding

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is voting on May 7 to designate over $440 million in state grants to improve roads, and leaders say RM 620 north — from Mansfield Dam to Hwy. 183 — will not be on that list to get a grant this round. But leaders say critical awareness is being built among decision makers and government representatives, who are getting lots of feedback on the challenges of RM 620 north.

Despite high traffic volumes, congestion, fatality rates and failing grades from the Texas Department of Transportation roadway studies, “RM 620 north will not be funded in this (next CAMPO) cycle period,” said Morgan Briscoe, West Austin Chamber of Commerce president.

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Varsity batboy Chris Lucido gets his first at-bat

By PEYTON KLAM, BLAKELY DIMIERO , Vandegrift Voice

After seasons of waiting, Vandegrift senior Chris Lucido got his first plate appearance for the Viper varsity baseball team, which starts playoffs this week.

“I took some swings in practice and before the game (on April 7),” Lucido said. “I missed some pitches, but I got some good hits.”

Lucido has been the batboy on varsity for four years. It was a special moment for the team to see him step up to the plate before his senior year comes to an end.

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