The investigation continues on the June 13 brush fire that consumed more than an acre in the greenbelt around University of Texas Golf Club near Lake Austin.

By LYNETTE HAALAND
Four Points News

Austin Fire Department continues its investigation of the cause of last week’s greenbelt fire that consumed just over an acre between the University of Texas Golf Club community of Steiner Ranch and Lake Austin.

On June 13 after 4 p.m., Lake Travis Fire Rescue crews arrived on the scene near the 1600 block of Lakecliff Hills Lane to find a fire burning in the greenbelt, said Glenn Trubee, captain of prevention division LTFR.

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Groups provide loaner life jackets, safety tips

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

With four individuals either missing or drowned on Lake Travis since early-May, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office has already had a very tragic start to the summer season. Officials stress safety tips for boating

Ricardo Sierra Martinez, 27, of Mexico went missing June 10 after friends reported seeing him relaxing on a small island that he swam to in Lake Travis, not far from the point at Bob Wentz Park, according to Kristen Dark, TCSO senior public information officer.

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LaToya Easter is the new principal of Four Points Middle School replacing Joe Ciccarelli, who opened the school in 2010 and is now retiring.

“I am excited to welcome LaToya Easter back to Leander ISD as the new principal of Four Points Middle School,” said Dan Troxell, Leander ISD superintendent on May 17. “LaToya is an energetic leader who brings a vast amount of experience in best instructional practices and supporting achievement for all students. LaToya is ready to build upon the incredible culture that has been established at Four Points and continue to enhance teaching and learning for all.”\ Continue reading →