Category Archives: Lake Travis

River Place OB/GYN named in Austin’s Top Doctors

 

By MADISON PHARIS, Four Points News

Dr. John Thoppil of River Place OB/GYN has been named one of Austin Monthly’s Top Austin Doctors 2018.

“It is very validating to be recognized for what you do,” Thoppil said.

This annual recognition is an effort to let locals know who they can trust to handle their health needs. The doctors chosen are selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a healthcare research and information company. They look at how well the doctors perform their practices and how they treat their patients, choosing those who exceed in both.

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Warrior basketball player makes first basket

Jack Mudlauff, a Laura W. Bush Elementary fourth grader with Down Syndrome, brought cheers from everyone after he made his first basket during a Neighborhood Sports basketball game on Feb. 10.

Video captured the moment when Jack, in his Warriors uniform, dribbled the basketball through the other players. He shot the ball up and it went through the hoop. The coaches, referees and all of the players from both sides applauded Jack immediately.

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VHS swimmers wrap successful season at state

Fourteen Vandegrift swimmers competed in the state meet over the weekend at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center at the University of Texas.

State qualifiers were Kevin Hammer, Andrew Pickard, Sarman, McArthur, Shannon Bagnal, Julianna Birlin, Julia York, Julia Roberto, Addie Orris, Jasmine Bui, Sydney Srncik, Mia Thompson, Mason Wong and Tailyn Schaufelberger.  

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300-units approved near 2222/City Park Rd. Council approves Champion tract deal

By JACK CRAVER, Austin Monitor

By a one-vote margin, City Council on Thursday gave its blessing to the controversial Champion development. By voting in favor of the amendment, Council is allowing a 300-unit residential development to go forward, to the chagrin of many nearby residents who have vehemently opposed the project, which they say threatens an environmentally sensitive area.

Mayor Steve Adler, along with Council members Greg Casar, Pio Renteria, Delia Garza, Jimmy Flannigan and Ellen Troxclair, voted to approve an amendment to a 20-year-old settlement agreement involving a large tract of land in Northwest Austin.

The amendment was approved by Council in late 2016, but opponents of the project sued, arguing that the city had not properly notified the public of the Council vote. A judge agreed and struck down the vote, forcing Council to take up the matter again. Earlier this month, Council voted to postpone action on the matter.

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