November 10 2019 Issue
Category Archives: Lake Travis
Hendersons are Guinness’ oldest married couple, Local couple to celebrate 80 years of marriage
of Steiner Ranch at Longhorn Village in October 2019 .
LYNETTE HAALAND
By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News
John and Charlotte Henderson of Steiner Ranch were married on Dec. 22, 1939 and the Guinness World Records has named them the oldest married couple as they soon celebrate 80 years of marriage.
“We’ve had a good life,” said John, who was born Dec. 24, 1912 and will be will be 107 this year. Charlotte was born Nov. 8, 1914 and will be 105 in a few days.
November 3 2019 Issue
Trick or Treating at the Powells on Canyon Glen
Story & photos by LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News
Kenneth Powell started decorating for Halloween two decades ago. He started small but each year something new has been added to his display. Some of the graveyard scene are donations from neighbors, some he picks up here or there. He found a gigantic scary figure with big arms and a long red cape at the Salvation Army. It’s the towering centerpiece suspended from a tree.
Trunk or Treating brings together costumes and candy
A couple of Trunk or Treat events on Sunday brought the community together in memorable ways. The Steiner Ranch Homeowners Association hosted its annual spook-tacular event at Towne Square community center and this year a pumpkin patch with more than 300 free pumpkins was added. Austin Baptist Church also hosted its annual event with pony rides, inflatables and tons of candy and games.