Category Archives: Lake Travis

Arcis Golf invests in River Place Country Club with member input

River Place Country Club was sold from Dominion Golf Group to Arcis Golf in April. The new ownership/management company seeks to make some improvements to the family-oriented club this year. LESLEE BASSMAN

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

By the time this edition reaches Four Points homes, River Place Country Club members might have already spotted some changes in the facility’s grounds, with more improvements on the way.

On April 23, Dallas-based Arcis Golf took over ownership and management operations of the RPCC, 4207 River Place Blvd., together with all Dominion Golf Group clubs.

“We identified Dominion Golf Group as a great candidate that would fit really nicely in our portfolio,”  said Jim Oliver, Arcis chief operating officer.

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Four local Destination Imagination teams compete at Global Finals

A 5th grader from Steiner Ranch Elementary showing off their clock costume.

Four Destination Imagination teams from Steiner Ranch recently competed in the Destination Imagination Global Finals, nicknamed “The World’s Largest Celebration of Creativity”.

Held in Kansas City from May 22-25, Global Finals featured 17,000+ spectators from 45 U.S. states and over 30 countries. There were “Olympic-style” opening ceremonies with teams marching into the arena waving their flags and and closing ceremonies with awards presented. 

“At the beginning of the (school) year, we read through their rules, the scorecard, and the requirements, and we wonder how kids this young will be able to solve challenges this complex… and every year, they amaze us with their creations,” said Jake Leffler, who has been managing DI teams for five years. 

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Emergency route B official against many in Montview

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By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

A dozen people, many from Montview, made public statements at the July 9 Travis County Commissioners Court meeting against route B. TCTV screen shot

Travis County commissioners voted unanimously to proceed with route B on Tuesday as the $980,000 emergency-only, gated evacuation road between the Steiner Ranch and Montview communities.

A dozen people — mostly opposed to route B from Montview — spoke to the county commissioners at the July 9 meeting. Travis County staff also spoke and gave their recommendation of route B and several residents from Steiner spoke in favor of route B and against route F.

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County approves new Steiner Ranch evacuation route over neighborhood opposition

By JACK CRAVER, Austin Monitor

The Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Tuesday, July 9 to approve a new emergency route to help residents of Steiner Ranch escape the community in the event of wildfires.

The 900-foot road, known as Route B, will connect Flat Top Ranch Road to Montview Drive and will be a gated road that first responders can open in an emergency. County staff members plan for the road to be completed by summer 2021.

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