Category Archives: Lake Travis

Local entrepreneur opens OsteoStrong in Steiner

Deepak and Nomita Suthar – who opened OsteoStrong in Steiner Ranch a few weeks ago – with their children Sonia, who goes to Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Jaiden, who attends River Ridge Elementary.

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

After six startups, a local entrepreneur with an IT background is opening OsteoStrong, which specializes in building bone density and strengthening supporting muscles. Deepak Suthar opened the first Austin location a few weeks ago in Steiner Ranch at the intersection of Quinlan Park Road and RM 620.

“Each year, everyone experiences a steady loss of balance, bone density and muscle strength,” said Suthar, Steiner resident and owner of OsteoStrong Austin. “The amazing physical results we are able to deliver at OsteoStrong strengthen the musculoskeletal system.”

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New TxDOT ferry named after local resident

Phil Wilson and family on the new Texas Department of Transportation ferry named Phil Wilson.

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Very few people can say that a boat is named in honor of them and Phil Wilson of River Place is one of those people.

The Texas Department of Transportation welcomed its newest ferry in its Port Aransas fleet with a public dedication of the Phil Wilson on Aug. 20.

“I was very honored and humbled by this recognition,” Wilson said. “TxDOT is respected worldwide and being able to lead it was something I will always treasure.”

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Cause of death determined in pregnant mother-of-four

Anthony and Heidy Arteaga in a photo. Heidy’s death on May 7 was from a rare disease called lymphocytic myocarditis.

Husband shares the moments surrounding her death

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

The cause of Heidy Arteaga’s death was finally determined more than three months after the local mother-of-four, who was expecting her fifth child, passed away at age 40.

Heidy died on May 7 of a rare disease called lymphocytic myocarditis, said Anthony Arteaga, her husband of eight years who lives in Four Points. Their unborn daughter, Chloe Nicole Arteaga, also died that morning.

Triggered by a virus, Heidy’s heart was inflamed and the swelling caused her heart to beat unusually fast, so fast that it stopped, Arteaga explained. He found out from the coroner two weeks ago.

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Viper football beats Cedar Park for 2nd time in history

The Vandegrift Vipers celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter of a high school football game between the Cedar Park Timberwolves and the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 in Cedar Park, Texas.

By ZACH SMITH, Hill County News

Photos by Scott W. Coleman

As soon as the final whistle blew Friday night at Gupton Stadium, the far wall of white made up of Vandegrift players, students and fans exploded.

The Vipers beat Leander ISD rival Cedar Park 29-13 for the second time in the nine-year history of the rivalry. Vandegrift last beat the Timberwolves in 2014, the last time Cedar Park lost a regular season game.

“They talk a lot about Black Rain, but I’m very impressed with the Vandegrift defense tonight,” Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders said. “Our defense showed up to play. We’ve got a fantastic defensive line and we’ve got six guys that can play at a high level and we rotated them all night. We didn’t get tired.”

Vandegrift Vipers head coach Drew Sanders during a high school football game between the Cedar Park Timberwolves and the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 in Cedar Park, Texas.

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