Category Archives: Steiner Ranch

Volente city council has been at an impasse

The village of Volente, on the north shore of Lake Travis, has been experiencing challenges with its city council this year. Photo source: REALTOR.COM

Gets quorum, holds first session since January

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

With only a handful of residents in attendance, the Village of Volente finally held its first city council meeting on Wednesday, after four months of missed regular sessions. The lack of meetings are taking a toll on the small community which was incorporated in 2003 and has some 600 residents. At this point there is talk of removing the mayor and another council member who are not showing up to the Volente City Council meetings.   

Mayor Pro Tem Chris Wilder confirmed, with the exception of one special-called meeting, the Volente City Council has not met regularly since January 15. He said the scheduled regular sessions of the council didn’t occur because a quorum of members wasn’t available.

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Zimmerman throws hat in ring for Texas House District 47 race

Don Zimmerman, a former Austin City Council member serving District 6, announced he is running for Texas House District 47. Courtesy Former Austin City Councilman Don Zimmerman, Facebook

Former city council member to challenge incumbent Goodwin

By LESLEE BASSMAN, LYNETTE HAALAND

Former District 6 Austin City Council Member Don Zimmerman confirmed Thursday he is running for Texas House District 47. The position is currently held by Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, who unseated Paul Workman, a longtime Republican representative from Spicewood, last November.

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Spring Game: Football, dance, cheer, powderpuff

Drew Sanders, Vandegrift head football coach

“Best thing about the spring game (on May 23) was that we again suited up around 200 players for the second straight year and had every athlete compete in front of fans and family. Big plays on the silver team were the touchdowns scored by WR Taylor Dummar from QB Ryan Back and a touchdown run from Cayden Bourque. The silver team also had one interception from Ben Scott. The black team had successful big plays as well from QB Dru Dawson, running back Deangelo Dowdy, and defensive end Matthew Graham. Final score: 17 Silver 0 Black We really appreciate all the support from the Viper community. The spring game was well attended with great performances from the cheerleading squad, Legacies, and future Vipers playing 7 on 7 during halftime. “

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Viper Walks connect graduating seniors with their elementary schools

Th e class of 2019 graduating Vandegrift seniors took to the halls of their elementary schools on Friday for the annual Viper Walk. River Ridge, Steiner Ranch, Laura W. Bush, Grandview and River Place elementary schools all hosted Viper Walks on May 31.

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