By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Travis County and the Texas Department of Transportation have worked together to put in the new full-purpose traffic signal at the intersection of Steiner Ranch Boulevard and RM 620. Over the past couple of weeks, the signal has been installed and is scheduled to be fully operational by February.

“The traffic signal is being installed by TxDOT and should be operational by February of 2018,” said David Greear, Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources engineering division manager.

“Travis County provided funds in the amount of $250,000 to TxDOT for the installation, but TxDOT approved the installation and completed the design,” he said.

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Mrs. and Mrs. Claus had their picture taken with Cara Campisi and her daughters Isabel and So a Saez-Campisi and husband Sergio Saez at the Breakfast with
Santa event on Dec. 9 in Steiner Ranch, hosted by the HOA.

Dear Santa,

Santa I will not tuch my elf I promis. I mad my bff Charlotte do the riet thing. And how cold is the north pol haw old are you

P.S how miny elfs do you have?

From Caroline

Dear santa on Christmas do you Have fun? I wis That I can be A elf at nite on Christmas. I realy Hope that we can meet.

Love, Kellyn

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Local kids enjoyed the gingerbread house workshop at the Steiner Ranch Randalls Holiday Open House on Dec. 9. Continue reading →

Mickey Decker-Mitchell, WCID 17 board vice president, responds to a customer’s question regarding the need for a $5 monthly fee added to district bills.

District GM says fees go toward RM 620 roadwork

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

Residents within the jurisdiction of Water Control and Improvement District 17 are slated to see a $5 fee on their next billing cycle in January, a charge that will remain on district bills for the next six years.

During a Dec. 7 town hall meeting at its offices, 3812 Eck Lane, Austin, WCID 17 General Manager Jason Homan said board members enacted the charge, labeled as TxDOT 620 Fee, as a result of the district’s costs to move its water and wastewater lines in conjunction with Texas Department of Transportation’s project to improve RM 620. TxDOT completed a feasibility study this spring that showed improvements to the roadway were necessary to decrease vehicle accidents and improve travel time as well as quality of life for area residents, he said.

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The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas contacted Amber Gordon, Laura W. Bush Elementary art educator, for help decorating one of the center’s trees.

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