Category Archives: Volente

River Place residents unite to derail density of new Milky Way Dr. community

On April 2, Milky Way Drive resident Tracey Schalscha said she hopes the commission would act to preserve the nature of the community she chose to live in about 18 months ago. LESLEE BASSMAN

Commission fails to make a recommendation on Milestone’s zoning request

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

With Four Points residents voicing their opposition, Austin’s Zoning and Platting Commission could not come to a consensus for a ruling after it heard a petition April 2 by Milestone Community Builders to rezone about 42 acres off Milky Way Drive in River Place, an action that would pave the way for a residential project for some 45 homes.

The sticking point for commissioners appeared to be the lot size, with staff recommending a minimum lot size of 21,000-square-feet, or half an acre, and residents — supported by the River Place Homeowners Association — clamoring for a minimum tract size of 30,000-square-feet, or three-fourths of an acre.

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Another Steiner board member resigns

Brad Stanton resigns from Steiner Ranch Master Association board.

Updated Editor’s note:

Brad Stanton, vice president to the Steiner Ranch Master Association board has resigned effective immediately. Stanton is the fourth elected SRMA board member to either resign or vacate their respective positions in the last 12 months. Another board member resigned early in September 2017. There are only seven board members that serve on this HOA board. Stanton takes time to share with Four Points News and the community his reasons for leaving the board after one year and before his term is complete.

It’s been a privilege and honor to serve the great citizens of Steiner Ranch and especially those that elected me in District 2. We accomplished two of the three goals to which we committed: the Steiner Stars swim team obtained one additional home swim meet, and the landscaping and parking safety was improved at Westridge Park.

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Vandegrift girls soccer wins area championship

The Vandegrift Lady Vipers defeated Klein High School 3-2 in an area playoff game on April 2 in College Sation, earning them the title of Area Champs.

By LORI MEIER, Contributor

The Vandegrift Lady Viper are the Area soccer champions after defeating Klein High School 3-2 in a playoff nailbiter on Tuesday, April 2 at College Station HS.

Vandegrift moves onto Round 3 of the UIL State Playoffs against Cypress Woods High School on Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at Bastrop Memorial Stadium.

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Steiner man conquers Mt. Kilimanjaro while raising $20k for charity

The nine person team hiked for over eight hours in order to reach the highest peak in Africa, at 19,341 ft.

By MADISON PHARIS, Four Points News

Steiner Ranch resident David Lesniak, CEO of Austin-based Personiv, and members of his management team formed a nine-person group to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for the sake of charity.

They began their trek on March 2 and summited Mt Kilimanjaro on March 8.

“All nine of our team were able to make it to the top successfully thanks to the superb program guides provided by the African Walking Company,” Lesniak said.

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