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2018 VHS grad has 10,000 reasons to celebrate

William Bryan’s (left) birth date and place earned him $10,000 for college, which he is using at Texas A&M University as a freshman engineering student.

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Vandegrift 2018 graduate William Bryan turned 19 on New Year’s, and it was the special day of his arrival in 2000 that is now paying off. His Jan. 1 birth date has given him $10,000 toward college expenses, which he is using at Texas A&M University.

Born at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2000, William was rewarded $10,000 toward college as the first child born in 2000 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.

“The scholarship has been a huge help as it will pay for most of his first year of tuition,” said Keri Bryan, William’s mom.

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Teen pranks lead to assault, vandalism

This vehicle was vandalized in the early hours of Jan. 1 in Steiner Ranch near Wag-A-Bag.

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four  Points News

Recent Travis County Sheriff’s Office and Austin Police Department reports in the Four Points area include two cases where three teenage boys were responsible for pranks that went too far, according to the assault victim.

One resulted in an assault with injury case that happened around 4 a.m. on Jan. 1 in the 3100 block of Country Lake. The other was a case of criminal mischief where a vehicle was vandalized near Wag-A-Bag in the 2900 block of Quinlan Park Road that same morning.

“The case is open and according to the detective, he has strong suspect leads he’s following. No arrests have been made,” said Kristen Dark, TCSO spokesperson, on Thursday.

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Precinct 2’s Shea works with area: Comanche Trail fire drill pilot, 620/2222, bypass, Steiner evac road

By RYAN THORNTON, Austin Monitor

Travis County Precinct 2 Commissioner Brigid Shea told the Austin Monitor in an interview on Dec. 31 that she is accepting what can’t be changed, while fighting for what can.

Some of the changes she is working on are happening in Four Points including her launch of a first-ever Comanche Trail fire drill in early March. The bypass road and widening of portions of both RM 2222 and RM 620 are also in her precinct. Additionally she is involved in the plans for an emergency road out of Steiner Ranch, which is under review now.  

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Viper football selects Meadows for “Change Our School” award

Vandegrift math teacher Mike Meadows (center with award) was awarded the “Change our School” award by the football program. “This award shows that he’s a teacher out there that cares more for the students, rather than just completing his job,” said Drew Nelson, Viper football player. LYNETTE HAALAND

By SUMERLYN YUDELL, Vandegrift Voice

Math teacher Mike Meadows came out of his classroom expecting to speak with head athletic director Drew Sanders about some of his athletes. Little did Meadows know he would be greeted in the hall by a cheering Vandegrift football team there to give him the “Change Our School” award.

The football leadership council and coaches give the award out in late October to a chosen teacher who exemplifies great qualities and truly makes the school a better place.

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