Category Archives: Westminster Glen

Arcis Golf invests in River Place Country Club with member input

River Place Country Club was sold from Dominion Golf Group to Arcis Golf in April. The new ownership/management company seeks to make some improvements to the family-oriented club this year. LESLEE BASSMAN

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

By the time this edition reaches Four Points homes, River Place Country Club members might have already spotted some changes in the facility’s grounds, with more improvements on the way.

On April 23, Dallas-based Arcis Golf took over ownership and management operations of the RPCC, 4207 River Place Blvd., together with all Dominion Golf Group clubs.

“We identified Dominion Golf Group as a great candidate that would fit really nicely in our portfolio,”  said Jim Oliver, Arcis chief operating officer.

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Four local Destination Imagination teams compete at Global Finals

A 5th grader from Steiner Ranch Elementary showing off their clock costume.

Four Destination Imagination teams from Steiner Ranch recently competed in the Destination Imagination Global Finals, nicknamed “The World’s Largest Celebration of Creativity”.

Held in Kansas City from May 22-25, Global Finals featured 17,000+ spectators from 45 U.S. states and over 30 countries. There were “Olympic-style” opening ceremonies with teams marching into the arena waving their flags and and closing ceremonies with awards presented. 

“At the beginning of the (school) year, we read through their rules, the scorecard, and the requirements, and we wonder how kids this young will be able to solve challenges this complex… and every year, they amaze us with their creations,” said Jake Leffler, who has been managing DI teams for five years. 

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Route B to be recommended as an emergency-only, gated route in Steiner

Travis County staff has shifted gears and on July 3 said they will now recommend route B instead of route F as the preferred emergency only, gated route for Steiner Ranch.

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

The Travis County Transportation & Natural Resources department has changed its preference of an evacuation route out of Steiner Ranch. On Wednesday, July 3, TNR announced first to Four Points News that it has decided to move forward with recommending route B instead of route F as a gated, emergency only road off of Flat Top Ranch Road.

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July 4th parades bring families together in Four Points

Families gathered to show American pride at the annual July 4th parades in Four Points. Residents in River Place, Steiner Ranch, Grandview and other communities decked out in the red, white and blue to show patriotism. Many children decorated bikes, wagons, strollers, golf carts and the family pet for Independence events.

Photos by Erin Seitzler, Lynette Haaland  

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