December 23 2018 Issue
Category Archives: Westminster Glen
Viper grad, UT student to ride from Austin to Alaska
Maria, a Vandegrift graduate and future graduate of University of Texas, is on her fourth
year of mathmatics.
By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News
Maria Krychniak — 2015 Vandegrift graduate and future 2019 University of Texas graduate from Steiner Ranch — plans to bike more than 4,000 miles from Austin to Anchorage, Ala. this coming summer as part of Texas 4000 for Cancer.
“This might seem like something crazy to do, but this cause is incredibly important to me,” Krychniak said.
“I have witnessed myself feel helpless and hopeless when it comes to comforting some of my best friends and family members left in cancer’s destructive wake,” she said.
2222 work begins on bypass project
After more than five years, the RM 2222/RM 620 bypass project begins with right of way clearing. BILL SEITZLER
By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News
The right of way is being cleared along RM 2222 in preparation for utilities to be moved in the first stages of the $23.6 million bypass project, according to Texas Department of Transportation.
Clearing of the right of way is visible along RM 2222 between Bonaventure Drive near 2222 Station to Ribelin Ranch Drive near Austin Baptist Church.
“Work to clear the right of way began on Dec. 3,” said Brad Wheelis, TxDOT spokesperson.
“Actual work on roadway should start mid to late January.”
Moving utilities will get underway in earnest in January.
Residents share comments on Steiner evacuation route plans at packed meeting with Travis County
David Voelkel, longtime resident of the Estates of Westridge, spoke up at the meeting on Dec. 11 where Travis County presented options for an evacuation route out of Steiner. Route F, the only permanent route option, took up the majority of the comment and question period. The vast majority of those at the meeting expressed they are in favor of the emergency only road but not a permanent road.
By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News
More than 150 people crowded into Towne Square Community Center on Dec. 11 as residents from Steiner Ranch and surrounding areas listened to Travis County’s presentation about the top three proposed evacuation routes that are now on the table for consideration. Community members asked questions and gave feedback after a presentation.
Route F — the only route that is also a permanent option — was presented on Dec. 5 as the county’s top choice at a meeting in Steiner with residents who live near the proposed route F path. Residents who use the Westridge fields and park were also at the meeting since F would greatly affect that area.
But after overwhelmingly negative feedback on Dec. 5 on the subject of a permanent road, the county is slowing down the process and pulled together the Dec. 11 meeting in short order in an effort to get more community feedback.
Breakfast with Santa
Jose and Marielle Osuna enjoyed breakfast and photos with Santa with their children Mia, Alexa and Nicholas at the annual Steiner Ranch event. SARAH DOOLITTLE
By SARAH DOOLITTLE, Four Points News
Santa is making his way through Four Points, posing for photos and hearing many wishes.
The 2018 Breakfast with Santa, hosted Dec. 8 in the Towne Square Community Center in Steiner Ranch, was a festive event attended by 175 Steiner parents and children.