RM 2222 residents voice opposition to Austin’s CodeNext changes

Long Canyon resident Raezel Poplawski said she is concerned that Austin’s long term transportation plan lacks connectivity with neighborhoods in the western part of Travis County and the city. LESLEE BASSMAN

Safety, wildfire concerns cited 

By LESLEE BASSMAN, Four Points News

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Hendersons are Guinness’ oldest married couple, Local couple to celebrate 80 years of marriage

Charlotte and John Henderson, 105 and 106 respectively,
of Steiner Ranch at Longhorn Village in October 2019 .
LYNETTE HAALAND

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

John and Charlotte Henderson of Steiner Ranch were married on Dec. 22, 1939 and the Guinness World Records has named them the oldest married couple as they soon celebrate 80 years of marriage. 

“We’ve had a good life,” said John, who was born Dec. 24, 1912 and will be will be 107 this year. Charlotte was born Nov. 8, 1914 and will be 105 in a few days.

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Trick or Treating at the Powells on Canyon Glen

Story & photos by LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Kenneth Powell started decorating for Halloween two decades ago. He started small but each year something new has been added to his display. Some of the graveyard scene are donations from neighbors, some he picks up here or there. He found a gigantic scary figure with big arms and a long red cape at the Salvation Army. It’s the towering centerpiece suspended from a tree.

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