Deepak and Nomita Suthar – who opened OsteoStrong in Steiner Ranch a few weeks ago – with their children Sonia, who goes to Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Jaiden, who attends River Ridge Elementary.

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

After six startups, a local entrepreneur with an IT background is opening OsteoStrong, which specializes in building bone density and strengthening supporting muscles. Deepak Suthar opened the first Austin location a few weeks ago in Steiner Ranch at the intersection of Quinlan Park Road and RM 620.

“Each year, everyone experiences a steady loss of balance, bone density and muscle strength,” said Suthar, Steiner resident and owner of OsteoStrong Austin. “The amazing physical results we are able to deliver at OsteoStrong strengthen the musculoskeletal system.”

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Phil Wilson and family on the new Texas Department of Transportation ferry named Phil Wilson.

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Very few people can say that a boat is named in honor of them and Phil Wilson of River Place is one of those people.

The Texas Department of Transportation welcomed its newest ferry in its Port Aransas fleet with a public dedication of the Phil Wilson on Aug. 20.

“I was very honored and humbled by this recognition,” Wilson said. “TxDOT is respected worldwide and being able to lead it was something I will always treasure.”

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Anthony and Heidy Arteaga in a photo. Heidy’s death on May 7 was from a rare disease called lymphocytic myocarditis.

Husband shares the moments surrounding her death

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

The cause of Heidy Arteaga’s death was finally determined more than three months after the local mother-of-four, who was expecting her fifth child, passed away at age 40.

Heidy died on May 7 of a rare disease called lymphocytic myocarditis, said Anthony Arteaga, her husband of eight years who lives in Four Points. Their unborn daughter, Chloe Nicole Arteaga, also died that morning.

Triggered by a virus, Heidy’s heart was inflamed and the swelling caused her heart to beat unusually fast, so fast that it stopped, Arteaga explained. He found out from the coroner two weeks ago.

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Photos by Yvonne Wong, Mike Clements, Lynette Haaland

The Vandegrift swim and dive team hosted its annual Black vs Silver event in Steiner Ranch on Friday with its team of 43 swimmers and one diver.

Teammates were pitted against each other during the event, which was held at John Simpson Park pool on Aug. 24.  

“The silver team took an early lead with a double win in the belly flop contest,” said Genevieve Walsh, head swim and dive coach. “It was a close meet but the black team pulled ahead after the 100 free and remained in the lead for the rest of the meet.”

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