Author Archives: Lynette

Austin police critically injured a black man during protests against police violence

An Austin police officer fires his weapon into a crowd of protestors from Interstate 35, near police headquarters. Photo credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune

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A weekend of protest and mourning: George Floyd’s death spurs demonstrations in Texas cities

Austin police officers stand on Interstate 35 and watch protesters on the frontage road. Police officers would occasionally shoot into the crowd to disperse protesters. May 30, 2020. Photo credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

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River Ridge residents see relief from traffic, crowding issues: New fence at Steiner Lake Club helping with safety

Josh and Liz Grimes were very pleased that their River Ridge neighborhood was peaceful again after measures were taken by law enforcement and the Steiner Ranch HOA to cut down on traffic just before Memorial Day weekend. The family — including Aubrey, 12, Tristan, 10, (not pictured) and Genevieve, 2 — enjoys the slower pace of River Ridge again.

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U.S. Secret Service agent talks with Vandegrift students

President Donald Trump is protected to his immediate left by U.S. Secret Service Agent John Gutsmiedl, who spoke with Vandegrift students recently about his career. Courtesy photo

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Vandegrift Viper Class of 2020 parade in Steiner Ranch on May 29

Photo by Darnell M. Horton

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