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$18 million RM 620/RM 2222 bypass project is fully funded Community urged to attend public hearing Thurs. Oct. 26

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

After five years in the making, the $18 million RM 620 and RM 2222 bypass road project is officially funded: $10.5 million from Texas Department of Transportation and $7.5 million from the city of Austin, according to TxDOT.

“We’ve been pushing for a solution since 2012. The good news is that the funding is officially approved at the state level for this project,” said Brian Thompto, Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association chairman and resident advocate for the bypass project since day one.

The RM 2222 and RM 620/Bullick Hollow Road intersection experiences significant congestion. TxDOT has done the research and concludes that adding travel capacity in the form of a new bypass road along with road improvements will improve mobility. Projections show that travel times could be reduced by about 60 percent, and help maintain safe access to and from Vandegrift High School and Four Points Middle School.

On Thursday, Oct. 26, TxDOT is conducting a public hearing at Vandegrift to present the project information and gather public input on proposed improvements to RM 2222 and RM 620. Continue reading →

Judge to rule on open meeting suit of Champion tract

By LYNETTE HAALAND
Four Points News

The Lake Austin Collective Inc. filed a Texas Open Meetings Act suit against the city of Austin on June 5 and the district judge heard arguments from both sides last week.

Attorney Bill Aleshire is representing the Lake Austin Collective, a group of citizens who live near the tract owned by the Champion sisters on City Park Road near RM 2222. The Champions proposed to develop the tract. Continue reading →

LISD $454.4M bond proposal

By NICK BROTHERS
Hill Country News

Leander ISD voters will decide next month to either enact or oppose a $454.4 million bond proposal that would construct four new schools, improve safety of facilities and accommodate for projected growth in the district.

Last week, the Austin Chamber of Commerce endorsed the bond proposal, citing its support for how the proposal will keep the tax rate steady, and how it takes current and future growth into account. Continue reading →

Apple Sales & Leasing purchases Terry Davison Auto

Scott Crossett, Terry Davison and his son, Jeremy, the new sales manager, underneath the new sign for Apple Sales & Leasing, formerly Terry Davison Auto Importers on RM 2222 near H-E-B Four Points. This is Apple’s newest location.

By SARAH DOOLITTLE
Four Points News

Terry Davison Auto Imports on RM 2222 near H-E-B recently sold to Apple Sales & Leasing. Apple owner Scott Crossett is excited to do business in the Four Points area, though it’s not his first time to own a dealership at that location.

Crossett and Davison have a long shared history in the auto business. Davison bought his RM 2222 location in 1995, then sold it, then Crossett bought it from that owner in 2000. Crossett then sold it back to Davison in 2002, where it became Terry Davison Auto Imports.

In addition, Crossett owned Apple Sport Imports on RM 620 N, a location he first purchased from Davison in 1998. There he sold the used cars from his business Apple Leasing, a lease facilitator.

“We were leasing lots of cars. But as the leases started maturing… I’ve got these really, really nice used cars. So I thought, why don’t I get a used car lot,” said Crossett. “That was my first business deal with Terry.”

One of Crossett’s employee partners at the time wanted the opportunity for ownership, and in December 2007 successfully purchased the Apple Sport Imports dealership from Crossett.

Now for his newest venture, the Four Points Apple Sales & Leasing lot, Crossett says there will be some positive changes. Customers will be able to purchase or lease used inventory.

Continue reading →