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VHS vs Hays Preview: Hays (3-6, 2-3) at Vandegrift (4-4, 3-1) at Monroe Stadium Friday, Oct. 28 @ 7:30 p.m.
By SCOTT W. COLEMAN
Four Points News
While it can be said that every game is important, late-season matchups often have significant implications for teams hoping to reach the postseason.
This week’s meeting with Hays is no different. This is the last game of the regular season for the Rebels, who come in with a 2-3 mark in district play. The Rebels need to win on Friday to keep their playoff hopes alive. A loss doesn’t necessarily doom the Rebels, but it does mean the Rebels could end up in a tie for the fourth playoff spot with Vista Ridge and Leander. Continue reading
LWBE, RPE, RRE and SRE host fall festivals
Local elementary schools hosted festivals on Friday drawing hundreds of families for games, fun and food.
River Ridge Elementary hosted Rattler Fest, Laura W. Bush Elementary hosted Fall Fest, Steiner Ranch Elementary hosted State Fair and River Place Elementary hosted its 10 year anniversary and festival. Grandview Hills Elementary will host its Costume Ball on Friday, Oct. 28.
More coverage next week on RPE’s festival.
RP girl scouts help RPE student with leukemia
By KIMBERLY STRENK
Contributor
River Place girl scouts raise funds and awareness for schoolmate who has childhood leukemia.
At the River Place Elementary Ten Year Celebration on Oct. 21, enterprising girl scouts from Troop 288 took advantage of the opportunity to get in front of their peers and create awareness for the life-saving role blood donations play in all types of critical care diseases, including childhood leukemia.
827Ray’s Kitchen + Cellar opens by local duo
Kerry Grimes and Wayne Brooks made their dream a reality when they opened 827Ray’s Kitchen + Cellar on Aug. 27.
By LYNETTE HAALAND
Four Points News
Kerry Grimes, Steiner Ranch resident, and Wayne Brooks, former chef at the University of Texas Golf Club, opened 827Ray’s Kitchen + Cellar on Aug. 27.
827Ray’s, located at 3519 RM 620, has already gotten a nod from USA Today Eats as “Austin’s latest hot spot”. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and has brunch on Sundays.
The new restaurant has farm fresh and French infused seasonally inspired cuisine, said Brooks.
And it has a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, added Grimes.