Young people are seen frequently driving golf carts in local communities like this photo from Monday in Steiner Ranch. Different HOAs have different rules about their use.

By CASSIE MCKEE, Four Points News

It’s not uncommon to see young people driving golf carts through the streets of Steiner Ranch.

While it may be an easy way to get around, there are some rules golf cart drivers need to be aware of to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

“Parents who permit their children to operate a golf cart are responsible for following HOA rules and state laws relating to golf carts, and educating their children about them,” said Steiner Ranch HOA communications coordinator Meredith Hamrick.

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Brodie Copeland, 11, was killed last week with his dad, Sean, in Nice, France while vacationing. Brodie’s local Hill Country Baseball Club teammates gathered a few days ago to honor him.

By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Several local youth have been dealing with the loss of their baseball teammate after Thursday’s tragedy in Nice, France when a man drove a truck through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day killing 84 people. Sean Copeland, 51, and his 11-year-old son Brodie of Lakeway were killed at that celebration while on a family vacation.
Described as a joyful boy who brought smiles to all around him, Brodie loved to act and he loved baseball. He played youth baseball with Hill Country Baseball Club since fall 2014 and his father had coached youth baseball.
Brodie and the team recently spent time together at a baseball tournament in Florida. Then just a few days ago, the team gathered to remember Brodie at a memorial service.
“This morning the band of baseball brothers gathered to honor #8 Brodie and his father, Sean. There was music, laughing, hugs and lots of Yeti cups and coolers,” one of the team parents posted on Facebook.

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By PAULA SCHUMANN, Contributor

The River Place Rapids swim team completed record-breaking season on June 27 at the All Star Invitational Meet at Westwood Country Club. Forty-six swimmers qualified for the event and one of the highlights of the meet was Alexander Paulson winning 2nd place overall in the boys 6 and under category. Rapids parents also saw five all-time Rapids records broken during the season.

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Two of Big Kahuna Donuts co-owners Dennis de la Paz and Rey Patriarca handed out samples at Saturday’s grand opening.

The Larrabee family of Steiner tried the apple fritters, orange glazed and lemon blueberry donuts at Big Kahuna Donut’s grand opening. “Who knew that a healthy donut could be so good?” said mom Bridget.

Steiner tot Stephen Lane showed the crowds in attendance how to eat a donut without abandon.

By  SARAH DOOLITTLE, Four Points News

Local restaurateurs the Patriarca family, owners of Hunan Riverplace, celebrated the grand opening of Big Kahuna Donuts in Steiner Ranch on July 2.

Located at 2900 North Quinlan Park Rd. in the Shops at Steiner center, the mission of Big Kahuna is to create an all-natural product that caters to healthier eaters.

As Rey Patriarca, co-owner of Big Kahuna Donuts with his wife Anna and partners Pat Fetizanan, Dennis de la Paz and Pablo Bonjour, explained, it was a challenge to realize their vision. “We couldn’t get the fillings we wanted from suppliers. Everything has preservatives. Everything had imitation flavoring. So it took a little more time but it was worth it.”

Fetizanan, a resident of Florida and best man at the Patriarca’s wedding, is a self-described, “donut connoisseur.”

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