By RICH KEITH, Four Points News

The Austin Diagnostic Clinic in Quinlan Crossing is about a month away from opening and has announced its onsite primary and specialty care physicians.

“The project should see landscaping next week and the clinic will be accepting patients on Dec. 2,” said project manager James McMains of DCA Construction.

The exterior of stone, stucco and anodized tin sheets is nearly complete but the interior lags behind.

“The biggest delays are caused by last-minute changes to the project,” McMains said. “Sometimes doctors come in and notice things they want to change, and that causes a ripple effect.”

Final touches are being put on the 12,000-square-foot Austin Diagnostic Clinic being built in Steiner Ranch at Quinlan Crossing. ADC expects to open in the first week of December.
Photo by Rich Keith

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By SARAH DOOLITTLE, Four Points News

Two Four Points businesses are among the 50 fastest growing companies in Austin: QualTech Automotive and Square Cow Movers, LLC.

Ranked at No. 9 and No. 15 respectively, Square Cow Movers, LLC and QualTech Automotive have both grown over 60 percent since 2010. And they have done so during an unprecedented global economic slowdown.

Both businesses are owned by Steiner Ranch residents with multiple ties to the community including supporting local charities and organizations. Both feel a deep appreciation for the customers who have made their growth and success possible.

Local business owners Billy Leavings with Qualtech Automotive and Wade Lombard with Square Cow Movers, LLC have each grown their companies over 60 percent since 2010. They recently were named two of Austin Business Journal’s fastest growing 50 companies in Austin.

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By RICH KEITH, Four Points News

A pharmacy chain store and a 4-story hotel are proposed to be built at the main Four Points intersection of RM 620 and RM 2222. CVS Pharmacy has a purchase contract to buy one of two lots on the property where the abandoned convenience store sits, according to Jim George of GDF Realty Investment, Ltd. in Austin.

“We are trying to get approval from the City of Austin Planning and Development office to merge two properties into one and site two buildings there,” George said.

The 24-hour pharmacy would be built first, followed by the proposed hotel.

Photo by Rich Keith
CVS Pharmacy has a purchase contract to buy one of two lots on this property where the abandoned convenience store sits at the main Four Points intersection of RM 620 and RM 2222. A 4-story hotel is also in the site plan, sources say.

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By SCOTT W. COLEMAN, Four Points News

The secret is officially out. Two of the youngest programs in Central Texas have quickly risen from the ranks of the unknown to become contenders for a district title and possibly much more. Having both gotten off to 3-0 starts in District 25-4A this season, neither Rouse nor Vandegrift will surprise anyone at this point. Everyone knows a meeting with either team is dangerous.

Viper Head Coach Drew Sanders coaching on the sidelines at the Oct. 4 game vs. Dripping Springs.
Photo by Scott W. Coleman

Two weeks ago, the Raiders went on the road to Marble Falls and held a high-flying Mustangs offense that came in averaging nearly 500 yards a game to a season low 281 yards while piling on 370 rushing yards — their third 300-plus yard performance of the season. Even in last week’s loss to Cedar Park, the Raiders put up more than 200 rushing yards and intercepted Cedar Park’s Nate Grimm twice.

Meanwhile, just a week after Vandegrift notched its first win over LISD rival Leander — a game in which the Vipers held the run-happy Lions to a mere 48 rushing yards — coach Drew Sanders’ squad became the first team in 25-4A to clinch a playoff berth with a come-from-behind 31-27 victory over the Mustangs.

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By LYNETTE HAALAND, Four Points News

Four Vandegrift High School alumni moved from gaming enthusiast to entrepreneurs as they developed a video game called “Subject X”.

Dylan Locke, Clay Lancashire, Charlotte Calvin and Matt Earp have been squeezing development time in between class work and jobs.

Once they realized the quality of their product matched or surpassed much of what is popular in independent gaming, the got serious about their venture. They formed Ludum Games LLC and are ready to take their game to market.

(L to R) Clay Lancashire, Matt Earp, Dylan Locke and Charlotte Calvin formed Ludum Games LLC and are ready to take to market their first game “Subject X,” a first person cosmic horror video game.

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