Category Archives: Four Points

Entrepreneur has a new plan for Champion tract

Entrepreneur Jonathan Coon may be able to offer a solution, which will result in less traffic, for the Champion tract at 6409 City Park Rd. off of RM 2222.

 

By JO CLIFTON, Austin Monitor

Lake Austin Collective, the neighborhood group that has fought, threatened and sued over the fate of the Champion tract on RM 2222, may have finally found a hero in entrepreneur Jonathan Coon, the founder of 1-800 Contacts.

Coon has taken an option on the tract and promised far less development, far less traffic and considerably greater environmental protection than offered under the plan City Council approved on Feb. 15.

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River Place OB/GYN named in Austin’s Top Doctors

 

By MADISON PHARIS, Four Points News

Dr. John Thoppil of River Place OB/GYN has been named one of Austin Monthly’s Top Austin Doctors 2018.

“It is very validating to be recognized for what you do,” Thoppil said.

This annual recognition is an effort to let locals know who they can trust to handle their health needs. The doctors chosen are selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a healthcare research and information company. They look at how well the doctors perform their practices and how they treat their patients, choosing those who exceed in both.

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Warrior basketball player makes first basket

Jack Mudlauff, a Laura W. Bush Elementary fourth grader with Down Syndrome, brought cheers from everyone after he made his first basket during a Neighborhood Sports basketball game on Feb. 10.

Video captured the moment when Jack, in his Warriors uniform, dribbled the basketball through the other players. He shot the ball up and it went through the hoop. The coaches, referees and all of the players from both sides applauded Jack immediately.

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VHS swimmers wrap successful season at state

Fourteen Vandegrift swimmers competed in the state meet over the weekend at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center at the University of Texas.

State qualifiers were Kevin Hammer, Andrew Pickard, Sarman, McArthur, Shannon Bagnal, Julianna Birlin, Julia York, Julia Roberto, Addie Orris, Jasmine Bui, Sydney Srncik, Mia Thompson, Mason Wong and Tailyn Schaufelberger.  

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