Construction could begin by late 2018 if funds are in place

By CASSIE MCKEE,
Four Points News

Following the approval of a $720 million mobility bond by Austin voters in November, Four Points’ representatives are hoping to get the ball moving quickly on projects such as the RM 620/RM 2222 connector project, also known as the bypass.

“This infusion of money enables us to move forward much more quickly on this project than previously estimated,” said Kelli Reyna, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation Austin District. “More money to the table ultimately means more projects getting approved and built, and this would not have been possible without the cooperation and partnership with the city of Austin and the voters who approved the 2016 Mobility Bond.”

Included in the mobility bond funding is $101 million for regional mobility projects. Of that amount, $30 million is earmarked for projects in District 6 that would increase pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular mobility. The District 6 projects outlined on the ballot included:

• Anderson Mill Road from Spicewood Parkway to US Hwy 183,

• Intersection of RM 620 and RM 2222, and

• Parmer Lane between SH 45 to Brushy Creek Road.

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Allison and Robert D’Alfonso with their “love map” showing the states they have already visited on their first seven wedding anniversaries. And even though he’s a Longhorn and she’s an Aggie, “We’re staying married for life,” he said.

By SARAH DOOLITTLE
Four Points News

The map on the wall of Allison and Robert D’Alfonso’s bedroom is dotted with red hearts, and it tells the story of seven years of anniversaries spent at locations around the U.S.

The couple — Allison, a stay-at-home parent and essential oils representative and Robert, a dentist and owner of Lakeway Cosmetic Dentistry — live in Steiner Ranch with their three children, Joseph 4, Tinley 3 and Caleb, 20 months.

They first met in Houston, where they attended the same church. Or as Allison said, “We met at a bar — a salad bar,” where a post-service lunch was being hosted. As a member of the group’s leadership, she was required to meet and greet new members.

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Steiner Ranch resident Todd Pendleton (left) opened Champion Cryotherapy at the Trails at 620. The staff helps offer innovative therapies to accelerate athletic recovery of pain and inflammation.

Freezing therapy that helps healing  

By LYNETTE HAALAND
Four Points News

Local entrepreneur Todd Pendleton launched Champion Cryotherapy at Trails at 620 a couple of months ago. The Steiner Ranch resident founded the company after experiencing the benefits that whole body cryotherapy has delivered to professional athletes and movie stars since 2011.

“I’ve battled shoulder pain and inflammation for years,” Pendleton said. “After hearing the Dallas Mavericks refer to WBC as their ‘secret weapon’ during their Championship season of 2011, I decided to try it. Two weeks of the short 3-minute therapy sessions relieved my pain and inflammation. I could once again enjoy my favorite activity: playing ball with my sons.”

Champion Cryotherapy’s mission is to deliver superior, innovative therapies to accelerate athletic recovery, relieve pain and inflammation, and elevate well-being.

One of Champion’s primary therapies is whole body cryotherapy, which is a Rheumatologist-invented, research-proven cold therapy that triggers the body’s pain and inflammation fighters. A person chills in a cold air sauna for three minutes, and then their body activates its natural restorative process. The results are relief from pain and inflammation, accelerated muscle recovery, boosted energy levels and vitality, increased metabolic rate, enhanced complexion and elevated well-being.

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Steiner Ranch friends surprise John Holsinger as he walked out of rehab after his 50-foot fall from cycling.

A group of Steiner Ranch cyclists and friends surprised John Holsinger the day he was discharged from the rehab center after surviving a 50-foot fall while cycling earlier this year.

By LYNETTE HAALAND,
KIM ESTES
Four Points News

In early November, John Holsinger walked out of Brookdale Lakeway rehab center, with a cane of course. Two months prior he nearly lost his life after falling some 50-feet while cycling.

On the day he was discharged from the rehab center, there was a group of Steiner Ranch cyclists and friends who were there to surprise Holsinger and cheer for him as he walked out.

“He has made an unbelievable start to a normal life again surprising all his doctors and therapist along the way,” said Hollie Kenney. “This is a miracle.”

Holsinger hopes to be able to go back to work in February or March.

“I’m getting stronger every day. Right now I’m doing outpatient physical therapy on my right arm and right leg,” said Holsinger, in an email exchange last week. “It’s going to take some time for everything to heal and get closer to normal. This is the slow, painful part.”

Steiner Ranch resident Holsinger is recovering from near fatal injuries sustained in a Labor Day bicycle accident in Georgetown where he fell some 50 feet from a bridge.

On Sept. 5, the 52-year-old triathlete met up with 50 riders from the Bat City Cycling club for a planned 60 mile bike ride through Northwest Austin.

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