Baby owls get good start at Longhorn Village, Residents watched by webcam, Released them into the wild
By SARAH DOOLITTLE, Four Points News
Three owls were released into the wild at Longhorn Village in September, thanks to the efforts of resident Marc Bernat, a self proclaimed birder. The owls’ story was an eventful one that all started earlier this year when their mom, who eventually disappeared, took up residency in one of Bernat’s flowerpots on his balcony.
“Longhorn Village had not yet organized its resident birders when I came four years ago,” Bernat said. “Since then we have Beak Week in the spring, and we have speakers and field trips.”
Bernat is a lifelong Texan, retired attorney, avid bird enthusiast and four-year resident of Longhorn Village, the University of Texas Exes-linked retirement community.
So it was a lucky coincidence when an owl decided to nest on Bernat’s balcony at his apartment this past February.
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TxDOT reports on RM 620 Feasibility Study preliminary results
By KIM ESTES, Four Points News
The Texas Department of Transportation launched the RM 620 Feasibility Study earlier this year and recently reported preliminary results showing drivers want relief.
“Thus far, (study outcomes) have been very straightforward – there is a problem and people want it solved as quickly as possible,” said Kelli Reyna, TxDOT spokesperson. “The result of the feasibility study would be a list of prioritized projects, which would then need community support to gain funding.”
Launched earlier this year, the RM 620 study is intended to identify problems and investigate the feasibility of various short-, mid- and long-term solutions for the 18.8-mile segment extending from SH 71W to US 183N.
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2222 Station plans to add eateries, shops, offices
By CASSIE MCKEE, Four Points News
A new 19,000-square-foot commercial development called 2222 Station is expected to open in spring 2017 at 10815 RM 2222 and owners are targeting an upscale restaurant, other eateries, retailers and offices.
The 5.16 acre lot, which is currently vacant, was purchased by C. Lee Family Corporation, a family-owned development company, on April 23, 2015, from Capella Commercial River Place LLC. The project is in the pre-leasing stage with Retail Solutions acting as the leasing agent.
“We hope to have construction of the shell building done by December 2016 and tenant improvements and occupation by early spring of 2017,” said Dennis Chia of C. Lee Family Corporation.
A new commercial development called 2222 Station will be located on RM 2222 near Black Walnut Café and the new campus of School in the Hills at River Place. The 19,000-square-foot development is expected to be completed by spring 2017.