Four Points News

By CASSIE MCKEE, Four Points News

River Place residents, along with some others in Four Points, will soon have a stronger voice in their representation on the Austin City Council, with the implementation of the city’s new 10-ONE council. The first election for the city’s new 10-ONE council elections will be Nov. 4, with the new council taking office on Jan. 1, 2015.

River Place is located within district 6 and so are several other Four Points areas to the north of RM-2222 and some in Comanche Trail. The Steiner Ranch peninsula is not in the district except those bordering areas close to Lake Austin. Other neighborhoods in district 6 are Anderson Mill, Riata, Robinson Ranch and Avery Ranch.

The portion of District 6 that is in Four Points is in green.
City of Austin provided the map.

Since the filing period opened July 19, four candidates have entered the race for the district 6 council seat. The filing period will close Aug. 18. One of the top issues for each candidate is transportation. Continue reading →

The River Place Rapids summer swim team finished up strong with every swimmer achieving personal best times during the season. Additionally, out of 122 swimmers, 39 had qualifying times for the All Star meet in individual events or relays.

“Head coach Clayton Ferguson, with assistants Abigail Brinker and Briana Miller, spent countless hours coaching our kids through one of our best seasons,” said Elisa Verratti, outgoing president of the Rapids.

She said that the favorite part for most swimmers is earning a “heat winner” or “personal best” ribbon at a swim meet. Competing in the All Star meet is also a highlight of the season, along with pep rallies, team parties and parent-coach relays at the meets.

“Our primary goal is to make sure each swimmer has fun while improving their stroke techniques and speed,” Verratti added. Team members are between the ages of 5 and 17.