Steiner Ranch Information Blog

According to the TxDot Website, construction will be done tomorrow by 4 p.m.  Not sure If I believe it, but I think we’re close.  For more information, visit the TX Dot Road Conditions Website.

Also, as i was coming into the neighborhood, I noticed a VERY long line of people trying to get into the Steiner Ranch Entrance, and almost no one at the main entrance.  Don’t assume that the main one is blocked.

Update 3:12 p.m. 11/18/2011

We have an update from TXDOT regarding contruction at Quinlan Park and Hwy 620. Construction will continue on Saturday, 11/19 from 7am-4pm and on Monday, 11/21 from 9am-4pm. Please expect delays and plan ahead.

Does anyone have the answers to theese questions:

I read recently in the Statesman that a Wildfire Planning Group has been organized in Steiner Ranch.  We are seeking further information about the leaders, community organizers and activities for this group.

The Comanche Trail Community is interested in doing a similar thing.

Hoping to hear from you,
Gene

Trina, the owner of Steiner’s new salon, Hue, is looking for local artists to to display art on for sale by the artist.  She thought it might be a good way to promote another local business and brighten up her space at the same time.  The only requirement is that the art be in keeping with the style of the salon which is upscale and of a contemporary flair.  If you are an artist with work to feature or know someone who’s interested, have them contact Trina at Hue (512) 266-9225.

Female Boston Terrier missing from Arbor Lake Cove since 11/10/11.  Roxy is 15 lbs. and has different colored eyes.  She is microchipped.  If you’ve seen her or have any info, call Victoria at (650) 296-6976.

More Info Here: Roxy-58771300[1]

Just got this email from the owner, Greg White.  I have always gotten fantastic deals and customer service at this LOCALLY OWNED store in Lakeway – just across the Dam on the right.

Up to 20% off all Kenmore appliances + and extra 5% off with your Sears card + 0% financing for 12 months on all appliances over $499.00 or instant free delivery on all appliances over $499.00. The Friends and Family Discounts will be an extra 10% off on home appliances or 0% financing or instant free delivery and 10% off storewide and 5% off of consumer electronics if you need a television. Some items will be priced at Black Friday Pricing for this Monday event only…Come on Monday, the 14th, so you don’t have to be up and in the store at 4:00 AM on the Day After Thanksgiving.

Randy Ellis worked in almost every new phase of Steiner Ranch since the development started.  Anyone who had the pleasure of working with and getting to know him quickly learned to appreciate him for his sharp sense of humor, zest for life, positive attitude, and most of all his integrity.  It’s my understanding that he’s fought cancer a few times over his life, but he’s such a fighter, he even came back to work to sell homes in Emerald Ridge after having a lung removed!  Sadly, he has lost his battle with cancer.  He leaves behind a wife and three young daughters.  More information about his memorial can he found here.

Randy Ellis Randy Ellis, loving son, husband, father, brother and friend passed away on Nov. 9th, 2011. He was born on Oct. 12, 1958. A native of Sodus, NY, Randy was an avid skier and worked as a ski instructor at nearby Brantling Ski Slopes. He was a high scorer on his high school soccer team and later played 10+ years in Austin’s recreational league. Randy and his bride, Patty, took a three month cross-country road trip in 1983 in search of adventure and a warmer climate. They found both in Austin. His friendly personality fit well with a successful career selling new homes for Austin builders. In addition to family, Randy loved reading, touch football, hiking Barton Creek, tubing the Frio River, golfing and playing poker. His smile and fun-loving, mischievous humor were known by all. He was preceded in death by his father Gary Ellis. Randy is survived by his wife of 32 years, Patty, three daughters, Tarra, McKenzie, and Devon, mother Marlene Ellis, sisters Julie Thompson and Nikki Greenwood. In celebration of a life well lived family and friends may gather from 11:30 am – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19 at The County Line, 6500 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX 78746. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to “Austin Parks & Recreation” for Barton Creek Greenbelt, 200 S. Lamar, Austin TX 78704, or a college fund set up for Randy’s youngest daughter, Devon Ellis, at Wells Fargo Bank payable to “Memorial Account for Devon Michelle Ellis.”

 - Austin American Statesman

This is one of my FAVORITE photographers – former Steiner Ranch resident, Teresa Knoop-Troullier owner of Belle Rouge Photography.  She’s doing these amazing photos w/ Santa this Sat. only, so give her a call to set a time. 

There is a gas leak on Quinlan Park at Steiner Ranch Blvd.  Kids have been evacuated to Laura Bush Elementary by bus.  If you have a child at Steiner Ranch, you should already have received a call.  You can go pick up your child at Laura Bush.

Per the school’s website:

All students and staff are safe.   Fire department officials have identified a need for a repair at Steiner Ranch elementary.  Students and staff are being transported to Bush elementary and students will be released to parents. Lunch will be provided to those students who cannot be picked up. All students will be supervised by Steiner Ranch staff until all children have been released. Extra staff will be available for help with dismissal.

Hue Salon opened up last week and I missed the grand opening.  I’ve seen a lot of people going in and out over the weekend – anyone have any feedback.  They don’t have a website yet - just a FB page.

A Community Meeting to discuss pending commercial development in Steiner Ranch is set for Wed. Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s on the Lake Episcopal Church.

Developers of the proposed Steiner Ranch Apartment project and the proposed storage facility will talk about their plans and address questions, said Sarah Crocker, of Crocker Consultants and the authorized agent working for both developers on the two different projects.

The Steiner Ranch Apartment project hopes to break ground in early 2012 pending approvals. Greystone Steiner Associates plans to develop 26 apartment buildings with 298 units on a portion of the the 52 acres at 4800 Steiner Ranch Blvd.

In a separate project, a contract is pending for a new 100,000-square-foot storage facility to be built on a lot across from Quinlan Crossing. Taylor Woodrow Communities/Steiner Ranch LLC is seeking to subdivide 4807 N. Quinlan Park Rd. They want to subdivide the 81 acre tract into four lots.