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Those columns we’ve been noticing right by The District are for a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Green Valley Parkway, just south of the 215 at Village Walk Drive. It will connect the two sides of The District at Green Valley Ranch and tie into the 215 Beltway Trail, so pedestrians can cross Green Valley without dealing with the traffic below. The columns are going up now, then they’ll build the ramp walls. The actual bridge structure is scheduled to arrive in March 2027, with the bridge substantially finished around April. It’s part of the much bigger 215 project: they’re adding two lanes in each direction from Pecos to Stephanie, reworking ramps and intersections, and eventually converting the Green Valley/215 interchange into one of those weird-looking diverging diamonds where traffic briefly crosses to the opposite side of the road. The added freeway lanes are expected to open near the end of 2027, with the overall project finishing in 2028.
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Friday, Oct. 2, 4–10 PM and Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 AM–7 PM
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IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW (of interest to seniors)
STEVE JOBS DIED 15 YEARS AGO TODAYOCTOBER 5TH, 2011
15 years ago today, Steve Jobs passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 56. It was the day after Apple executives introduced the iPhone 4s at a media event on the company's Infinite Loop headquarters campus.
ALL STAR, BOB PETTIT DEAD AT 93
Bob Pettit, an imposing scorer and rebounder for the St. Louis Hawks and winner of the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player award in 1956, has died. He was 93. Representatives did not provide a cause of death. Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons, all with the Hawks. He led them to the 1958 championship over the mighty Boston Celtics, the Hawks’ lone title.
POP ART ICON, PETER MAX DIES
Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88, his son said in a written statement Wednesday. Max died on Monday, the statement said. No cause was given, but he had been suffering from advanced dementia. Max began his career in graphic design in the 1960s, and his swirly, colorful, instantly recognizable designs epitomized the era’s “flower power” art. But thanks to his prolific output and fun, accessible style, Max’s work remained popular well into the 21st century. Max was the official artist for the Olympics, the Super Bowl, the Indianapolis 500, the World Cup, the World Series and many other events. His art appeared on a Boeing 777 airplane and a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. His portrait subjects ranged from U.S. presidents to Taylor Swift..
BOB MACKIE DIES AT 87.
Bob Mackie, the “Sultan of Sequins” known for creating flamboyant, show-stopping looks for divas like Cher and Diana Ross, died Sept.14th. He was 87. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” a statement on his Instagram read. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do. His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world.” Most recently, Mackie’s designs became a plot point on the final season of “Hacks” with Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance seeking the ultimate outfit for her Madison Square Garden show. In the end, Jean wanted a white jumpsuit worn by Carol Burnett. Mackie had a hand in helping the show’s costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager recreate the famous outfit. Born in Monterey Park, Calif., and raised in Southern California, he collaborated on many of these projects with his life partner, costume designer Ray Aghayan, who died in 2011.
GLORIA STEINHEM DIES AT 92
Gloria Steinem, the indefatigable feminist and journalist whose activism revolutionized the personal and professional lives of women, has died. She was 92. Steinem “passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her,” a post on her official Instagram page said Thursday. It added that she died Wednesday, although it did not give a cause of death. “Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived, and she continued working for equality until the very end,” the post said. She “lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor,” the statement added. It hailed her ability to welcome hundreds of guests into her living room for “Talking Circles” and was committed to using her home as a “center for social justice movements.” Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and for donations to be made to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.
NATIONAL TREASURE LOST
Dolly Parton, who rose from a loving if impoverished upbringing in the mountains of East Tennessee to become the “Queen of Country” music, a Hollywood star and a beloved American icon, has died, her family announced on Tuesday. She was 80 years old. Parton presided over an entertainment empire that included the Dollywood theme park. Her philanthropic legacy includes the creation of the Imagination Library, which mails free books to children around the world and was inspired by her father, who was illiterate. In her lifetime she composed between 3,000 and 4,000 songs, starting when she was a young child. She recorded about 450 of the songs she wrote.
