West Point News

Mount Bonnell can't be beat for its stunning views of Austin, but a group of resident West Point grads think the landmark itself has turned into an eyesore.

Oral arguments are set for May 8 in the 3rd Court of Appeals in the case of a group of local citizens who say that Mount Bonnell is named for the wrong man - and that the Texas Historical Commission has ignored the group's entreaties to correct the matter.

Visitors of Mount Bonnell take in the scenic view of Lake Austin on Tuesday afternoon.

Since the 1840s historical documents have recorded visitors taking advantage of the sweeping views of Mt.