McNeil
McNeil, TX · Municipal
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Emergency bridge closure causes indefinite traffic detour
On Oct. 30, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced the eastern bridge on FM 3002 over Lake Ray Roberts will be closed until further notice. TxDOT underwater bridge inspectors found damage to one of the columns on the structure last week. They closed the bridge and put a detour in place to move traffic around the bridge.
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America's Best City For Renters Is A Southern Gem That Isn't Charlotte Or Atlanta
Affordability is a big concern when renting a home or apartment, but that's not the only thing that draws potential residents to a city. Job prospects, things to do, and even the general vibe of a place can make or break the decision about where to settle down. One vibrant Southern city has recently been named the top city for renters in 2026, and it's not where you might expect. While large Southeastern cities like Atlanta and Charlotte are highly rated for renters, it's Austin, Texas — the "Live Music Capital of the World" — that tops the list.
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Veterans Day 2026 Free Meals and Restaurant Discounts in Austin: Where Local Veterans Can Find Deals November 11
From free breakfasts and barbecue to burgers, steakhouse specials and complimentary coffee, restaurants across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville and surrounding communities are offering Veterans Day deals on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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Austin Team Could Plan Dangerous-Building Demolition Authorization Within 96 Hours
Permitting and Development Center — Reported Board Appeals Meeting Venue. Austin officials are pushing a plan that would have a dangerous premises team work to plan demolition authorization for dangerously unsafe buildings within 96 hours, a dramatic speedup from a standard process that currently can drag on for months. The proposal, outlined in an October 30 memorandum from Austin Development Services, would create a new emergency pathway for structures that pose an immediate threat to public safety, separate from the city's usual code-enforcement pipeline.
In Touch Weekly
‘Teen Mom’ Alum Farrah Abraham Sets Sight on 2028 Austin Mayor Race After Disastrous City Council Loss
Farrah Abraham didn’t come close to winning her race for city council in Austin, Texas — but all is well, as the former Teen Mom star has seemingly pivoted her political goals to the 2028 Austin mayoral race. “Austin Future Mayor ’28,” Abraham, 35, added to her Instagram bio shortly after taking an L in […]
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How did the women's restroom at Austin's Donn's Depot become so 'iconic'?
This story was originally told at ATXplained Live at Bass Concert Hall on May 21, 2026. Get tickets for our next show here. The women’s room at Donn’s Depot is a carnival. The walls have vertical red and white stripes. A worn crimson carpet covers the floor and then goes up and over some wooden chairs, creating a bench. Remnants of tinsel garland are stapled to the ceiling. The cobwebs look older than some of the customers.
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As Hinojosa prepares to lead Texas, capital visitors share hopes for administration
At the state capital in Austin on Wednesday, many people took tours of the Capitol building. Come January, it will be led by new governor-elect Gina Hinojosa. Gina Hinojosa started her political journey running for a school board position to save Pease Elementary, where her child went to school. Those...