West Lake Hills
West Lake Hills, 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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New mixed-use project coming to I-35 corridor and more top Austin stories
Editor's note: In the top Austin news of the week, construction commences on a major Kyle development and a beloved Austin brewery looks for new owners. Plus, Austin once again ranks as the No. 1 city for veterans. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.
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‘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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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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'Texas is not for sale,' voters celebrate election results at Elon Musk’s Austin compound
AUSTIN, Texas — Party buses filled with voters from across Central Texas pulled up in front of Elon Musk’s Austin compound today as people celebrated after a historic midterm election. "We're proud of Talarico, we're proud of the people who are there, we are proud of Gina Hinojosa,"...
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Research at the Texas State Library & Archives: Finding the Muster Roll for Benjamin Cox and the Independent Blues
Onsite research is always an adventure. Preparing beforehand helps, but sometimes a kind archivist who knows the records and can navigate the collections is your best chance of finding the record you want. On our recent trip to Texas, I planned a visit to the Texas State Archives and Library in Austin, Texas. My research focused on my fourth-great-grandfather, Benjamin Cox, and finding sources about his service as a Texas Ranger. In this blog post, I’ll share what I found and tips for preparing for an on-site visit.