The city of Austin and The University of Texas at Austin announced a path toward a deal to preserve the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course, also known as Muny.

The details: Backed by significant anonymous donations, the agreement would maintain Muny as an 18-hole golf course and convey the property to the city. The adjacent West Austin Youth Association campus would also transfer to the recreation nonprofit.

To complete the transaction:

• City officials will update the Brackenridge Development Agreement controlling university-owned land along Lake Austin Boulevard

• Austin will turn over some rights-of-way on UT's campuses to university oversight

• A university ground lease in Mueller would be updated to allow for future housing development

• City Council and UT's Board of Regents must approve a final agreement

What's next: After public review in the coming weeks, changes to the Brackenridge agreement will go to City Council for a vote mid-November. Broader planning and financing measures required to finalize the deal are expected to be up for approval in the spring.

Across East Austin's three ZIP codes in Community Impact's coverage area—78702, 78722 and 78723—the median home sales price decreased from September 2025 to September 2025, according to Unlock MLS data.

By the numbers:

• The 78723 ZIP code saw a 57.14% increase in homes sold in September 2026 compared to September 2025. The 78702 and 78722 ZIP codes saw slight decreases year over year.

• While 78722 and 78723 homes spent more days on the market year over year in September, the 78702 ZIP code spent over 30% less time on the market.

Ronald McDonald House Central Texas has opened a new Family Kitchen and four additional guest rooms at its facility at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Mueller, according to its Oct. 12 newsletter.

What’s new: The renovation began in spring 2026, a Ronald McDonald House representative said. Completed work includes:

• A second-floor Family Kitchen with four cooking stations

• Four new bedrooms, bringing the house to 34 rooms, up from 30

• Refreshed shared spaces, including the dining room, restrooms and laundry rooms

Work on the first-floor commercial kitchen is expected to finish later this year, the representative said.

Lend a hand: Groups can register via email to cook a meal through Meals from the Heart, which is now scheduling holiday dates. The nonprofit keeps a wish list of pantry and household items.

On Oct. 17, the nonprofit will have a booth at We Are Family Fest at Dell Diamond, where visitors can help make activity kits for hospitalized children.

On Oct. 24, Dish Society Mueller will donate 20% of purchases from diners who mention Ronald McDonald House.