ATX-LTW: Impact 11/3/2025

A decision on the preservation of Lions Municipal Golf Course, or Muny, was given yet another extension amid years of debate over the property by Austin, The University of Texas and local stakeholders.

The popular spot is nationally recognized as one of the South’s first desegregated golf courses, and the city has leased the UT-owned property for public recreation for years. But its future remains uncertain as Austin and UT have sought to reach a deal over the site’s use or possible sale.

UT previously signaled intentions to redevelop some or all of the property, and a disagreement with Austin over those plans led to a civic rezoning process to set future development guidelines for Muny and other sites. However, that process stalled out. State lawmakers have also acted to support preservation efforts.

Then-state Sen. Kirk Watson forwarded legislation in 2019 that created the Save Historic Muny District to work with other entities on the course’s preservation before spring 2021. That deadline has been extended multiple times, most recently this year to 2027.

Multifamily and townhome development Pearl Bee Cave is now leasing in the Bee Cave area.

Diving in deeper: Consisting of 318 multifamily units and four townhomes, the development at 13400 Bee Cave Parkway has two of its nine buildings move-in ready, according to a business representative in October. The remainder of the buildings are expected to be completed in pairs throughout March.

The site offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom townhomes. Amenities on the property include a Sky Lounge with views of the Hill Country alongside a golf simulator, gym space, yoga studio and two-story club building.

What else?: According to its website, apartment units start at $1,675 monthly and townhomes start at $4,950 monthly for a 13-month lease.

The background: The project is from developers The Morgan Group and InTown Homes, according to previous reporting by Community Impact. Although plans initially called for 55 total townhome residential units, a representative confirmed that number is now four.

Here are the top Community Impact stories in the Austin area from Oct. 27-31.

1. Taiwan-based tech company to locate first US manufacturing facility in Georgetown

2. TxDOT spends $748M to burrow bus-size tunnels under Central Austin

3. The Flats opens in downtown Round Rock after relocation

4. Check out 3 of the latest development stories in Bastrop County

5. GFiber to start connecting Georgetown homes, businesses in 2026

6. New Bee Cave Trader Joe’s opens Oct. 29

Approximately 460,000 Texans have Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Advocates are encouraging Texas voters to approve State Proposition 14, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the state to spend $3 billion to launch the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.

The overview: Proposition 14 would allocate $3 billion in state dollars to fund the institute for the next 10 years. The institute would work with researchers and doctors to study the prevention and treatment of various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

All funding for the institute would come from existing state revenue, donations and potential federal grants, meaning no new state taxes or fees would be created.

What they're saying: "If Proposition 14 passes, it really will establish Texas as an incredible leader in our country," neurological researcher Joshua Shulman said. 

At the polls: Early voting runs through Oct. 31, and Election Day is Nov. 4. For more information about the propositions and candidates on your local ballot, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.