Mueller Farmers' Market Expands to New Pavilion Today

Austin, TX · July 12, 2026

The clouds are keeping the early sun at bay, making it a perfect morning to hit the trails before the humidity settles in.

📰 The Lead

The "Wishbone Bridge" at Longhorn Dam reached a major milestone yesterday as crews secured the final structural span of the three-pronged pedestrian crossing. This project is designed to separate cyclists and runners from the heavy traffic on South Pleasant Valley Road, creating a safer connection between the north and south shores of Lady Bird Lake. Once fully completed later this year, the bridge will offer a unique over-water plaza where the three paths converge. For now, residents can see the full skeleton of the structure from the existing trail. This marks the end of the most disruptive phase of construction, though some shoreline detours will remain in place through the autumn months as finishing touches like lighting and railing are installed.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • I-35 Southbound Lane Closures — Crews will reduce traffic to a single lane near 15th Street tonight starting at 11 PM for sign installation.

  • Animal Center Critical Capacity — The city shelter is waiving all adoption fees today to help find homes for over 500 dogs currently in care.

  • Allandale Utility Maintenance — Austin Energy technicians are performing grid upgrades this morning, which may cause brief power flickers for residents near Burnet Road.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 95°F · Low 76°F — Overcast Stick to the shade during the afternoon, as the cloud cover won't stop the heavy humidity.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Mueller Farmers' Market — Mueller Lake Park, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Fresh produce and local crafts moving into the newly expanded pavilion space.

  • Sunday Morning Yoga — Zilker Park Great Lawn, 9:00 AM Donation-based community flow; look for the group near the rock outcrop.

  • Round Rock: Express vs. Space Cowboys — Dell Diamond, 6:05 PM Short drive for Sunday Family Day featuring post-game run the bases.

  • Dripping Springs: Artisan Market — Distillery District, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Over 30 local vendors, live acoustic music, and shaded outdoor seating.

  • Jazz at the Moody — ACL Live, 7:30 PM An evening of contemporary big band sounds in an intimate setting.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Peter Pan Mini-Golf
    • Since 1948, this South Lamar landmark has greeted putters with its iconic, oversized T-Rex and neon signage. The family-owned course maintains a rare BYOB policy and features two 18-hole paths filled with hand-painted, whimsical statues that have watched the city skyline transform around them.

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