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Morgan O’Neal

City Editor

Morgan is a Tennessee native who lives and works in downtown Austin. Before 6AM City, she wrote for Texas Highways and led the digital team at Community Impact. If she’s not out and about in the city, she’s likely paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake, playing with her cat Louie, or making beaded jewelry

We asked, and locals shared why they’re thankful to live in the Capital City.
An Austin local and hoops trailblazer is making the case for the Capital City to join the WNBA.
If you knead an excuse to eat a sweet treat, these local bakeries will rise to the occasion.
Visions of sugarplums are dancing in our heads... and on stages around Austin this holiday season.
In need of a weekend getaway? You’re in luck — we’re sharing our favorite restaurants, wineries, and stores in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Let’s dig into the first-ever picks, including 14 local Bib Gourmand Awards and a handful of MICHELIN-recommended spots, for the MICHELIN Guide Texas.
Celebrate Veterans Day with a parade, ceremonies, and food specials.
Gobble up 12 of the best Thanksgiving meals available in the Capital City.
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
There’s more to Creek Show than meets the eye.
There’s nothing more Texan than a good ol’ barbecue joint — so let’s explore some of Austin’s best.
Know your rights before you head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The inaugural event will run Friday, Nov. 8 through Saturday, Nov. 9 on Willie Nelson’s property.
Travel eight decades back in time, and find out how friendly we are today.
We get it — dating in the Capital City can be scary.
If you’re headed to see Sabrina Carpenter in concert at the Moody Center on Monday, Oct. 28, sip on that me espresso first.
From spine-chilling drag shows to eerie outdoor movie nights, Austin has a haunting lineup of events to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Now’s the time to spill the local date fright that keeps you up at night.
We’re partying like it’s our birthday... because it is.
The internationally traveling artwork by Luke Jerram will stop in Texas for the first time and be unveiled at Domain NORTHSIDE on Thursday, Oct. 24.
From Willie Nelson’s surprise performances to Dua Lipa wearing burnt orange, let’s relive ACL Fest weekend two together.
City Editors Figi and Morgan took a fully autonomous Waymo ride with products communications manager Chris Bonelli to answer questions about AVs.
The Austin/Travis County Food Plan aims to address equity, sustainability, and resilience within the area’s food system.
Austin bars are embracing the Halloween spirit with creepy cocktails, haunted decor, and ghoulish gatherings throughout October.
Project leaders want Congress Avenue to be more human-centered and have a “clear and attractive identity.”
We’re talking dust, totems, crowds, and can’t-miss performances.
Pending Austin City Council approval, Our Future 35’s vision plan for Austin could become a reality.
During Legacy Business Month, locals are invited to celebrate Austin’s community fixtures through a competitive challenge.
Score a hole-in-fun at east Austin’s charitable mini-golf showdown.
Austinites are invited to take a first look at the Vision Plan before it heads to Austin City Council.