Anyone here live in the Eastern outskirts of Austin?

We're originally from Dripping Springs, TX (west of Austin/Weird). Moved out of there in 2014. My 8 mile commute on Hwy 290 took 1.5hrs every day. It wore me down. Constant traffic 24/7. I cannot imagine what the commute is like there now.
^^^^^^ OK N.Y. (ie Steve welder!!!!) guy, the above constitutes my idea of a "chithole" and does not matter how big the salary is, but that is just me. Add in the usual big city crime, screwed up big city school systems, high prop tax,etc. and everyone that must buy a bigger house than the next guy.......