Austin police investigate vandalism after man breaks glass door at E. Riverside snack shop
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are investigating after a man allegedly kicked in the glass door of an East Riverside snack shop last week. According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded around 8:14 p.m. on May 7 to a disturbance call at Koko’s Mexican Snacks, located at 2410 E. Riverside Drive, Suite F-4.
Austin renters finding more deals as apartment concessions surge across the city: report
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin renters may have more bargaining power than they’ve had in years, as hundreds of apartment complexes across the city offer incentives like free rent amid a wave of new development. A recent report from Apartments.com found that roughly 700 apartment properties in Austin are...
New suspect arrested in 2 Texas cold cases may be serial killer, APD says
Police noted parallels between the cold cases of two Texas women killed six years apart.
Man arrested, charged for failure to stop after allegedly hitting cyclist on I-35
A 41-year-old has been charged after allegedly hitting a cyclist with his car on Interstate 35 near Pflugerville, Texas, on April 16, according to an affidavit filed by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Former Texas lottery director was indicted by grand jury before case got dismissed
Gary Grief, former executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission, was indicted by a Travis County grand jury last month for felony abuse of office before the case was dismissed three days later at the request of an assistant district attorney, court records show. The April 14 indictment alleged Grief...
10 best cities in Texas to call home
Texas added more residents than any other state last year, according to U.S. Census trends, and much of that... The post 10 best cities in Texas to call home appeared first on The Queen Zone .
Boba Magic Opens in Southeast Austin
Southeast Austin has a new spot to feed the boba habit. Boba Magic has officially opened in The Ramble at Goodnight Ranch, filling a fresh storefront with milk teas, fruit teas and smoothies. The shop held a soft opening in March, then flipped to a full launch on Saturday, May 2, with owners aiming for a playful, commu
Suspect allegedly stole over $20,000 from victim’s bank account, APD says
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman suspected of stealing more than $20,000 from a victim's bank account using a fake ID and stolen financial information. The incidents occurred Feb. 23 at two Frost Bank locations, one at 2425 Exposition Blvd. in...
Police identify 19-year-old killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 290 in NE Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have identified the driver who died following a single-vehicle crash in East Austin last month. According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded around 5:29 a.m. on April 22 to a crash in the 7200 block of East Highway 290 westbound. Investigators said the...
710 Red River, Home of Valhalla, Listed for Sale
710 Red River is listed for sale for $1.8 million on commercial real estate website LoopNet. Last updated on April 14, the listing says the building, which houses the dive bar and music venue Valhalla, has been on the market since October of 2025. Valhalla co-owner Seth Levy, who opened...

















