Uber rolls out new feature for elderly adults to easily book rides

Uber has rolled out a new feature on the app to provide a simpler approach to booking rides for “older adults" or those less tech-savvy.

University of Texas track athlete publishes science-fiction novel

University of Texas athlete Osawese Agbonkonkon is filling his already busy schedule by writing and publishing a science-fiction novel.

Non-profit mobile clothing closet helps those in need

For those who are cleaning out their closets this summer break and wondering where you can drop off your used clothes, a local non-profit is happy to take them off your hands.

Severe storms damage Delwood Sports Complex

A historic baseball field in East Austin was damaged by the storms that rolled through the area at the end of May.

InfoWars writer shooting: Austin teen heard implicating himself with crime

FOX 7 has obtained audio of a teen believed to be involved in the murder of an InfoWars writer in Southeast Austin. In the recording, he is reacting to the news and implicates himself with the crime.

Austin's automatic license plate reader program will end June 30

Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has removed an item concerning a potential expansion of the city's automated license plate reader program from Thursday's council agenda.

Cause of East Austin house fire ruled accidental; 2 people dead

The Austin Fire Department says two people have died in a house fire that had flames reaching more than 30 feet in the air. A third person managed to escape.

Sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital arrested in Houston

A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.

Body found in Lady Bird Lake; police believe it could be missing paddleboarder

The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found in the water of Lady Bird Lake. Police say it could be a teenage paddleboarder who went missing on June 1.

Possible ground delays at AUS this summer; international arrivals area upgraded

Fewer staff in air traffic control towers could affect summer travel. It's already been an issue at Austin-Bergstrom, which is in the middle of its phased expansion plan.