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.

Bill requiring sheriffs to work with ICE passes Texas legislature

In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.

3 Texas men arrested in Illinois bank 'jugging' scheme

Three Texas men have been arrested and charged in a bank “jugging” incident in Illinois, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The men are from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, which is just outside of Austin.

Austin officer-involved shooting: Suspect hospitalized

An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin late Saturday night.

Austin weather: Bracing for summer heat, evening storm risk

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this evening, mainly north and east of Austin after 4-5 p.m., bringing risks of hail and high winds.