Carissa Lehmkuhl
Carissa Lehmkuhl joined the FOX 7 Austin team in January 2021.
She was born and raised in San Diego and received a broadcast journalism degree from Biola University. After working as a producer for Good Morning San Diego, she decided to venture out of California for the first time and got a job as an anchor/reporter for the ABC affiliate in Tri-Cities, Washington.
Though she never visited, she was always drawn to Austin and is excited for the opportunity to work here and explore a new city and state.
If you have a story idea for Carissa, email her at carissa.lehmkuhl@fox.com or contact her on Twitter or Facebook.
The latest from Carissa Lehmkuhl
Austin opioid crisis: Over 7K narcan kits to be distributed across Travis County
Thousands of life-saving overdoses response kits will be given around Travis County. The city, county and federal leaders announced continuing efforts to fight the opioid crisis.
Severe storms in San Marcos tear off part church roof
Severe storms rolled through Central Texas Thursday evening. In San Marcos, storms ripped off a part of a church's roof.
Austin opioid overdose outbreak: DEA weighs in on fentanyl crisis
After an overdose outbreak that left an estimated nine people dead, ATCEMS said the agency is back to its regular number of calls.
Austin-Bergstrom changes TSA security checkpoints due to renovations
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is introducing changes to TSA security checkpoints.
Elgin neighborhood floods due to new subdivision, residents say
Neighbors living in Bastrop County say they have experienced unprecedented flooding ever since development began on a new subdivision just up the road.
Wildfire Awareness Month: Travis County leaders ask for community’s help
Travis County leaders and first responders are reminding the public to prepare now for wildfire season.
Williamson County plans ahead for wildfire season
Williamson County first responders are preparing for wildfires this summer.
Austin opioid overdose outbreak: Nearly 80 overdoses since Monday
Nearly 80 people have overdosed in Austin, and several have died, since Monday, according to ATCEMS.
Rare white bison born at Central Texas ranch
For a central Texas bison rancher, the recent birth of a calf brought surprise and awe. It's something rare, and has significant meaning for many Native American tribes.
"Multiple explosions, fire and smoke" inside home in Southeast Austin: AFD
AFD says one person was burned and taken to the hospital after the fire broke out in Southeast Austin.