Marco Bitonel
Marco Bitonel is a nightside reporter for FOX 7 Austin.
Before joining the team, Marco spent the last year as an anchor/reporter in Gulfport, Mississippi. While he was on the Coast, he covered events such as the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, President Biden’s visit to the region and communities devastated by floods.
Marco is a proud graduate of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where he left with a bachelor’s in communication with an emphasis in broadcasting and new media. While at GCU, he was an anchor/reporter for the student-led broadcast, "Lopes Lately." Marco covered everything from campus events to March Madness, and it was in Phoenix where he realized his passion for news storytelling.
When not our reporting, you can catch Marco finding new running trails or looking for his next favorite bite to eat. If you have any story ideas (or food recommendations) feel free to send them over at marco.bitonel@FOX.com.
The latest from Marco Bitonel
Texas smokeable hemp lawsuit leaves sales in legal limbo amid ongoing court battle
A legal battle in Texas over smokeable hemp products continues as shifting court rulings and a state appeal leave their sale temporarily allowed but uncertain.
Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made after deadly floods
Two of Texas' top lawmakers support lifting a new state requirement that requires youth summer camps to install fiber optic facilities in order to operate this summer after more than a dozen youth camps filed a lawsuit claiming the requirement was too challenging.
Man who opened fire on Secret Service agents near Washington Monument has possible ties to Texas
More details are emerging on the suspect, who is believed to have opened fire on Secret Service Agents just blocks away from the White House.
Georgetown residents elect to sell portion of city's water utility
Over the weekend, Georgetown voters elected to sell a portion of the City's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions but means that a private company could be taking over as a supplier for some customers.
Taylor makes history with first-ever voter-elected mayor
Voters in Taylor made history on Saturday by directly electing their mayor for the first time following a 2024 charter amendment.
Austin ISD parents, staff voice concerns at budget meeting
Nearly every seat was filled at Austin High School on Tuesday, as parents, teachers, and staff gathered to discuss what a projected $181 million budget deficit means for the district.
Suspect arrested, charged after East Austin shooting injures 6: APD
A suspect was arrested after police said multiple people were shot outside an East Austin BBQ restaurant on Sunday night.
Gov. Abbott honors 25 fallen officers at Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony in Austin
Hundreds gathered at the Texas Capitol to honor fallen officers as 25 names were added to the state memorial.
Lake Pflugerville levels signal path to easing water restrictions
After nearly two months of stage three water restrictions, the City of Pflugerville says it reached an important milestone on the road to lifting those restrictions.
Central Texas aquifers could see slight boost after week of rainfall
This week’s rainfall across Central Texas could help to bring a much-needed boost to the region’s aquifers, which have been operating at dangerously low levels.