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
Austin pub donates sales to family who lost 3 children in apartment fire
An Austin pub is helping support a family who lost three children in an apartment fire earlier this month.
No Kings Rally: Thousands gather across Central Texas to protest federal policies
Thousands of protesters gathered across Central Texas and the U.S. for "No Kings Day" demonstrations to voice opposition to the Trump administration’s policies on immigration, the economy, and international conflict
Texas schools, businesses grapple with Cesar Chavez allegations
Education leaders across the state continue to grapple with a new Texas Education Agency order to modify lessons related to Cesar Chavez.
AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Austin hemp sellers weigh in on looming ban of smokable THC
New hemp regulations going into effect at the end of the month could mean that some of the most popular products will be taken off the shelves.
SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders say they're prepared for festival
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
Round Rock ISD to change bus routes next school year; parents looking for answers
Round Rock ISD parents are now looking for answers after several of them were told they will no longer receive bus services next school year.
Texas Primary: Attorney speaks on confusion after Texas Supreme Court blocks votes cast late
Williamson County was at the focus of primary election night controversy after a judge ordered certain polling locations to extend voting hours.
Austin 6th Street shooting: FBI searches Del Valle apartment tied to gunman
New video shows the moments FBI agents executed a search warrant at a Del Valle apartment tied to the downtown Austin mass shooter.
Texas residents, lawmakers at odds over U.S. involvement in Iran
As the United States and Israel continue joint attacks on Iran, Texas locals and political figures have been quick to both support and condemn the operations.