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 ISD no longer cooperating with comptroller review
Austin ISD says it will no longer be cooperating with the state's review of how it uses public funding. The district is voicing concerns about the review's timeline and scope.
Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin do as lieutenant governor?
It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.
Texas family of 4 among 9 killed in horrific Florida plane crash
A family of four from Texas were among the nine people who were killed when a plane crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday.
Bastrop County man wanted for setting ex's house on fire 3 different times: sheriff
The search continues for a man out of Bastrop County, who’s accused of setting his ex’s house on fire three times.
East Austin food trailer owner left with second-degree burns after explosion
An Austin man is recovering after a generator exploded near his food trailer. The owner of Halal Time has been left with second-degree burns across his body, and is now facing months of healing.
VIDEO: South Austin restaurant owner held at gunpoint
A South Austin business owner is speaking out after he was held at gunpoint.
2026 Election: Williamson County voters waste no time hitting the polls
Early voting kicked off across Central Texas on Monday, and Williamson County voters wasted no time hitting the polls.
Huston-Tillotson parking dispute video sparks protests outside Austin home
Over the weekend, crowds could be seen gathering outside an east Austin home, in response to a viral video over a heated parking dispute near Huston-Tillotson University.
Trump San Antonio rally: President to join GOP Senate nominee Paxton
President Trump is scheduled to be in San Antonio for a rally with GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The event is part of a series of trips to battleground states the president is trying to shore up for Republicans.
Possible off-campus gun incident under investigation; increased AISD police presence at Akins ECHS
An investigation is underway after a student potentially flashed a gun near Akins High School.