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
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.
Nebo Mountain Fire in Gillespie County burns over 1K acres
The Nebo Mountain Fire in Gillespie County is now 100 percent contained. Crews from across the state battled the 1,160-acre fire in north Gillespie County.
More than 100K Central Texans cast early votes as primary tensions flare
As early voting enters its second week, more than one million voters have cast their ballots across the state.
Texas primary elections: Candidates make final pushes ahead of March 3
With primary election day now less than two weeks away, many have their eyes on both state and local seats, including a handful of GOP races.
Protestors gather at Texas Capitol to call for U.S. intervention in Iran
As the United States continues its military buildup in the Middle East, droves of demonstrators gathered in Austin to call for President Trump to take action in Iran.
UT Austin professors frustrated with department eliminations in the College of Liberal Arts
Faculty and students at the University of Texas are continuing to look for answers after it was announced that several departments in the College of Liberal Arts would be combined into just two departments.
Austin ISD released from TEA oversight over special education
Austin ISD says it has been released from state oversight of its special education services.