Jessica Rivera
Jessica Rivera is the education reporter at FOX 7.
She is from Dallas, Texas and she graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Converged Broadcast Media with a minor in Spanish.
Jessica is fluent in Spanish and a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Before joining FOX 7 Austin she was working at FOX 44 News in Waco.
When she's not working, she's out exploring Austin, and she enjoys hiking.
If you have story ideas, you can reach her on her social media accounts or jessica.rivera@fox.com
The latest from Jessica Rivera
Juneteenth celebrations in Austin include parade and fun run
Central Texans gather to celebrate Juneteenth or "Freedom Day" on June 19 and commemorate the end of slavery.
Wife shoots, kills husband, then herself in Southeast Austin: APD
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin that began as a welfare check call. The investigation has since shown that the wife shot and killed her husband before killing herself.
Man fatally shot by suspect who tried to rob him: police
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
FIFA World Cup: Austin FC hosting live viewing at Auditorium Shores
Austin FC Soccer Celebration is a series of free events, original programming and live viewings of FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
Williamson County flooding: 2 RV parks evacuated overnight
Williamson County Emergency Management crews spent the overnight hours rescuing people and evacuating RV parks after heavy rain caused fast-rising floodwaters.
Del Valle High School triplets get full ride college scholarships
For one Del Valle family, there are three reasons to celebrate graduation this year.
12 separate shootings across Austin; 3 teen suspects in custody
Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.
Foster Care Awareness Month: Restaurants support CASA of Travis County
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and some local Austin favorite food spots are stepping up to help.
Texas mass shooting: Police release video, identify victim
Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.
National Teacher Appreciation Week: PfISD teacher honored by her alma mater
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Pflugerville ISD elementary school teacher was recognized by her alma mater for all she does for her students.