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
Austin mariachi group breaking traditional gender barriers
Mariachi music has been played all over and while the music and tone hasn’t changed much in the past two centuries, one local group has a different look.
Round Rock ISD opens affordable health clinic for its employees
Round Rock Independent School District recently opened the doors to the district's first ever employee health clinic.
Long lines at Austin airport; officials expect record-breaking volume of people
Travelers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport were once again seen waiting in long lines for security and check-in on Monday, March 16.
Mexico travel warnings: Gov. Abbott urges Texans to pay attention amid violence
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans to pay attention to federal travel warnings to Mexico amid violence following the death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho".
Georgetown ISD delays opening 2 new campuses to save money
Georgetown ISD has decided to delay opening two new campuses in an effort to save money and balance its budget.
Central Texas Food Bank & Austin ISD partner for school pantries
Earlier this year, the Central Texas Food Bank partnered with Austin Independent School District to establish six new Feeding Futures School Pantry locations.
Austin weather: Slow warm-up begins but icy conditions remain in spots
The effects of the Arctic blast are still being felt as most kids stayed home today due to icy conditions on roads.
MLK Day events and marches in Central Texas
Events and marches are going on in and around the Austin area to honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
McNeil High School program receives donation from local business
McNeil High School receives a generous donation from a local business for one of its programs.
4th homicide of 2026: Police investigating death in North Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed in North Austin.