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 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.
Jury selected for trial of Uvalde officer charged with child endangerment
A jury has been seated in the trial of former Uvalde school officer Adrian Gonzales, who faces 29 felony counts of child endangerment for his alleged failure to act during the 2022 Robb Elementary mass shooting.
Vandegrift HS dance team to perform in London's New Year's Day parade
The Vandegrift HS Legacies dance team are taking their talents to the UK for London's annual New Year's Day parade.
Central Texas non-profits offering help all year and during the holidays
A look at several non-profits in Central Texas and how they're giving back to the community during the holiday season and all year round.
North Austin shooting leaves 1 dead; suspect arrested for murder
A man was arrested for murder after police said he shot a victim in the head in North Austin.
Lockhart ISD partners with development group to make affordable housing for teachers
Lockhart ISD is partnering with a development group to help local teachers become homeowners in their community.
Car chase turns into officer-involved shooting; Texas Rangers investigating
Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a car chase that began in Williamson County and ended in Bell County.