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
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.
LGBTQ+ supportive church vandalized again for second time in less than a year
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been targeted in less than a year.
Texas plane crash kills 5; plane destroyed by post-impact fire, NTSB says
Five people have been killed in a plane crash overnight in the Wimberley area. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and says a post-impact fire destroyed the plane.
Kerbey Lane features Austin ISD students' dish on the menu
Kerbey Lane Cafe is getting a new item on the menu, curated by Austin ISD students.
Suspect arrested, charged after East Austin shooting injures 6: APD
A suspect was arrested after police said multiple people were shot outside an East Austin BBQ restaurant on Sunday night.
Train derailment in downtown Austin
A train with more than 200 cars derailed in downtown Austin and is causing traffic delays.
STAAR test: San Antonio elementary school's TikTok video goes viral
As students get ready to take their STAAR test this month, some teachers are going the extra mile to motivate their students to do their best.
San Marcos CISD special ed teacher helps students publish book
A San Marcos CISD special education teacher is being recognized for her amazing work inside and outside the classroom.
Georgetown ISD therapy dog named finalist in national competition
Georgetown ISD’s therapy dog is getting national recognition for her heroic work across the school district.