Rebecca Thomas
Rebecca Thomas joined FOX 7 Austin in September of 2015 to anchor FOX 7 News at 5, 6, 9, and 10 p.m. - with veteran Austin journalist, Mike Warren. Originally from Southern California, Rebecca came to Austin from Phoenix, where she worked as an anchor and reporter for the ABC affiliate and then the CBS affiliate.
Journalism runs in Rebecca's blood. Her grandfather was the editor of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner in the 1960s and 1970s and her uncle is a retired photographer and photo editor for the Los Angeles Times.
Rebecca has embraced everything about Austin - enjoying its vibrant, local food, and music scenes. An avid explorer of the great outdoors, you can find her kayaking Lady Bird Lake and hiking Austin’s trails with her three 'pound puppies.'
The latest from Rebecca Thomas
Does daylight saving time have effects on heart health?
Does daylight saving time have any effect on your heart? FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to a local doctor to discuss.
Measles in Texas: Austin doctor speaks on recent virus outbreak
West Texas continues to deal with a measles outbreak, and now, Austin has confirmed its first case of the virus. An Austin doctor spoke about the recent outbreak.
Austin doctor weighs in on how to reduce your risk of heart disease
As we wrap up American Heart Month, we want to focus on screenings for heart disease. Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Hart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.
Cancer death rates have dropped in the U.S.: report
The American Cancer Society is out with its 2025 Cancer Facts and Statistics report. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke with an Austin doctor to discuss the findings.
Austin doctor raises awareness about heart disease
In this edition of Health Beat, we are focusing on American Heart Month and efforts to raise awareness.
More Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight
More and more Americans are turning to GLP-1 injections to lose weight. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to an Austin physician to discuss.
Austin dietician speaks on nutrition for weight loss
Mackenzie Foster, lead clinical dietician at St Davids Medical Center, discussed some dos and don'ts when it comes to a new diet
Healthy foods to eat on Super Bowl Sunday
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and as fans gather to watch the big game, they'll, of course, be indulging in the typical Super Bowl fare. Lots of chips, dips and other fatty foods.
Maywald Christmas Light Display celebrates 10 years of collecting donations
The Maywald Christmas Light Display in Southwest Austin is celebrating 10 years of accepting donations for the Make a Wish Foundation.
Cases of whooping cough spiking across the country
Cases of whooping cough are spiking across the country. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by Dr. Meena Iyer, a pediatric hospitalist with Dell Children's Medical Center, to discuss.