Carissa Lehmkuhl
Carissa Lehmkuhl joined the FOX 7 Austin team in January 2021.
She was born and raised in San Diego and received a broadcast journalism degree from Biola University. After working as a producer for Good Morning San Diego, she decided to venture out of California for the first time and got a job as an anchor/reporter for the ABC affiliate in Tri-Cities, Washington.
Though she never visited, she was always drawn to Austin and is excited for the opportunity to work here and explore a new city and state.
If you have a story idea for Carissa, email her at carissa.lehmkuhl@fox.com or contact her on Twitter or Facebook.
The latest from Carissa Lehmkuhl
Williamson County plans ahead for wildfire season
Williamson County first responders are preparing for wildfires this summer.
Austin opioid overdose outbreak: Nearly 80 overdoses since Monday
Nearly 80 people have overdosed in Austin, and several have died, since Monday, according to ATCEMS.
Rare white bison born at Central Texas ranch
For a central Texas bison rancher, the recent birth of a calf brought surprise and awe. It's something rare, and has significant meaning for many Native American tribes.
"Multiple explosions, fire and smoke" inside home in Southeast Austin: AFD
AFD says one person was burned and taken to the hospital after the fire broke out in Southeast Austin.
UT Austin Palestine rally: Protesters released from jail
Almost 60 protesters arrested at a pro-Palestine rally at the University of Texas at Austin are slowly being released from jail.
FBI warns of scam claiming drivers owe money for unpaid tolls
According to the FBI, they have seen a spike in "smishing" texts representing road toll collection services in multiple states, including Texas.
Highland Lakes less than 50% full ahead of dry, warm summer
Lake levels at Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis have not changed since January. With a warm and dry summer ahead, LCRA says there is potential for a new drought of record.
Which school buses in Central Texas are equipped with seatbelts?
Hays CISD is accelerating plans to outfit all its school buses with seatbelts after a deadly crash in March. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl explains several Central Texas school districts are still working to phase out buses without seatbelts.
Tesla layoffs: Employees say they were notified by overnight email
Tesla Gigafactory Texas layoffs were announced by an early morning email, according to some employees who spoke to FOX 7 Austin.
Accused Austin 'serial killer' trial: Defense proposes plea deal for Raul Meza
The defense attorney for accused ‘serial killer’ Raul Meza, Jr. is proposing a plea deal for the murders of Gloria Lofton in 2019 and Jesse Fraga in 2023.