Marco Bitonel
Marco Bitonel is a nightside reporter for FOX 7 Austin.
Before joining the team, Marco spent the last year as an anchor/reporter in Gulfport, Mississippi. While he was on the Coast, he covered events such as the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, President Biden’s visit to the region and communities devastated by floods.
Marco is a proud graduate of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where he left with a bachelor’s in communication with an emphasis in broadcasting and new media. While at GCU, he was an anchor/reporter for the student-led broadcast, "Lopes Lately." Marco covered everything from campus events to March Madness, and it was in Phoenix where he realized his passion for news storytelling.
When not our reporting, you can catch Marco finding new running trails or looking for his next favorite bite to eat. If you have any story ideas (or food recommendations) feel free to send them over at marco.bitonel@FOX.com.
The latest from Marco Bitonel
Trump San Antonio rally: President to join GOP Senate nominee Paxton
President Trump is scheduled to be in San Antonio for a rally with GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The event is part of a series of trips to battleground states the president is trying to shore up for Republicans.
Possible off-campus gun incident under investigation; increased AISD police presence at Akins ECHS
An investigation is underway after a student potentially flashed a gun near Akins High School.
ICE responds to viral video, claims that agents left boy at bus stop after detaining his mother
A Austin city councilman says an ICE arrest in a viral video happened at a school bus stop, leaving a child alone and crying, but the Department of Homeland Security says otherwise.
Austin ICE shooting: Bond denied for man shot by ICE agent; he's now in federal criminal custody
The man who was shot by an ICE agent in North Austin appeared in federal court on Wednesday. 28-year-old Wilber Garces Perez was charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering with, and impeding a federal officer.
COTALAND's Circuit Breaker roller coaster malfunctions 2 days in a row
During COTALAND's opening day, multiple people were on board the Circuit Breaker roller coaster when it came to a halt.
Jason Landry: Human remains positively identified as man missing since 2020
A Cold Case Unit created by the Texas Attorney General's Office said that DNA analysis has conclusively identified recently recovered human remains as those of Jason Landry, who had been missing since December 2020.
Austin ICE shooting: APD releases body cam footage, cellphone video
Austin police are sharing more information and videos from their response to Sunday's ICE shooting in North Austin.
San Marcos council member arrested after allegedly biting security guard
A San Marcos City Council member now faces an assault charge after an altercation that unfolded in downtown Austin.
Austin ISD responds to parent petition to close 2 schools
After two Austin ISD schools received consecutive failing grades, the district now faces a potential state takeover. But there’s a chance it could be avoided if parents petition to close the schools down.
Round Rock murder: State lawmakers to investigate criminal history of stabbing suspect
A deadly stabbing in Round Rock is now drawing the attention of Texas lawmakers. They are calling for an investigation into how the alleged killer was freed in the first place.