Casey Claiborne
Casey Claiborne is a reporter for FOX 7 Austin.
He attended the University of North Texas in Denton where he majored in Electronic News.
Casey got his start in broadcasting on the radio in his hometown of Jacksonville, TX. At the age of 16, he began hosting the "Let's Talk" program every Saturday morning on KEBE AM 1400. Before moving to Austin, Casey worked as a reporter and weekend morning anchor at KETK in Tyler, TX just 20 minutes from his hometown.
While here at FOX 7, Casey has interviewed some of his heroes like Jim Carrey, Steve Carell and Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac during SXSW. Speaking of music, Casey is glad to be living in the live music capital of the world because music is something he's passionate about. In his spare time, you'll find him playing his piano, singing and writing his own original music.
The latest from Casey Claiborne
Austin City Council attempts to clarify changes to homeless ordinances
This Thursday, Council Members Ann Kitchen, Kathie Tovo, Alison Alter and Leslie Pool are proposing some ordinance clarifications.
City setbacks: Homeless Strategy Officer changes roles, Abbott sends new ultimatum
The city's Homeless Strategy Officer is transitioning to a consultant role due to "family obligations."
Rodeo Austin, Travis County leaders urging voters to approve Expo Center expansion
The political action committee "Energize The Expo" is urging voters to say "yes" to Travis County's Prop A.
Austin Cricket Invasion 2019: Restaurant shuts down 'due to the crickets'
A restaurant on Lakeline Mall Drive closed Tuesday morning with a sign on the door reading "Due to the crickets. :( "
Austin police detail assault by homeless man in gas station
According to an arrest warrant, Austin police say 49-year-old Michael Pasley, described as a "known transient," came in Friday morning and started grabbing items: a beer, a pair of sunglasses and a T-shirt.
Sheriff Robert Chody tweets at Mayor Adler, Governor Abbott about homeless crisis
Sheriff Chody is alleging that the homeless ordinances in Austin are starting to affect the surrounding areas.
Council Member Casar responds to Governor Abbott's ultimatum
Council Member Casar, who spearheaded legalizing camping, sitting and lying, says it would be great to have the state's help.
Matthew McConaughey becomes one of the owners of Austin FC
Surprise, surprise surprise...(that’s supposed to be read like ‘alright, alright, alright’...FYI) -- Mr. Matthew McConaughey is joining the "club."
Discussions crumble at Austin City Hall over clarifying camp, sit, lie rules
Austin City Council was attempting to clarify changes they made to ordinances back in June that legalized camping, sitting and lying. As the morning rolled on, the whole conversation started to crumble.
Austin City Council postpones action on clarifying homeless camping rules
The Austin City Council has voted to postpone action on clarifying homeless camping rules at a special meeting.