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
Hutto residents concerned over nearby ‘breeding ground for rattlesnakes’
Multiple dogs in a Hutto neighborhood have been bitten by rattlesnakes. Residents say an overgrown property nearby is to blame.
Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center
Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.
Man arrested, charged in shooting of Austin mom, daughters
Court documents allege that 21-year-old Devon Alexander Loper shot at Melinda Hipolito and her two daughters who were sitting in their car on Feb. 3.
Austin community enjoys socially-distanced live music on Easter Sunday
In front of a slowly changing downtown background, a return to an Austin original on Sunday: live music.
Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol
Those that came together weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd. They were fighting for something they believe could bring change, the George Floyd Act.
Buford Tower fire ruled incendiary, cause still under investigation
A fire at the Buford Tower in downtown Austin has been ruled incendiary and its exact cause is still under investigation.
Former WilCo Sheriff Robert Chody indicted in connection to Javier Ambler case
Chody was booked into Travis County Jail Thursday on a tampering with evidence charge in connection to the Javier Ambler case.
Police release sketch in search for suspect who killed Pflugerville woman
Pflugerville Police have released a new sketch of a potential suspect in the March 2020 shooting death of Sharon Selman.
East Austin car club members rally in support of Sunday tradition
Gathering on Sunday afternoons in Chicano Park has been a decades-long tradition for many in the East Austin community.
Austin taco shop still serving after snowstorm, hail damages roof
Thursday morning’s hail storm had caused their roof to sink in partially, after it was already damaged by February’s snowstorm.