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
New Braunfels police receives keys to new 'office on wheels'
The New Braunfels Police Department received its new custom-made Negotiations and Tactical Command Vehicle.
SXSW 2024: Artists drop out of showcases over U.S. Army sponsorship
Dozens of artists have dropped out of SXSW showcases over the U.S. Army’s sponsorship and the festival’s inclusion of defense contractors.
List of the 'riskiest' scams in 2023: report
The “riskiest" scams in 2023 were investment scams, including cryptocurrency investment scams, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau.
SXSW 2024: Technology and national security intersect
At the Capital Factory, Edwin Sanchez prepared to showcase his drone software company on the first day of South by Southwest 2024.
Anti-theft: APD, Hyundai holding software upgrade event
Austin police and Hyundai are teaming up to prevent auto thefts after a rash of crimes targeting the vehicles.
Austin police officers save 4-year-old boy from choking
Austin police officers were praised after saving a 4-year-old boy from choking.
Family's backyard floods during heavy rain ever since 183 Toll was built
A family living just north of the Austin airport says expanding infrastructure is causing backyard flooding issues. They said it only started once the 183 Toll Road went up. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Russian national arrested in Austin for ties with Russian oligarch
A Russian national was arrested in Austin because of suspected ties to a sanctioned Russian oligarch. This, as we approach the two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
Texas shooting spree: Pre-trial hearing held for suspect
Texas shooting spree suspect Shane James had a pre-trial hearing on Thursday.
2022 death of teen boy: Austin man receives probation
Xavier Zarate, the man responsible for the 2022 death of a 13-year-old boy in Austin will not be going to prison.