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
Texas police chiefs share recommendations with joint committee after Uvalde school shooting
Thursday’s hearing focused on strategies to prevent acts of violence along with better coordination between state and local agencies, non-governmental entities and law enforcement.
Tesoros Trading Company closing its doors after more than 3 decades
Tesoros has been at its South Congress location for 15 years. When COVID hit in 2020, the owners had to temporarily close the store and lay off 11 people.
Volunteer firefighters, brothers remembered by Maxwell community
Jonathon Coco, 25, and Hunter Coco, 21, volunteered with the Maxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department. They were both killed in a crash on Monday.
Pro golfer, former MasterChef finalist now trains the next generation of Austin golfers
“I never shy away from business opportunities, and if there’s a way to continue pushing golf and food together, I think it’s great and Austin’s definitely a city to do that in," he said.
Rising gas prices affecting Meals on Wheels Central Texas, team of drivers
Van de Putte said at MOWCTX they are currently $6,000 over their monthly gas budget. And when volunteer numbers are down, they have to hire more drivers which adds to costs.
Yogi fire in Bastrop County burns about 50 acres
According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, the fire started near Gotier Trace and South Old Potato Road around 2 p.m. Monday. Around 15-20 homes were evacuated for a couple of hours as a precaution.
One year later: Community gathers on 6th Street to honor those killed, injured in deadly shooting
Loved ones of Doug Kantor invited the other victims' family and friends to join them on the corner of 6th and Neches.
FAA facing lawsuit surrounding new AUS jet fuel facility
The organizations SANAR and PODER filed a petition for review against the FAA on May 27.
Travis County Tax Office threatens to seize, auction scooters if Bird doesn’t pay property taxes
Electric scooter company, Bird Rides, Inc., is listed at number seven on the list. According to the Travis County Tax Office, the company owes $147,195.17. The deadline to pay 2021 taxes was Jan. 31 of this year.
Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry represents families of 4 students injured in Uvalde school shooting
All four of the children suffered gunshot wounds and other injuries in the mass shooting. The victims represented by Thomas J. Henry are all 9- or 10-years-old.