Jessica Rivera
Jessica Rivera is a multimedia journalist at FOX 7.
She is from Dallas, Texas and she graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Converged Broadcast Media with a minor in Spanish.
Jessica is fluent in Spanish and a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Before joining FOX 7 Austin she was working at FOX 44 News in Waco.
When she's not working, she's out exploring Austin, and she enjoys hiking.
If you have story ideas, you can reach her on her social media accounts or jessica.rivera@fox.com
The latest from Jessica Rivera
Granger ISD receives $5K donation to assist in school lunch debt
The nonprofit donates funds to school districts, so they can set up emergency funds or eliminate school lunch debt to allow students to get a healthy meal.
Gov. Abbott signs SB 68 allowing student absences for 'career shadowing days'
This upcoming school year, Senate Bill 68 will go into effect, allowing students in the state of Texas two excused absences for career shadowing days.
Missing Fort Cavazos soldier found alive, Army confirms
Craig Chamberlain has been found alive days after going missing from Fort Cavazos on May 15.
Taylor City Council votes in favor of new special events policy amid holiday parade controversy
The City of Taylor found itself in the middle of a controversy when LGBTQ+ supporters were excluded from last year's annual parade.
Ivy League bound: Central Texas high school senior accepted into Harvard
Noel Mendez is the first in his family to go to college and will be attending Harvard University on a full-ride scholarship.
Texas DPS honors men, women killed in the line of duty
Friends and family honored the lives of more than 200 peace officers. DPS dedicated the memorial wreath to the family of trooper James Scott Burns who was shot and killed by a driver in 2008.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims prepare for one year anniversary
The Uvalde community will gather together on Wednesday, May 24 to remember the 21 lives that were taken one year ago.
Fort Cavazos soldier missing from Killeen, Texas
Spc. Craig Chamberlain was last seen leaving his home May 15 and has not been seen since. His chain of command and family have also not been able to contact him.
Texas legislature advances bills on drag shows, college diversity programs
The House advanced Senate Bill 12, restricting children from attending drag shows and performances "appealing to the prurient interest in sex." The Senate approved Senate Bill 17, which would ban diversity programs at public universities.
Austin ISD approves 'meaningful' pay raise for teachers, staff
The Board of Trustees voted unanimously for the new compensation plan.