Rebecca Thomas
Rebecca Thomas joined FOX 7 Austin in September of 2015 to anchor FOX 7 News at 5, 9 and 10 p.m. - with veteran Austin journalist, Mike Warren. Originally from Southern California, Rebecca came to Austin from Phoenix, where she worked as an anchor and reporter for the ABC affiliate and then the CBS affiliate.
Journalism runs in Rebecca's blood. Her grandfather was the editor of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner in the 1960's and 1970's and her uncle is a retired photographer and photo editor for the Los Angeles Times.
Rebecca has embraced everything about Austin - enjoying its vibrant, local food and music scenes. An avid explorer of the great outdoors, you can find her kayaking Lady Bird Lake and hiking Austin’s trails with her three pound puppies.
The latest from Rebecca Thomas
Class Act: Campbell Elementary students decorate CapMetro's new electric buses
The students of Campbell Elementary and their designs are the focus of this Class Act.
Austin man with epilepsy uses brain implant to help control his seizures
Drew Grace, 29, has had seizures since he was 12, with recurrent seizures affecting his everyday life and keeping him from activities he enjoyed like soccer and sleepovers.
Chuy's celebrates Elvis Presley's birthday at all six Austin locations
The Austin staple celebrates The King's birthday every year on Jan. 8 with a themed party.
FOX 7 Discussion: Disagreement over Austin's homeless policy
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to discuss what more can be done at the local and state level to fix Austin's homeless situation.
FOX 7 Discussion: Escalating tensions in the Middle East
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to discuss recently renewed tensions between Iran and the United States.
Free Christmas meal at Salvation Army
The Salvation Army hosted a free Christmas meal at its downtown Austin shelter on East 8th Street.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office delivers joy to Dell Children’s Medical Center
Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and several Williamson County Sheriff's Office employees helped deliver some joy to kids at Dell Children's Medical Center on Christmas Eve.
Holiday lunch at Pluckers for River City Youth Foundation families
Pluckers hosted a special holiday lunch for River City Youth Foundation families.
California man stranded in Austin for four days after being kicked off flight due to unusual pet
Gerald Tautenhahn and his possum Zatara flew to Austin to visit his mother for the holidays but, when it was time to leave, he and his opossum were kicked off the flight.
Class Act: Giddings High School teacher makes her students "feel like family"
Saundra Morris is a ninth-grade English and Language Arts teacher at Giddings and her passion and commitment aren't lost on her students.