Rebecca Thomas
Rebecca Thomas joined FOX 7 Austin in September of 2015 to anchor FOX 7 News at 5, 6, 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 1960s and 1970s 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
Tri-state Canine Response Team travels to Uvalde to support community after Texas school shooting
The Tri-state Canine Response Team helps bring emotional support to those impacted by community tragedies, like the recent Texas school shooting that left 21 dead.
Georgetown, Texas nurse who survived stroke shares his story
May is National Stroke Awareness Month.
Texas woman donates kidney to mom ahead of Mother's Day
A mother-daughter duo in Austin has a special reason to celebrate Mother's Day this year. Dehna Richards recently gave her mom the ultimate gift, a chance at a healthy life, by donating one of her kidneys.
Leaked SCOTUS draft opinion strikes down Roe v. Wade
Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Diana Gomez, advocacy director for Progress Texas, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the report of the Supreme Court possibly overturning Roe v. Wade.
Discussion: Is Texas Gov. Abbott using the border to get re-elected?
Diana Gomez, advocacy director at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the latest on border security.
FOX 7 Discussion: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants Texas version of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Jamar Brown, co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on the Parental Rights bill.
FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows what Texans think are most important issues in state
President of Progress Texas Ed Espinosa and CEO of JD Key Communications James Dickey join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to speak on the Texas Lyceum poll.
FOX 7 Discussion: Beto O'Rourke claims Gov. Abbott is attacking Texas teachers
James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, joins FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas to discuss Beto O'Rourke's claims against Greg Abbott in his latest ad.
What is alopecia areata?: Austin dermatologist speaks on Jada Pinkett-Smith's autoimmune disorder
A local dermatologist spoke with FOX 7 about the autoimmune disorder Jada Pinkett-Smith has after Chris Rock was slapped for making a joke about her shaved head.
FOX 7 Discussion: Are Texas voters being disenfranchised?
Jamaar Brown, Co-Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party, joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the new Texas Election Integrity Law.