Jessica Rivera

Austin

Education Reporter at KTBC-TV (Austin, TX)

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Hutto mom wants change at busy intersection after son's motorcycle accident

20 hours ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

A Hutto mother is grieving the loss of her 22-year-old son after he was killed in a motorcycle accident on Highway 79 in October 2024, and she is pleading for some changes. The backstory: Those close to Ryker Bradley knew he lived his life to the fullest. Last fall, he passed away after returning from the Marines, impacting his family, friends and neighbors. "He rode with the Leathernecks, the motorcycle club for the Marine Corps. He rode with them.
University of Texas track athlete publishes science-fiction novel

20 hours ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

University of Texas athlete Osawese Agbonkonkon is filling his already busy schedule by writing and publishing a science-fiction novel. What they're saying: "Just learning to balance time, writing in airports, writing on planes, getting an idea late at night when I'm supposed to be asleep for waits in the morning and having to type it down real quick and then deal with it in the afternoon. But it's something I love, so it was exciting to do," says Agbonkonkon.
Non-profit mobile clothing closet helps those in need

20 hours ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

For those who are cleaning out their closets this summer break and wondering where you can drop off your used clothes, a local non-profit is happy to take them off your hands. The backstory: The homeless crisis in Austin continues to grow and local non-profits are trying to do their part to address the issue, so Marcella Lopez came up with the idea to start a non-profit called Thrift-ish which is a mobile clothing closet for the homeless.
Role Model Talks 'Sally, When The Wine Runs Out,' Picking A Sally & MORE!

2 days ago | kiisfm.iheart.com | Jessica Rivera |E. J.

ROLE MODEL talks "Sally, When The Wine Runs Out," picking a Sally, being casted in Netflix's new Rom-Com 'Good Sex' and more!Check out the full interview below!
University of Texas students balance full-time school while running own business

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

Being a full-time college student and running your own business can be a struggle, especially starting your first year in college. The backstory: "So first semester, it was definitely extremely overwhelming, especially because we got to school, and we didn't have much time on our hands whatsoever," says UT student Vance Mark. UT sophomores Mark and Leor Goldstein had a vision to create an all-natural product in 2022. The two decided to start their own business called Zizical Botanicals.
Georgetown HS student who got perfect SAT score graduates

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

Georgetown ISD's class of 2025 is getting ready to walk across the stage for their high school graduation. The backstory: Among Georgetown High School's graduating class this year is senior Nathan Aaker. FOX 7 Austin spoke to Aaker in September 2023 after he had scored a perfect score on his SAT on his first try. Aaker has been applying for colleges all across the country and he says he's excited to announce that he's committing to the University of Texas.
Georgetown HS student who got perfect SAT score graduates

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Rivera

The BriefGeorgetown High School senior Nathan Aaker got a perfect SAT scoreAaker graduates this year and will be going to University of TexasGEORGETOWN, Texas - Georgetown ISD's class of 2025 is getting ready to walk across the stage for their high school graduation. The backstoryAmong Georgetown High School's graduating class this year is senior Nathan Aaker. FOX 7 Austin spoke to Aaker in September 2023 after he had scored a perfect score on his SAT on his first try.
Book published by Georgetown HS senior inspired by sister's cancer journey

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

A Georgetown High School senior is a published author before graduating high school. The backstory: Brylee Dew wrote a children's book inspired by her older sister Bailey's cancer journey. "So, 'Bailey Goes Bald' is a book about my sister's diagnosis, but also how. Our community had reacted around it and how the students in the book rallied around her and helped her through her diagnosis," says Brylee. Bailey was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin's Lymphoma her senior year of high school.
Book published by Georgetown HS senior inspired by sister's cancer journey

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Rivera

The BriefGeorgetown High School senior Brylee Dew is a published author before graduatingDew's book "Bailey Goes Bald" was inspired by Dew's older sister's cancer journeyBook can be found in Georgetown ISD libraries and can be bought on AmazonGEORGETOWN, Texas - A Georgetown High School senior is a published author before graduating high school. The backstoryBrylee Dew wrote a children's book inspired by her older sister Bailey's cancer journey.
Leander ISD breaks ground for Early Childhood Center

3 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

Leander ISD has broken ground on the district's first-ever early childhood center. It's been about two years since Leander ISD voters approved all three propositions of the 2023 bond proposal and now voters are able to see construction start on those projects. Early Childhood Center What we know: The district held the groundbreaking on May 1 for the center, which will house about 600 pre-kindergarten students.