Jessica Rivera

Austin

Education Reporter at KTBC-TV (Austin, TX)

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Pflugerville ISD students raise money to help erase school lunch debt

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

A couple of Pflugerville ISD students started a non-profit, called Pfood Pfairness, where they raise money to erase lunch debt. By the numbers: In the past two years, the non-profit was able to raise about $140,000. They’ve helped fund 57,000+ hot meals, supported 400+ students every two weeks, and were just named PfISD’s 2025 Partner of the Year—all before graduating.
Austin man walking 2500 miles to raise mental health awareness & honor best friend

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

Alex Bradley is walking from Austin to Oregon City and talking to people along the way to raise awareness about mental health and to honor his best friend. The backstory: In August. Bradley will be walking 2,500 miles from Austin to Oregon City straight to where his best friend took his last step, honoring him every mile. When Bradley talks about his best friend AJ, Bradley describes AJ as the friend that was always there for you.
Possible tornado in Wimberley as storms hit Central Texas

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

A possible tornado touched down in Wimberley as storms rolled through the area and left behind some damage. What we know: The tornado is believed to have touched down early this morning. Some minor damage like downed trees was spotted by FOX 7 Austin crews at the scene. There are some low water crossings closed. Latest on those closing can be found here. What we don't know: Officials have not confirmed if there was any damage from the reported tornado.
Georgetown ISD state-of-the-art campus helps students of all ages learn

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

The Georgetown ISD Future Ready Complex opened for the first time this previous school year. The backstory: The Future Ready Complex provides a state-of-the-art campus that brings together students of all ages for learning. The space will be home to advanced career and technical education (CTE) programs for all GISD high school students, Richarte High School, the Bridges program, early learning center and the GISD Health & Wellness Center in partnership with Lone Star Circle of Care.
2 found dead by family member at North Austin apartment complex

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Jessica Rivera

Austin police are investigating the city's latest homicide that happened overnight at a North Austin apartment complex. What we know: APD says that around 8 p.m. on June 9, a person made a phone call saying they were visiting a family member at an apartment complex located in the 2400 block of Ashdale Drive. When this person entered the apartment, they told police that they saw a person with obvious injuries to their body and they believed the person was dead.
Hutto mom wants change at busy intersection after son's motorcycle accident

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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!

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.