Rebecca Thomas is an American journalist and health editor for The Independent.
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Best Known For:Health Editor at The Independent
Breakthrough:Joined FOX-owned KTBC in Austin as an evening news anchor in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Rebecca Thomas
- Full Name: Rebecca Thomas
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The Independent
- Current Role: Health editor
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Beats: Health / Science and Investigations
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: News Website
Rebecca Thomas Age
Rebecca Thomas's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended San Diego State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Journalism.
- San Diego State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Communications and Journalism
Career & Work
Rebecca Thomas' career includes news and reporting roles with KTBC-TV, a television station and KPHO-TV.
Organization: KTBC-TV
Role: Evening News Anchor and Health Reporter
Period: 2015–2025
Details: Austin, Texas, United States
Organization: KPHO-TV
Role: Reporter and Fill-in Anchor
Details: Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Worked as a reporter and substitute anchor before moving to Austin.
Organization: KNXV-TV
Role: Morning News Anchor and Programme Co-host
Details: Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Anchored morning news and co-hosted and produced ABC15 Now!, an afternoon news and talk programme.
Organization: KMIR-TV
Role: Morning News Anchor and Reporter
Details: Palm Springs, California, United States · Anchored morning broadcasts and reported local news.
Organization: KESQ-TV
Role: Reporter and Fill-in Anchor
Details: Palm Springs, California, United States · Worked in local television reporting and anchoring.
Organization: KYMA-TV
Role: Weekend News Anchor and Reporter
Details: Yuma, Arizona, United States · Began her television journalism career as a weekend anchor and reporter.
Rise to Fame
Rebecca Thomas became known for her work as health Editor at The Independent.
Notable Coverage
- Austin evening television news - FOX 7 Austin - Anchored local evening news broadcasts and reported on community issues
- Health and medical reporting - FOX 7 Austin - Produced and reported medical and health-related news segments
Awards & Achievements
- Health Journalist of the Year — The Press Awards — National Health Reporting
- Health and Science Journalism Award — British Media Awards — NHS emergency care crisis reporting
Lesser Known Facts
- Her family has a background in journalism, including relatives who worked for major Los Angeles newspapers.
- Worked in the Yuma, Palm Springs and Phoenix television markets before moving to Austin.
- Her FOX 7 Austin position was eliminated during a 2025 restructuring of the station's evening news programmes.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rebecca Thomas
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
