Amanda Salinas
Amanda Salinas co-anchors Good Day Austin and is thrilled to be a part of the show.
The multiple Emmy Award winning journalist grew up on the Texas border in Laredo. She graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Amanda is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
When she's not working, you'll find her in the gym burning off the calories from the day before or reading a good book. Amanda and her husband are the proud parents of two very active children Coco and Michael.
The latest from Amanda Salinas
UT Austin, Air Force collaborate to make space research safer
America is seeing a resurgence of interest in space. Now, UT Austin researchers are partnering with the Air Force to make space safer.
Austin City Council member opposes raising council member salaries
In a statement, council member Paige Ellis, who represents District 8, says she would be voting against the increase.
The Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre celebrates 30th anniversary
Dancer Andrea Ariel is reuniting with longtime collaborator Graham Reynolds to celebrate more than three decades of brining modern dance and multimedia to stage.
West Austin apartment complex fire ruled arson, suspect in custody
Five people are out of their homes after the fire broke out at around 2 a.m. in the 3000 block of North Hills Drive near Wood Hollow Drive.
One woman dies in house fire on Little Fatima Lane in NE Austin
Investigators are looking at what sparked a fire at a home in Northeast Austin.
Pflugerville Police Chief Jessica Robledo steps down after four years
Pflugerville Police Chief Jessica Robledo was the city's first female and Latina police chief.
AFD says fireworks are to blame for house fire in North Austin
The Austin Fire Department said it was the homeowner's own firework that led to the flames, but the homeowner tells a different version of the story.
One person injured in South Austin shooting
Police are investigating after a person was shot and injured at a corner store in South Austin.
Family of Tardrick ‘Trollie’ Fowler, Jr. wants answers from APD
Following the death of 19-year-old Tardrick "Trollie" Fowler, Jr., his family is asking for answers from the Austin Police Department.
Manor ISD to kick off "Celebrity Read-Along Week" amid coronavirus school shutdowns
FOX 7 Austin's very own Good Day Austin anchor Amanda Salinas will be joining the school district next week!