Katie Pratt
Katie Pratt is a nightside reporter for FOX 7 Austin News.
Katie first discovered her passion for being in front of the camera in 2009 when she began doing television and radio commercials for her dad’s business. The commercials were largely recognized in the East Texas area and remembered for the tagline, "Go by and see my daddy…"
In high school, her dad took her to see her first LIVE newscast on set. At that moment, Katie knew she wanted to be a journalist. She feels blessed to work in the great state of Texas, where she first discovered her love and passion for what has grown into a career.
She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she received a B.A. from Meadows School of the Arts. She majored in journalism with a focus on broadcast and minored in history. Katie was also the managing editor for the student-run broadcast show The Daily Update on SMU-TV.
Katie started her broadcast career in her hometown of Tyler, Texas, at KETK-NBC News and Fox51 News. She started working as a weekend news anchor and reporter. After one year, she was promoted to evening news anchor. Katie left The Piney Woods after three years and moved to the state capital in 2024.
Katie is a Texas girl at heart. While she no longer competes as a barrel racer, she still enjoys riding her horse, Cajun. She also enjoys fishing and deer hunting. On the weekends, you can find Katie walking her dog Bronx, working out at the gym, or eating some good Tex-Mex.
The latest from Katie Pratt
UT Austin to eliminate nearly two dozen positions
Nearly two dozen positions are being eliminated at UT Austin, resulting in layoffs. But as the provost puts it, these resources will be “repurposed."
Catalytic converter thefts up: APD looking for 2 suspects in latest case
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects in connection to two catalytic converter thefts in January.
Austin traffic: Closure to begin for NB I-35 frontage road north of Riverside Drive
A long-term closure on the northbound I-35 frontage road north of Riverside Drive will begin on Feb. 16, TxDOT said.
Texas student walkouts: New details in arrest connected to Buda protest
New details are emerging about what led to a Kyle man getting arrested after an argument turned into a physical fight with students protesting ICE operations in Buda.
VIDEO: Texas daycare worker caught on camera injuring child; family files suit
A Bexar County family has filed a lawsuit after their toddler was “violently struck and shoved" by a daycare worker who was later arrested and charged with injury to a child.
Texas student walkouts: TEA warns teachers, districts of consequences to demonstrations
The Texas Education Agency is warning teachers and school districts about the consequences of actions related to political activism.
Austin City Council removes agenda item to vote on AI security cameras at city parks
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Woman vandalizes East Austin smoke shop 3 times, causing nearly $30K in damages
An East Austin smoke shop owner says a woman has vandalized his business three times since Thanksgiving, causing about $30,000 in damage despite repeated arrests.
Alex Pretti: Austin nurses gather at vigil to honor man killed by ICE
National Nurses United, the country’s largest union of registered nurses, has mobilized a week of action, hosting vigils to seek justice for Alex Pretti. He was killed by immigration officers in Minnesota.
Austin winter storm: How to safely use space heaters during freezing temps
Firefighters and emergency medical services often face a surge in calls during cold snaps like the one forecasted for this weekend, responding to house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning cases.