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
Austin ISD Proposition A passed by voters
Travis County voters gave the green light to pass Proposition A for Austin ISD, which includes millions of dollars in pay raises for teachers and staff.
Election 2024: Early voting in Texas ends Nov. 1
Eight polling sites in Travis County extended their hours for the last two days of early voting in the state for the 2024 election.
Election 2024: Ted Cruz, Colin Allred square off in tight Senate race
Early voting ends on Friday, and candidates are trying to make every second count leading up to Election Day.
58th annual Zilker Holiday Tree put up by Austin Energy electricians
An Austin Christmas classic makes its return to Zilker Park as the annual tradition enters its 58th year.
Donald Trump visits Austin to speak on Joe Rogan podcast
Former President Donald Trump came to Austin on Friday. Trump came to Austin to speak with the well-known podcaster Joe Rogan.
Austin City Council approves $217.8M contract with Austin Police Association
The Austin City Council has approved a new contract for Austin police officers. The vote came after hours of public comments.
Manor stores broken into for third time; police looking for teen suspects
Stores in Manor have been burglarized for the third time in the last year and a half. Police are now looking for the teen suspects.
More than 46K in Travis County vote on first day of early voting
Around five percent of registered voters in Travis County cast their ballot on the first day of early voting Monday.
Texans line up to cast their votes on first day of early voting
Early voting in Texas started on Monday, Oct. 21, with hundreds of Central Texans lining up to cast their votes.
Austin mayoral election 2024: A look at Kirk Watson and Carmen Llanes Pulido
FOX 7 Austin News sat down with all the prospects, and split their messages to voters into two parts so we could dive into the issues they want to address as they make their final case before the elections.