Amanda Ruiz
Amanda Ruiz joined the FOX 7 Austin team in January of 2020 as a Multimedia Journalist. She is super excited to explore this new city.
Before moving to Austin, Amanda was a reporter for the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas. There she began as a reporter and was promoted to join the news station’s investigative team.
Although Amanda has a soft spot for Texas, she is a born and raised New Yorker. She comes all the way from Bronx, New York. She also studied at Penn State University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science.
When you’re not seeing her on the news, Amanda will be exploring all Austin has to offer! She loves to hike, spend time with friends, and loves trying new things.
Amanda has a passion for being a voice to the voiceless and getting results for those who can’t for themselves. If you have a story you would like to share with her, email her at amanda.ruiz@foxtv.com or on any of her social media accounts.
The latest from Amanda Ruiz
SAVES resolution to help businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 approved
The Austin City Council voted to approve the SAVES resolution that could identify ways to support businesses hit hardest by the pandemic so they don't close for good.
Bars still not allowed to open under Abbott's latest reopening plan
Under Gov. Abbott’s new order, several businesses are now allowed to reopen at 75% capacity including restaurants, retail stores, and gyms, but not bars.
Congressional delegation holds press conference at Fort Hood
The delegation of eight U.S. Representatives visited Fort Hood Friday to perform their oversight role in the wake of a number of concerning events involving the military installation, including the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen.
Lockhart teams up with Bastrop to make autistic football player's dream come true
Senior defensive lineman Desmond Pulliam was born with Autism and his dream was to make his first-ever touchdown. At Thursday night’s scrimmage, Desmond achieved that goal.
Rally to support SAVES resolution held at City Hall
People who came out to the rally say it's so important that the council passes this because Austin would be nothing without those businesses and the people who work for them.
UT Austin reports 95 positive COVID-19 tests before season opener
UT’s current confirmed positive case rate for students and staff sits at 814.
Thousands of fans attend Texas Longhorns season opener
Fans say all the restrictions are just a small price to pay to have some sort of normalcy back.
Political science professor talks impact of Woodward book on 2020 election
Brian Smith believes that although this book reveals Trump told one person one thing and then turned around and told the American people another about how dangerous this virus is, this information will not be a make or break for the president in this election.
APH advises parents as children return to school in Central Texas
APH says if everything goes well and cases continue to dwindle down, schools continue to open up.
TCSO: Five boats sink during Lake Travis Trump parade
TSCO officials said that they have responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during a Trump parade.