Amanda Ruiz
Amanda Ruiz is a reporter at FOX 7 Austin. She joined the team in January 2020.
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
Austin organizations call for city to reinvest SXSW money into community
Local leaders from various organizations gathered on the steps outside city hall to demand city dollars from SXSW be invested back into the community.
Austin city manager decision down to two candidates
The decision for the next Austin City Manager is down to two candidates. Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly gave her thoughts on the search.
Javier Ambler death trial: Former WilCo deputies found not guilty
A jury found two former Williamson County deputies not guilty of manslaughter in the in-custody death of Javier Ambler in 2019.
Javier Ambler death trial: Jury reaches a verdict after closing arguments
A jury is deliberating whether two former Williamson County deputies are guilty of manslaughter for the 2019 in custody death of Javier Ambler.
Javier Ambler death trial: Defense attorney tased in live demonstration
An attorney was tased as part of a live demonstration during trial of two former Williamson County deputies, who are accused of manslaughter in the in-custody death of Javier Ambler in 2019.
Javier Ambler death trial: State rests, defense begins on Day 7
The defense began its case with opening statements and expert testimony after the state rested its case in the manslaughter trial of two Williamson County deputies.
Javier Ambler death trial: Chief medical examiner testifies on day 6
On day 6 of the Javier Ambler death trial, the Travis County chief medical examiner testified. Two WilCo deputies, James Johnson and Zachary Camden, are charged with Ambler's death.
Javier Ambler death trial: Use of force expert takes the stand
A use of force expert took the stand on Friday during the manslaughter trial for two former Williamson County deputies. Both James Johnson and Zachary Camden are accused of the 2019 in-custody death of Javier Ambler.
Javier Ambler death trial: Jury watches body cam footage
Two former Williamson County sheriff's deputies are on trial for manslaughter in the death of Javier Ambler. Thursday, the jury watched body cam footage of both defendants giving their account of what happened.
Javier Ambler death trial: 'Live PD' crew member takes the stand
Javier Ambler's death in 2019 was filmed by the police reality show 'Live PD'. A 'Live PD' crew member took the stand for day three of the manslaughter trial.