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
27 mile Moral March for Democracy ends with rally at Texas Capitol
The rally concludes the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week and featured a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson.
Family of doctor killed by police in 2019 still awaiting justice
It has been two years since two Austin police officers shot and killed Dr. Mauris DeSilva while he was having a mental health crisis in Downtown Austin.
Texans will soon be able to carry handguns in public without a license
Gov. Greg Abbott signed permitless carry, also known as constitutional carry, into law after it passed through the legislative session.
AISD creating virtual options for the fall, details to be released July 30
Teachers who teach virtually will only teach virtually, according to the Austin Independent School District.
Austin-Travis County businesses prepare for Stage 4
For local health officials, the increase in cases linked to the highly contagious Delta variant is expected to mean an increase in COVID-19 protocols.
Mother still searching for answers in son's 2013 murder
Roberto Reyna's mother has not given up trying to find the person who killed her son in an East Austin shooting in 2013.
Southeast Austin families will no longer be evicted from their homes
Dozens of residents flooded into the Rosemont at Oak Valley leasing office to demand answers after receiving eviction notices more than a week ago.
Vanessa Guillen's family meets with officials to discuss investigation
The family of murdered soldier Vanessa Guillen met with several military officials to discuss what has been learned about her death and harassment.
APD: Suspect in gun urgent call on Old Bee Caves Road in custody
The Austin Police Department is asking residents to avoid the area of SH 71 and Old Bee Caves Road.
City of Austin begins Phase 3 of camping ban enforcement
For the past two months, the City of Austin has been implementing phase one and two of its plan to reinstate the citywide camping ban.