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
DPS on high alert at Capitol after warning of possible armed protests
Armed DPS troopers are guarding the Texas State Capitol as a precaution after the FBI warned all 50 state capitals of possible armed protests.
Armed DPS guards pepper lawn of Texas State Capitol during closure
Texas DPS says they will be at the State Capitol until at least January 20th out of an abundance of caution after the FBI statement.
Email exchange between councilmember, police chief goes public
The emails showcase a disagreement when it came to a request Alter made to investigate if any APD employees were involved in the US Capitol attack.
Over 10K AISD students switch to remote learning at district request
AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde is asking students to remote learn until January 22 and will continue to evaluate on a weekly basis.
APD, victim's family asking for help investigating 2017 cold case
The family of Ruler Bailey says they have been waiting almost four years to get justice.
Texas lawmakers describe witnessing the riot at the U.S. Capitol
Texas lawmakers say they witnessed pro-Trump rioters breaching the U.S. Capitol building and say it was shocking and cannot happen again.
Congress back in session after pro-Trump rioters storm U.S. Capitol
Trump supporters swarmed the Capitol for a rally, but it quickly escalated into chaos.
A few high-risk Austin ISD teachers, staff receive COVID vaccine
AISD was able to secure a limited number of vaccines to give out to qualifying teachers.
Texas Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Austin dine-in curfew
The Texas Supreme Court conditionally granted Paxton's petition and directed the Third Court of Appeals to issue relief and block enforcement of the restrictions pending final resolution of the appeal.
Some AISD teachers set to receive COVID-19 vaccines this Saturday
Three teachers confirmed to FOX 7 Austin that they received emails from Austin ISD saying they will be receiving the vaccine through a partnership with Ascension Seton.