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
3 dead after shooting in Northwest Austin, suspect in custody
A manhunt has ended after a suspect was taken into custody early this morning.
Crowds gather to watch Austin FC play inaugural match against LAFC
The game was in California, but that didn't stop soccer fans in the area from getting together and cheering on their team.
Memorial service to mark one year since San Marcos officer was killed
One year following his death, San Marcos Police will host a public memorial service for Officer Putnam on Sunday, April 18th.
ERCOT says operations are back to normal
ERCOT asked for Texans to conserve energy Tuesday due to the possibility of the state’s power grid entering into emergency conditions.
Crews have Bastrop County wildfire 97% contained at 37 acres
The Cassel Way fire is almost 100% contained, but the Texas A&M Forest Service says it's important to take it as a wake-up call to create a wildfire plan.
Crews have Bastrop County wildfire 95% contained after 24 hours
As of Sunday, the wildfire in Bastrop County is 95% contained. Texas A&M Forest Service says the official cause of the fire is a "cooking fire."
Round Rock businesses split over city mask mandate ending
Round Rock’s city mask mandate will be lifted by the end of the month, but some local businesses say they will continue to enforce it.
Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin
A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.
New APD report shows gun crime up in Austin
According to APD's recent gun crime report, 2020 had a total of 1546 major violent offenses involving a gun, including murder and aggravated assault.
TAMU-SA to honor life of 19-year-old student killed in Kyle
It's been five months since 19-year-old Christopher Trevino was shot and killed while protecting his sister in Kyle.