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 public safety leaders teach 'Cooking in a Crisis' in new video series
Austin's Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management just launched the first of a six-part series, called "No Power, No Problem: Cooking in a Crisis."
Austin Animal Center creates urgent placement list
The Austin Animal Center is at capacity, so much so that the shelter has created what they call an urgent placement list of about 30 dogs.
Homicide in Southeast Travis County; deputies searching for suspect
A man died after he was shot multiple times in Southeast Travis County overnight, deputies said.
Austin City Council passes transgender protection resolution to combat SB 14
Austin City Council passed a transgender protection resolution, which hopes to offer some sort of protection to transgender children and their families following the passing of SB 14.
Opioid overdose outbreak in Austin kills 8 people: ATCEMS
Eight people are dead following a 27-hour-long opioid overdose outbreak in downtown Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
Travis County evictions on the rise: report
A report put together by BASTA shows evictions are on the rise in Travis County.
Austin's Marshaling Yard to continue operations for another 8 months
The Marshaling Yard has been operating as a temporary emergency homeless shelter outside the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Warehouse since July 2023.
Man exposes himself to, touches victim on UT campus: UTPD
UT police are searching for a man who exposed himself to and touched a victim on campus near the Union Building.
Homeless man tries to kidnap girl at Austin park: affidavit
A homeless man tried to kidnap a girl while she was having a picnic with her family, police said.
Austin airport to receive new system aimed at reducing runway incidents
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will be provided with new technology following several near misses.