Meredith Aldis
Meredith Aldis is a reporter for FOX 7 Austin.
She is from Cypress, Texas and graduated from Baylor University with a major in Journalism and a minor in Criminal Justice. While at Baylor, she was a four-time Academic All-Big XII athlete. She and her twin sister were both on the Acrobatics & Tumbling team and won four National Championships.
Although a proud Baylor Bear, Meredith grew up a Texas Longhorn. Her grandfather, father, mother, and younger sister graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. In fact, her grandfather named the band, "The Showband of the Southwest."
She has color commentated for ESPN+ and Big XII Live Acrobatics and Tumbling meets and also interned at KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas.
After graduating from Baylor, she moved to Lubbock, Texas to be the "Look Around Lubbock" reporter, producer, anchor, and cooking host for the morning show, Good Day Lubbock at FOX34. She highlighted and showcased the people, places, and events that make Lubbock an interesting and lively place. While at FOX34, she received the 2019 Lew Dee On-Air Personality of the Year Award.
Before moving to Austin, Meredith was a reporter and anchor at Local 3 News in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She covered tornados and their aftermath, days-long manhunts, heated school board meetings, elections, and more. She also anchored the "Week in Review" show.
Meredith is excited to call Austin, Texas home. In her free time, you will find her working out and exploring all the local eateries.
The latest from Meredith Aldis
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
Travis County DA releases records about security enhancements; cites threats against his life and home
Travis County DA José Garza is releasing some records regarding security enhancements he requested from county commissioners earlier this year, citing threats against his life and home.
Man at center of North Austin homicide has extensive criminal history: records
The man at the center of a homicide investigation this week has an extensive criminal history, court records revealed.
Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
Manor Senior High School deadly stabbing suspect has court hearing
A teen accused of stabbing another teen to death at Manor Senior High School had his first court hearing Monday morning. Mac Brown Mbanwei is charged with first degree murder.
APD investigating five homicides in nine days across Austin
Austin police are investigating five homicides across the city in nine days.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis releases 100-day plan; wants community's input
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said her goal is to build officer and community safety and trust.
APD delay providing details in deadly Northwest Austin officer-involved shooting
Details remain limited in a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Northwest Austin last week.
Hays County Jail is overcrowded and understaffed, sheriff-elect says
Due to the Hays County Jail being overcrowded and understaffed, inmates awaiting trial are being sent to other counties. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the details
Suspect in deadly Northeast Austin shooting still at-large
Austin police are still looking for the person responsible for the deadly shooting in Northeast Austin on Thursday night.