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 tornadoes 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
Austin's annual 'Shop with a Cop' event helps over 100 children this holiday season
More than 100 children in Austin are coming home with bags full of presents this holiday season thanks to Shop with a Cop.
Austin yogurt shop murders: Travis County DA files to start exoneration process for initial suspects
The Travis County DA's office has filed to begin the process towards exonerating four men previously accused in the high-profile quadruple murder at the "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" shop in 1991.
Fishing with drones is against federal law; Texas fishermen take closer look at rules
A rise in drone use among Texas fishermen sparked a closer look at federal wildlife rules. Officials said drones cannot be legally used.
Round Rock police use robot during SWAT calls
When SWAT is called out, seconds matter and so does distance. Round Rock Police have a teammate built to take the first step, so officers don’t have to.
Jordan and Sunny Shipley turn old Craddock House into ice cream, coffee shop in Burnet
It has been over a decade since Jordan Shipley played in a National Championship game with the Texas Longhorn football team. Since then, he has turned his focus to scooping ice cream and serving coffee, where his football career began.
Brianna Aguilera: Family's attorney says APD did not do thorough investigation in her death
The attorney for the family of Brianna Aguilera, who was found dead on Saturday in West Campus is calling out the Austin Police Department, saying they did not do a thorough investigation.
Brianna Aguilera: Austin police say no evidence of anything criminal as family retains Tony Buzbee
Austin police said 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera, who was found dead outside a high-rise apartment in West Campus last week, died by suicide.
Austin firefighters will now be equipped with bulletproof vests
Austin firefighters now have more protection on the job. Nearly 200 bulletproof vests are being rolled out. It is equipment the firefighters said is essential as they respond to more dangerous calls.
Austin police focuses on officer wellness after 4 officer-involved shootings in 15 months
The Austin Police Department is increasing its focus on officer wellness programs while investigating an officer involved in four separate shootings over a 15-month period.
Texas Capitol Christmas trees delivered by horse-drawn carriage
A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.