
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
Deadly Iconic Village fire: San Marcos officials release new video
The San Marcos Fire Department has released new surveillance footage showing the moments leading up to the 2018 deadly fire at the Iconic Village Apartments.
Suspect in foiled Texas State Capitol attack facing federal charge
A Bexar County man arrested for plotting an attack at the Texas State Capitol is now facing a federal charge.
Austin ICE shooting: Bond denied for man shot by ICE agent; he's now in federal criminal custody
The man who was shot by an ICE agent in North Austin appeared in federal court on Wednesday. 28-year-old Wilber Garces Perez was charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering with, and impeding a federal officer.
Women describe attacks near Zilker Park by same man
Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.
ACL 2026: Could we see some rain, mud during Weekend One?
ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain and potentially mud.
What is cychlorphine? Dangerous new drug hits Austin streets
Two University of Texas-related social media accounts are warning people about a drug going around. It is tied to recent overdoses across the country.
Texas shooting spree: Shane James Jr's attorneys intend to raise insanity defense
The attorneys for a man accused in a 2023 shooting spree have filed a ‘notice of intent to raise an insanity defense’, according to FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis.
Woman found handcuffed in South Austin claims she did it to herself, lied to police
A woman who was found malnourished and handcuffed to workout equipment last year claims she did all of it to herself. This comes after five people are still facing criminal charges related to the case.
Austin ICE shooting: Federal judge grants emergency order to stop man's deportation
The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in North Austin says that a federal judge has granted an emergency order to stop his deportation.
2026 midterm elections: What are the rules for campaign signs?
Campaign signs are appearing around Austin ahead of the general election, but what are the rules?







