Katie Pratt
Katie Pratt is a nightside reporter for FOX 7 Austin News.
Katie first discovered her passion for being in front of the camera in 2009 when she began doing television and radio commercials for her dad’s business. The commercials were largely recognized in the East Texas area and remembered for the tagline, "Go by and see my daddy…"
In high school, her dad took her to see her first LIVE newscast on set. At that moment, Katie knew she wanted to be a journalist. She feels blessed to work in the great state of Texas, where she first discovered her love and passion for what has grown into a career.
She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she received a B.A. from Meadows School of the Arts. She majored in journalism with a focus on broadcast and minored in history. Katie was also the managing editor for the student-run broadcast show The Daily Update on SMU-TV.
Katie started her broadcast career in her hometown of Tyler, Texas, at KETK-NBC News and Fox51 News. She started working as a weekend news anchor and reporter. After one year, she was promoted to evening news anchor. Katie left The Piney Woods after three years and moved to the state capital in 2024.
Katie is a Texas girl at heart. While she no longer competes as a barrel racer, she still enjoys riding her horse, Cajun. She also enjoys fishing and deer hunting. On the weekends, you can find Katie walking her dog Bronx, working out at the gym, or eating some good Tex-Mex.
The latest from Katie Pratt
Man arrested, charged in connection to multiple explosions in Austin
A man was arrested in connection to multiple explosions in the Austin area, police said.
Australia mass shooting: Brother of Texas rabbi injured in attack speaks at Austin ceremony
In the wake of the Australia attack on Bondi Beach, Jewish community members flocked to join Governor Greg Abbott in the annual Hanukkah tradition, which looked different this year.
Austin approves $150K filming incentive for Apple TV series 'Brothers'
The City of Austin approved a $150,000 incentive award for the upcoming Apple TV series 'Brothers' starting Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
Australia mass shooting: Austin rabbi speaks on attack
After a mass shooting in Australia, there was a visible law enforcement presence outside of Jewish schools, synagogues, and events, worldwide.
Waymo to file voluntary software recall regarding self-driving cars illegally passing school buses
Waymo says it will be filing a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall concerns reports of the self-driving cars illegally passing school buses.
July Hill Country flooding: Kerrville Police Department releases 911 calls in their entirety
The Kerrville Police Department says it will release 911 calls from the July flooding in the Hill Country.
Waymo's self-driving vehicles pass Austin ISD school buses at least 20 times, district says
Austin ISD has videos showing Waymo, a self-driving vehicle, illegally passing its school buses 20 times since the first week of classes, August 2025, to now.
Family of Brianna Aguilera retains Tony Buzbee, disputes ruling in student's death
The Buzbee Law Firm is teaming up with the Gamez Law Firm to help the parents of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student, who was found dead on a sidewalk in Austin last week.
Brianna Aguilera's death at Austin apartment not being investigated as homicide: APD
The death of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera outside a West Campus apartment building over the weekend is not being investigated as a homicide, Austin police say. Her family said she was in town for the Aggie-Longhorn game.
Texas vs Texas A&M: Fans ready for Lone Star Showdown
The Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies are meeting up for the age-old rivalry between the burnt orange and maroon on Friday. It will be the first time in 15 years that these two teams have played in Austin.