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
City of Austin employees to have money deducted from paychecks after $1.4M payroll error
The City of Austin has sent terms and conditions to employees that some say they do not feel comfortable agreeing to. This follows last month’s nearly $1.4 million payroll error in which the city accidentally overpaid government employees.
Man's rampage at Vietnamese restaurant causes potentially over $40K in damages: affidavit
A man is in custody after he went on a rampage at a Vietnamese restaurant over the weekend.
Shoplifter steals over $5.5K in items from 3 women-owned East Austin businesses
A locally owned business in East Austin is asking for the public's help after a shoplifter stole several items from its store—an incident captured on surveillance video.
Athena the owl welcomes new owlets in Austin
Austin’s iconic great horned owl welcomed new owlets at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Texas hemp businesses head to court to fight new state rules
Texas hemp businesses are heading to court to fight new state rules that they say could cripple the entire industry.
Central Texas cat owner reunites with pet after 5 years
A Central Texas cat is finally back home after five years on the run. She is a little older, and perhaps has spent a few of her nine lives.
Artemis II: Woman who grew up in Austin plays key role in moon mission
As the Artemis II mission makes history, a woman who grew up in Austin is playing a key role in getting four astronauts around the moon and back.
Texas women's basketball fans cheer on team in Final Four
Austinites cheered on the Texas women's basketball team as they faced UCLA on Friday, April 3.
SAFE Alliance faces major financial challenges; key programs could close
One of the nation’s largest organizations which supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence, sex trafficking and child abuse, is facing major financial challenges that could force it to close key programs.