Katie Pratt

Tyler

Reporter at KTBC-TV (Austin, TX)

Nightside reporter at Fox 7 News. Story idea? Send me an email [email protected]

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Central Texas Food Bank loses federal funding

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

The federal government is taking a bite out of funding. The United States Department of Agriculture has cut money from flowing into two main programs. The programs allow the Central Texas Food Bank to feed families while supporting farmers and providing healthier school options.
Athena the owl named Austin's official owl ambassador

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

An owl has made her annual return to nest at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin. It has been a big week for Athena, the owl. She hatched her first owlet on Wednesday, April 9, and the second one on Friday, April 11. The City of Austin also designated her the official Owl Ambassador of Austin on Friday morning. Athena, the official Owl Ambassador of Austin Local perspective: Helen Torres is a caregiver who took Mary to see Athena on Friday.
Athena the owl named Austin's official owl ambassador

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Katie Pratt

The BriefAthena the owl made her annual return to the nest at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAthena hatched two owlets this weekThe city designated her the official Owl Ambassador of AustinAUSTIN, Texas - An owl has made her annual return to nest at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin. It has been a big week for Athena, the owl. She hatched her first owlet on Wednesday, April 9, and the second one on Friday, April 11.
Austin ISD in hot seat at latest board meeting

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

Austin ISD was in the hot seat with quite a few issues at the forefront of Thursday night's board meeting. Dobie Middle School What we know: The future of Dobie Middle School is uncertain after it has not met state standards year after year. The school's performance must improve, or the TEA will take over. One of the main agenda items was the turnaround plan, or TAP, for the Dobie Middle School campus. Austin ISD has until the end of the month to get the plan approved.
Austin ISD in hot seat at latest board meeting

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Katie Pratt

The BriefAustin ISD held a board meeting Thursday night to discuss Dobie Middle School among other things. Since Dobie Middle School is underperforming, parents fear it could be first on the chopping block. Protests also took place over the principal's recent resignation at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. AUSTIN, Texas - Austin ISD was in the hot seat with quite a few issues at the forefront of Thursday night's board meeting.
Longtime Austin businesses on Barton Springs continue to close

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katie Pratt

The BriefLongtime Austin businesses along Barton Springs Road continue to close. Thom's Market is the latest as the owner plans to retire on Easter. Other businesses have closed after multiple decades in business. AUSTIN, Texas - Austin staples continue to close along Barton Springs Road. The neighborhood grocery store, Thom's Market, is the most recent place to add its name to the list. The owner announced that he would retire after 18 years in business on Easter.
Longtime Austin businesses on Barton Springs continue to close

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

Austin staples continue to close along Barton Springs Road. The neighborhood grocery store, Thom's Market, is the most recent place to add its name to the list. The owner announced that he would retire after 18 years in business on Easter. Green Mesquite BBQ Local perspective: Many people feared that Green Mesquite BBQ might be next. Rick Garcia is the co-owner of Green Mesquite BBQ. "We've been the Green Mesquite since 1988," said Garcia. "We're a South Austin staple, well an Austin staple.
REAL ID deadline approaches. Here's what you need to know

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes. Millions of Americans have driver's licenses that do not meet the REAL ID requirements, and spots to get the right one at the DMV will likely fill up quickly. Domestic travelers need to check their driver's license because if yours is not compliant with the REAL ID Act, you might be turned away at the airport.
REAL ID deadline approaches. Here's what you need to know

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Katie Pratt

The BriefThe deadline is fast approaching for driver's licenses and ID cards complying with REAL IDIf you do not have a REAL ID, you could be turned away at the airportREAL ID is meant to add an extra layer of security, create consistency, and prevent identity thefAUSTIN, Texas - State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
Snake season in Texas. What you should do if you encounter one

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

It's snake season in Central Texas. As the reptiles slither out of hiding and into your line of sight, there are ways to avoid getting bitten. Snake season in Texas Why you should care: "As far as most damaging, most venomous snake we have here in Central Texas, it would probably be our Western Diamondbacks just because of the yield, the sheer amount of venom that they can inject due to their size," said Trey Clair, a Wildlife Handler at Prickly Pear Wildlife Removal.