Katie Pratt

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Reporter at KTBC-TV (Austin, TX)

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

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Austin nonprofit donates A/C to Texas Humane Heroes

2 days ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

Puppies now have air conditioning to keep them cool in the summer thanks to the generous donation from a local A/C company. The backstory: "It was more than business," said Lauren Klock, Branch Manager at Austin Air Conditioning. "It was the right thing to do, so we had to help out." Texas Humane Heroes is a no-kill animal shelter in Leander that takes in cats and dogs. The nonprofit organization was founded in 1979 and has been without air conditioning in its dog kennels up until now.
Gun Violence Prevention Summit held in East Austin

4 days ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

The fourth annual Gun Violence Prevention Summit in East Austin heard conversations about gun violence and how to prevent it on Monday afternoon. Organizers specifically addressed violence in the Austin-Travis County region and how to make neighborhoods, streets, and schools safer. Those were some of the tough topics leaders tried to tackle.
San Antonio flooding: Vigil held for drowning victims

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

A candlelight vigil was held to honor the 13 lives that were lost during flash flooding in San Antonio on June 12. San Antonio vigil The backstory: "My mom was on that call, and there was no turning around. It was too fast. I called within a minute, and he had been swept away," said a woman whose father died in the floods. The deadly flooding caused widespread damage, made rushing rivers out of overpasses, and broke record rainfall totals that the city had not seen since 2013.
Fort Cavazos returning to its original name of Fort Hood

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

The United States Army reinstated the names of seven posts, including one historic site in Central Texas. Fort Cavazos is returning to its original name, Fort Hood. Why is the post changing back to Fort Hood? What they're saying: "We never served at Cavasos," said Lee Opacki, who previously served at Fort Hood.
Fort Cavazos returning to its original name of Fort Hood

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Katie Pratt

The BriefFort Cavazos is returning to its original name, Fort HoodIn 2023, President Joe Biden chose to rename posts across the country that honored Confederate soldiersNow, President Donald Trump is erasing that recent changeFORT HOOD, Texas - The United States Army reinstated the names of seven posts, including one historic site in Central Texas. Fort Cavazos is returning to its original name, Fort Hood. Why is the post changing back to Fort Hood?
'Ice Out of Austin' protest takes place in downtown Austin

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

A noise demonstration called "Ice Out of Austin" took place in front of the ICE detention center on East 8th Street in Downtown Austin on Monday, June 16. Austin-area students, community members, and immigrant rights advocates gathered for the rally at the J.J. Pickle Federal Building at 7 p.m. Protests take place nationwide The backstory: The protest was organized by the Austin chapter of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS).
Over 3 dozen bodies found in, around Lady Bird Lake since 2022: data

3 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

Another body has been found at Lady Bird Lake. Body found Tuesday What we know: The body was found around 7 a.m. by a paddleboarder near Riverside Drive and South Lamar. Police say that a person called 911 to report that they saw the body near the Butler Hike and Bike Trail. While there is currently no positive identification, Austin police believe the body is likely that of a teenage boy who went missing on Sunday.
Potential THC ban in Texas: Business owner reacts to passage of SB 3

1 month ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years. Business owners are pushing back against the ban, which still needs Gov. Greg Abbott's signature. Business owner reacts to SB 3 What they're saying: Jake Bullock is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cann. "SB3 is a total ban of our products, of any hemp-derived THC products, and this will decimate the Texas hemp industry," said Bullock.
Potential THC ban in Texas: Business owner reacts to passage of SB 3

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Katie Pratt

The BriefTexas lawmakers have passed SB 3, a ban on THC productsSB 3 still needs Gov. Abbott's signature to become lawBusiness owners are still hoping Abbott vetoes the billAUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years. Business owners are pushing back against the ban, which still needs Gov. Greg Abbott's signature. Business owner reacts to SB 3What they're sayingJake Bullock is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cann.
Vigil held for recent high school graduate shot, killed at Uhland house party

1 month ago | fox7austin.com | Katie Pratt

A vigil was held Tuesday night in San Marcos for a recent high school graduate who was shot and killed at a party over Memorial Day weekend. What we know: The family of 18-year-old Andrew Farias said the field at Toyota-Rattler Stadium had a special place in their hearts after four years of games played there. Farias walked across the stage to get his diploma just this past Friday. He played cornerback and runningback for the San Marcos Rattlers.