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 tornados 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
Raul Meza: Daughters of serial killer's victim want answers on mother's murder
Two sisters want to understand the circumstances that changed their lives forever. The woman who links them together was murdered by a serial killer.
Raul Meza, suspected Austin serial killer, to spend the rest of his life in prison
Austin suspected serial killer Raul Meza Jr. will spend the rest of his life in prison after accepting a plea deal.
New Austin police contract worries some city council members
Austin City Council members have concerns regarding the tentative Austin police contract, including about transparency and money.
Raul Meza: Suspected serial killer's victims' families upset about plea deal, want trial
Raul Meza Jr. is scheduled to accept a plea deal in court on Monday, but the victim’s family is against it, saying they want the case to go to trial.
New FBI report shows violent crime is down nationally, but critics disagree
A new report from the FBI shows violent crime in the U.S. is down. Critics of the report said it doesn’t show the full picture.
Lack of mental health resources is impacting Kyle police officers
The lack of mental health resources in the state is impacting Kyle police officers’ ability to respond to incidents. The police chief said officers spend hours each week transporting patients instead of fighting crime on the streets.
'Trump train' federal civil lawsuit: Texas jury finds man liable
A Texas jury found a San Antonio man liable in the "Trump train" federal civil lawsuit on Monday.
'Trump train' federal lawsuit: Jurors deliberating
A jury is still deliberating whether a convoy of Trump supporters intimidated people on a Biden-Harris campaign bus along I-35 in San Marcos back in 2020.
School threats: Districts address rising concerns
Austin Independent School District and several other surrounding school districts are teaming up with the Travis County District Attorney's Office to address the rising concern about school threats.
'Trump train' federal lawsuit: Closing arguments set to begin
A jury will soon decide whether a convoy of Trump supporters intimidated people on a Biden-Harris bus along I-35 in San Marcos back in 2020.