Last Updated on February 27, 2026 by Author
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Katie Pratt Biography
Katie Pratt is an American working in the field of journalism as a nightside reporter on the weekday evening newscasts for KTBC FOX 7 Austin. She came to Austin in August 2024, after working in Tyler, Texas, as an anchor and reporter at KETK for 3 years.
Katie Pratt Height
Pratt stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Katie Pratt Age
Pratt keeps her birthdate and year away from the limelight; thus, it is unknown when Pratt celebrates her birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Katie Pratt Relatives and Family
Pratt was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, but keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Katie Pratt Spouse and Children
Pratt manages to keep her marital and relationship status private; thus, it’s unknown if she is in any relationship. Though she no longer competes as a barrel racer, she still loves riding her horse, Cajun. Also, she loves to fish and deer hunt. During weekends, she works out at the gym, eats some good Tex-Mex, or walks her dog, Bronx.
Katie Pratt Education
Pratt received her diploma from Brook Hill School before enrolling at Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts in 2017. In 2021, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in History. While in college, she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority and Philanthropy Committee. Also, she worked as a managing editor and reporter for the student-run broadcast show, The Daily Update on SMU-TV.
Professional Life
Katie Pratt Career
Pratt works as a nightside reporter on the weekday evening newscasts for KTBC FOX 7 Austin. In addition to that role, she fills in for the main primetime anchor when necessary, on Good Day Austin, and the noon show. She actively covers major news stories across politics, crime, sports, and breaking news.
Shortly after she began working in Austin, Pratt was on the ground reporting live on the night of the 2024 Presidential Election. She has also covered significant breaking events, such as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, and the U.S. bombing Iran’s nuclear sites. One of her career highlights includes traveling to Columbus, Ohio, for live coverage of the 2025 college football season opener, where the Longhorns faced the Buckeyes at The Shoe.
Pratt launched her broadcast career in her hometown of Tyler, Texas, at KETK-NBC News and Fox51 News. She started her tenure as a weekend news anchor and reporter. One year later, she was promoted to evening news anchor. She left The Piney Woods after three years and relocated to the state capital in 2024.
Pratt first found her passion for working on the screen in 2009 when she started doing TV and radio commercials for her father’s business. Those commercials were notably recognized in the East Texas region and memorable for the tagline, “Go by and see my daddy…” While in high school, her father took her to see her first LIVE newscast on set, where she realized journalism was it for her. She feels privileged to work in the great state of Texas, where she first found her love and passion for what has grown into a career.
Katie Pratt Net Worth
Pratt has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Katie Pratt Salary
Pratt receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as a nightside reporter for KTBC FOX 7 Austin.
Katie Pratt Social Media
Pratt has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 3K on Facebook, a following of over 1.3K on Instagram, and a following of over 1.2K on X.
