Katie Aupperle
Anchor & Reporter
Bryan, Texas
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Katie Aupperle decided at the young age of 8-years-old that she wanted to be a news anchor.
She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, in Agricultural Communications and Journalism while getting involved with the TAMU AgriLeader Magazine and the organization of Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT).
During her senior year, she worked part time as a production assistant at a local TV station, as well as working part time for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to run the social media pages.
After graduation, Katie began her first full-time job as a multimedia journalist in Fargo, North Dakota at Valley News Live. Within six months, she took over as the weekend anchor. After two and a half years up north, Katie made the transition home to Texas and took a multimedia journalist position with KWTX in Waco, a sister station of KBTX.
Now, she comes to KBTX with years of experience in anchoring, reporting, and producing. Katie is an Emmy-nominated reporter with a passion for telling the stories of her community.
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Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Donnie Tuggle and Katie Aupperle
SEEKING ACCOUNTABILITY: KBTX questioned state and prison officials months after convicted Killer Gonzalo Lopez escaped custody and murdered a family of five.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 3:29 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
A two-year-old girl from Grimes County is fighting for her life in a Houston hospital.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Scientists at Baylor are leading the charge on research that could change what learning looks like for people with blindness.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
The Waco community is mourning the loss of Jonathan Martin.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Waco’s animal shelter will soon see nearly $900,000 in improvements after receiving approval from city leaders last week.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
The Waco Planning Commission is voting on an honorary street naming to remember Lester Gibson, a man who dedicated decades of work to the city and county.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Officials warn you could be caught off guard by flooding or water quickly moving across our roads.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
A mom’s TikTok has gone viral after she made a video talking to her son about what to do if there is an active shooter situation at school.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 5:57 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
When one Central Texas family found out about another recall last week, it left them with nothing to feed their daughter.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 1:11 PM CDT
|By Rissa Shaw, Elliot Wilson and Katie Aupperle
Five sheriff vehicles and three animal control vehicles were on scene to rescue 17 dogs from the house.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Thousands of people flocked to Baylor University Wednesday as freshmen kicked off the move-in process.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
City council members discussed a proposal Tuesday to lower the property tax rate saying property owners need some support during this time.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
More than a dozen dogs were rescued from a McLennan County home over the weekend, but the work is far from over.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Three young lives were lost after a tragic crash on Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Parents and board members are coming forward with concerns about the proposed design concept for the new schools to be built for Waco ISD.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
The lack of rain across Central Texas is causing stress to the trees in our area, but a big concern is how this comes shortly after other stressful events like the deep freeze last year.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Young minds took a deep dive into issues that exist in our community and how to address it as part of the iEngage Summer Civics Institute.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Teachers and school staff of Axtell ISD came up to the schools Thursday before the first day of school to put a focus on safety.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
As inflation rises and the cost of just about everything is going up, one program is hoping to offer a helping hand by connecting you with jobs that pay livable wages.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Hewitt police have launched a new program to put an emphasis on the safety of our elderly or people who live alone.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
The Federal Reserve announced yet another rise in inflation rates Wednesday, and Thursday the gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent from April through June.
Boil water notice remains in Gatesville as crews repair major transmission line break at water plant
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
The people of Gatesville have been up against water challenges this week after the regional water plant suffered a major transmission line break.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
The Waco Police Department is offering a training session known as “C.R.A.S.E. training” which stands for Citizens Response to Active Shooter Events.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Workforce Solutions hosted an Amazon hiring event Friday with more than 700 jobs up for grabs.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
After the state passed legislation that would restrict the right to abortions, some cities are pushing back.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
When firefighters respond to a call, every moment matters. That’s why as the area off of Ritchie Road grows, so does the need for a better response.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Baylor students and athletes are teaming up with area teachers and their students to make a difference in their future.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Despite warnings and pleas from area officials to not use fireworks this Fourth of July, firefighters say it was a night of constant patrolling and putting out fires.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Texas Original, a medical cannabis provider, has opened Waco’s first prescription pickup location, a drive-thru in Southwest Waco.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Scammers are preying on students during a stressful and time-sensitive situation as deadlines for scholarships approach.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Rosemond Crown, Royden Ogletree and Katie Aupperle
Two people are trapped about 17 feet underground after a trench collapsed Tuesday morning.
“Here I am without a laptop”: Customers left in the dark after Waco Simply Mac abruptly closes doors
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
The company Simply Mac has closed its doors leaving customers with items at the store with questions.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Waco Police Chief Sheryl Victorian is working to address crime and violence in the city.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Prosper Waco is working to put together a program that would help people “untangle” their home title.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Central Texas is seeing triple digits and has heat advisories across the region.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Two young men with deep roots in Central Texas hope to give back to the community they credit for their success.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Businesses, organizations, and families all came out to be a part of the Community Opportunity Event hosted by Waco Police to build relationships and unite in the fight against violence.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Gas prices hit another record high Friday across the state and in Central Texas.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Waste services conducted an extensive search for a new landfill location and selected a site near Axtell, a decision met with opposition.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
A group of women who have a passion for agriculture set their minds on saving what they say is a piece of history in East Waco.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
In light of the tragic events in Uvalde that claimed the lives of 21 people, local and state officials are searching for answers about what it takes to keep our students, families, and school staff safe.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Shepherd's Heart Executive Director Robert Gager says their piles of food go quickly as the number of people asking for help is something they have never seen before.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
A mom in San Saba says her son’s journey to recovery from being severely injured in the Sutherland Springs shooting is far from over.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 4:51 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
When tragedy arises, whether that be a shooting, stabbing, or even a car crash, every second matters in the response to helping the victims.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Veterans, friends, and families came out for the “7ForSartor” trek in Teague.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Each year on Memorial Day, the community gathers at the Doris Miller Memorial in Waco.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 5:22 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
One Waco woman says each time she sees photos and videos from the town that it’s an eerie feeling because both she and her brother attended Robb Elementary.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
The day after the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Baylor University hosted law enforcement and area first responders for an active threat training exercise.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:51 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas has been approved for a five year Title X grant.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Katie Aupperle
Family, friends, and the entire community are in mourning after the loss of the four young people.
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