Gerardo Martinez

Gerardo Martinez is the Evening Digital Content Creator for FOX 4 News. He’s an East Texas native from Sulphur Springs and is a proud first-generation college student.

Over his nine-year tenure at FOX 4, Gerardo has covered several major news events, such as the tragic July 7 ambush on police officers in Downtown Dallas, the Botham Jean shooting and its aftermath, the deadly 2021 winter storm, Athena Strand’s disappearance & murder and much more.

Gerardo collaborates with reporters and the evening news team to make reports easy to read for online viewers. Something he loves about news is that no day is quite the same. 

Before his time in Dallas, Gerardo spent several years in the Tyler news market, working as a production assistant, graphics operator, audio engineer, digital producer and general assignment TV reporter. 

While attending the University of Texas at Tyler, Gerardo reported for the university's award-winning Patriot Talon newspaper, where he helped the outlet produce some of its first video reports and broadcasts.

Aside from news, Gerado is an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where you can find him volunteering at the food pantry on weekends. 

Gerardo also volunteers at the SPCA of Texas and helps cats with Dallas Cat Lady find their forever homes as a foster parent. 

You can send him news tips at Gerardo.martinez@fox.com.