Leslie Rangel
Award-winning journalist, Leslie Rangel is a co-anchor for Good Day Austin.
Leslie is not new to the Austin area. She was previously a crime reporter here. Before that, Leslie had stops in Oklahoma City at KFOR and Beaumont, TX at KFDM News. While in Austin, Leslie's work was recognized by the Texas Associated Press of Broadcasters. Leslie was awarded best reporter in 2017.
Leslie is a proud Longhorn. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with degree in Broadcast Journalism and another in Spanish Language teaching.
Leslie and her husband have two rescue pugs, Harlow and Hiro. Leslie is also a 500-hour registered yoga teacher, fluent in Spanish and loves salsa dancing.
Leslie is thrilled to be so close to home sharing Central Texan's stories.
The latest from Leslie Rangel
Central Texas group works to support students amid statewide DEI cuts
The number of U.S. Latinx students enrolling in 4-year degree programs is skyrocketing and in Central Texas, Con Mi MADRE is making sure students and their families are supported.
Former Olympic athlete, parent of college champion aim to diversify professional sports business
FOX 7 Austin's Leslie Rangel spoke with a local Austin organization that's making sure young athletes who end their sports careers at graduation continue in the sports industry as decision makers and business leaders.
Texas mental health crisis: Parents and professionals say the state is failing children
Texas ranks last in the nation for access to mental healthcare. Where can families turn for help? FOX 7's Leslie Rangel investigates.
Latina business owner shares importance of slowing down
A local Latina business owner is on a mission to help people slow down for the sake of their physical and mental health.
Nonprofit calls for city to address disproportionate homeless rates in Black community
The Black community makes up less than 10% of the population in Austin but accounts for more than 30% of all homeless people in the city limits. Anthony Jackson, founder of We Can Now, is doing his part to change things.
Michoacán native Gabriela Bucio dominating Central Texas restaurant, bar scene
Small Business Saturday is essential for many locally owned businesses and thanks to the community Gabriela Bucio has created, Central Texas is always supporting her latest venture.
Round Rock veteran hopes to normalize conversations on mental health, suicide
A Round Rock mother, veteran, and survivor of sexual assault is looking to reduce the number of suicides for all veterans by normalizing conversations on mental health.
The Tiarras step into their musical power as Latina Women
As Dia de los Muertos 2022 celebrations continue, a local Austin band is using their music to share their culture and open up discussions about topics not often spoken of.
Mexican Austinite musician Lesly Reynaga to make history at ACL Music Fest
Lesly Reynaga, a local Austin musician and Mexico native, is set to make history at ACL as one of the first acts to perform with a full mariachi band.
Austin author Gabino Iglesias unapologetically pushes for diversity, change in publishing world
Like many industries, there’s a huge gap in diversity in publishing with only 6% of the industry identifying as Hispanic, but the numbers didn’t stop Austin author, Gabino Iglesias.