Dennis de la Peña
Dennis de la Peña has been anchoring and reporting for FOX 7 Austin since 1999.
His training began while at UT with a job at KTSB Radio and an extended internship at KXAN-TV. His first media gig that actually came with a paycheck was at KAMR-TV in Amarillo as the weekend sports anchor in 1994, then later as the sports director.
Dennis was active with the Children's Miracle Network and Meals on Wheels in Amarillo, helped build homes for the poverty stricken, and received a "Difference Maker" award for community service in the Panhandle area. He has stayed active in Austin by speaking at schools and college career fairs, while emceeing awards banquets and different sporting events around town.
He also joins 101X hosts Jason and Deb Fridays on The Morning X to discuss the week's big sports stories.
When not on air, "DdlP" spends his time with his wife Sally and their two incredible kids, DJ and Noelle.Cubs!
The latest from Dennis de la Peña
Texas State Bobcats make NCAA baseball tournament
Steven Trout's Texas State Bobcats have made its first NCAA baseball tournament in 11 years and will head to Stanford's regional in Palo Alto, California.
Texas Longhorns baseball team hosting NCAA Regional
UT finished the season strong though going 11-3 and earning hosting duties as the nation's #9 overall seed.
Westlake High School golf team wins 5th straight state championship
The Chaparrals finished 11 under as a team to win the 6A final by 23 strokes.
Anderson High School golf team wins state title
Anderson High School took home the 5A state golf title thanks in part to some strong play from future Texas Longhorn Keaton Vo.
WTA women's pro tennis coming to Austin with ATX Open tournament
Some of the world's top women's professional tennis players will be in Austin in February 2023 for an inaugural Women's Tennis Association event.
Cedar Park High School girls basketball team celebrates undefeated season
The Cedar Park High School girls basketball team is celebrating an undefeated season and second straight state championship.
University of Texas spring football practices hit midway point
Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian talks about whose shining brightest seven practices in.
Texas Rangers baseball affiliate Round Rock Express ready for season
The Round Rock Express begins its baseball season against the El Paso Chihuahuas, the San Diego Padres affiliate, on April 5.
Cedar Park's Gisella Maul named Gatorade Texas Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Fresh off helping Cedar Park High School to a state title repeat, junior guard Gisella Maul received a prestigious honor.
Texas State Bobcats baseball team beats top-ranked Texas Longhorns
After a thriller in San Marcos in which UT came out on top, it was quite the encore between Texas State and Texas at UFCU Disch–Falk Field.