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 wins First Responder Bowl to cap best season in 15 years
The Bobcats football team won its first bowl game in Texas State history by beating the Rice Owls 45-21.
Texas Longhorns to play in Allstate Sugar Bowl against Washington
The Texas Longhorns are set for a bowl rematch against the Washington Huskies in the Allstate Sugar Bowl next month. The two previously faced off in last year's Alamo Bowl.
Texas Longhorns become Big 12 champions after 49-21 win over Oklahoma State
This is the first Big 12 Championship title for the Texas Longhorns since 2009, and the fourth overall.
Texas high school football playoffs: Central Texas week 4 highlights, scores
Only a handful of Central Texas teams are still in the running for a state high school football title including Wimberley, Westlake, and Liberty Hill.
Longhorns look to win Big 12 Championship title after almost 15 years
Texas and Oklahoma State will play for the Big 12 Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. in Arlington, Texas.
Texas high school football playoffs: Central Texas week 3 highlights, scores
Several teams are now one step closer to a state high school football title including Lake Travis and Wimberley.
Longhorns to play final Big 12 regular-season game against Texas Tech
Texas will play its final Big 12 regular-season game at DKR against Texas Tech on Friday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Texas high school football playoffs: Central Texas week 2 highlights, scores
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 2 of playoffs in the 2023-24 season.
Texas high school football playoffs: Central Texas week 1 highlights, scores
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 1 of playoffs in the 2023-24 season.
Texas Longhorns prep for road game against TCU
The No. 7 ranked, and Big 12 leading Longhorns are at TCU Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Texas heads into that game as a double-digit favorite.