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
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Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from the fourth week of the 2024 playoffs.
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Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from the third week of the 2024 playoffs.
Texas high school football playoffs 2024: Central Texas week 2 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from the second week of the 2024 playoffs.
Texas high school football playoffs 2024: Central Texas week 1 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from the first week of the 2024 playoffs.
Texas high school football 2024: Central Texas week 11 rankings
The final week of the 2024 Texas high school football regular season is in the books.
Texas high school football 2024: Central Texas week 11 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 11 of the 2024-25 season.
No. 5 Texas Longhorns well-rested after bye week; get ready for Florida
The Texas Longhorns host Florida on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m.
Texas high school football 2024: Central Texas week 10 rankings
The tenth week of the 2024 Texas high school football season is in the books.
Texas high school football 2024: Central Texas week 10 scores, highlights
Here is a complete rundown of Central Texas high school football scores and highlights from Week 10 of the 2024-25 season.
Texas Longhorns drop to No. 6 after close win against Vanderbilt
After Saturday's close top 25 win, the Texas Longhorns dropped a spot to sixth in the latest AP Poll.