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 the crime reporter at KXAN News. 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
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.
Bobby Berk teams up with Yelp to help Texas small businesses
Small businesses across Texas are getting money to make needed repairs and some lucky Texans could win money to cover their own home improvements on Make It Happen Day.
Black-owned Austin bookstore fights against banned books with new nonprofit
There’s been much debate on which books should or should not be allowed, but for the owners of Black Pearl Books, it’s simple.
Austin cookie company raising $1 million to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth
Wunderkeks says its goal to raise money isn't about expanding its business but to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth with the help of its signature pink boxes.
State-of-the-art orthotic, prosthetic clinic opens in North Austin
Hanger Clinic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art facility near North Lamar and Airport Blvd.
Chi'Lantro CEO hopes to inspire other immigrant entrepreneurs
The Korean barbecue restaurant started as a tiny food truck in Austin 12 years ago, and now CEO/founder Jae Kim is sharing his immigrant journey in hopes of inspiring others.