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
Using personal challenges to help women flourish in business and life
Online businesswoman and podcaster Vasavi Kumar battled addiction and impostor syndrome and is now in recovery and helping women flourish in both business post-pandemic and in life.
Austin musician Kris Keyz changing music scene with ATX Music Academy
Austin musician and music producer, Kris Keyz, is using his experience as a way to change the music scene with ATX Music Academy.
LOOKING FOR AMY: Tiff's Treats searching for its first customer
Tiff's Treats is celebrating its 22nd anniversary and it's hoping to treat its first customer named Amy and give her a treat!
New study looks at unmet job expectations and its link to suicide
A new study suggests some men are more likely to suffer an early death by suicide or drug poisoning due to unmet job expectations from a decline in blue-collar jobs.
Mother hopes book club will create ripples of social justice
Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.
2020 Día de Muertos exhibit honors COVID deaths in Latino community
The annual exhibit is up already and it honors members of the Hispanic community who’ve died due to COVID-19.
La Flaca uses gardening skills to help the Hispanic community
The Hispanic community has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and one urban farmer is focused on helping out in any way that she can.
Driver crashes car into home in East Austin
Police are investigating after a crash in East Austin ended with a car in a house.
Hearts2Heal addresses lack of culturally relevant mental health resources
Mental health advocates want to shine a light on disparities they’re seeing in the Latinx community.
Group of Latina friends create “La Política” to mobilize young Latinx voters
La Política, is a progressive, non-partisan group whose focus is getting the young Latino community civically engaged.