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
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.
Black business owner asks for better healthcare, resources on Mother's Day
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
Con Mi Madre helps immigrant women get a higher education
Statistics show immigrant women make less than any other demographic, making it hard to fund college. Leslie Rangel speaks to a Con Mi Madre participant whose dreams of her daughter going to college are coming true.
Comedy festival Moontower Just For Laughs Austin has new name, same vibe
More than 150 comics are coming to Austin. Moontower Just For Laughs Austin says although the name is different, the goal is still to have fun and make people laugh.
Austin woman working to save lives through therapy, mental wellness
Diana Anzaldua has started a petition for leaders at the federal level to officially declare March as National Women’s Mental Health Month.
Austin's first openly gay Latina judge breaking generational cycles
Travis County elects its first openly-gay Latina to serve on a county court bench and Denise Hernández says she’s committed to creating fair access in the courtroom.
TikTok content creator redefining Black travel and body inclusivity
Local Black travel blogger and influencer Jeff Jenkins is at the forefront of encouraging others who look like him to get out and travel.
Austin couple exchanges vows on steps of Texas State Capitol
Jennifer and Michael Belt weren't going to let COVID-19 and the omicron variant stop them from getting married.
Austin ISD celebrates Dia de Los Muertos with Linder Elementary mural
The district collaborated with Arte Texas to paint the monarch butterfly mural which overlooks Linder Elementary's butterfly garden.
UT journalism professor continues to preserve Latinx stories
Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, a University of Texas journalism professor, is helping preserve Hispanic Heritage in several ways.