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
University of Texas researchers fight to preserve Mexican-American burial lands
A group of University of Texas researchers with the School of Architecture are in a fight to help preserve sacred Mexican American burial lands dating back to 1919.
Family says Texas to blame for state failures ultimately resulting in grandmother's death
The family of a 71-year-old grandmother who died during the deadly February winter storms says Texas failed their family and the people of the state.
Snupe Daniel, leading Black voice in Austin radio, shares story
A leading Black voice in Austin radio shares his story of adoption from the Philippines and why he’s grateful to be one of the only Black men in radio.
Outcry over bright lights around Austin amid energy conservation call
Businesses and buildings in parts of Austin have been lit up and many are questioning it since officials have asked people with power to conserve energy.
Heart attack survivor shares story to spread heart health awareness
A heart attack survivor on a mission to spread heart health awareness after surviving a heart attack in her 30s.
Gynecological oncologist addressing disparities for Black and Hispanic women
A Black gynecological oncologist is working to address disparities for Black and Hispanic women who make up the bulk of HPV associated cervical cancer cases.
East Austin gym owner helping community be seen and keeping it healthy
CEO and founder of Lift ATX Daniel Hinojosa says he took the plunge in opening a gym
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!