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
Friends use love of shoes to give back to communities in need
A couple of Lake Travis high school friends teamed up to start a nonprofit, The Snkr Truck.
Guatemalan artisan behind Frida Friday ATX pivots amid pandemic
Frida Friday ATX continues virtually during the pandemic as a space for women of color to sell their work.
Black Farmer says she's the only one left in Austin
In Central Texas, Black farmers were a large part of the history with freedman colonies and homesteads.
Yoga educator and entrepreneur restoring Black wellness in East Austin
Isom says he wants this space to be for every race, gender, and age.
East Austin's Yuyo shuts down, chef now sharing cooking classes via social media
Despite closing, Yuyo’s former executive chef Maribel Rivero is not letting this pandemic stop her from sharing her food with the world.
Good Day Together: Black-owned bookstore scaling for the moment
Katrina Brooks, owner of the online shop, Black Pearl Books says at this point, they’re just scaling for the moment.
Immigrant urban farmer learns lesson in shutting down amid pandemic
FOX 7 Austin's Leslie Rangel shares the story of Alejandra Rodriguez, founder of La Flaca ATX.
Good Day Together: Filling in the gaps for Austin Latinos & COVID-19
The group is helping the local Latino community and its fight against COVID-19 as it sees a disproportionate number of coronavirus cases.
Owner of Fast Eddie's Auto Repair being forced out of East Austin
After nearly three years on the corner of Airport and Manor, Fast Eddie has to pack up and go. It's a story you've likely heard before in East Austin. Clear the way to make something new.
Car, mattress, and dumpster set on fire at George Floyd protest in downtown Austin
The Austin Fire Department was called in to help put out the fire.