Dennis de la Peña Biography
Dennis de la Peña is an American Sports Anchor and Reporter working for KTBC-TV FOX 7 in Austin, Texas as a sports reporter and anchor. He joined the station in the year 1999.
Dennis de la Peña Age
Peña manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 40s.
Dennis de la Peña Height / Measurements
Peña is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1 inch.
Dennis de la Peña Wife / Children
Peña is a married man and his spouse’s name is Sally. The duo share 2 children, Noelle (daughter) and DJ (son). Peña often posts photos of his wife and kids on his Instagram page, and it is very evident that he likes spending quality time with them when he is not on air.
Dennis de la Peña Family / Relatives
Peña manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Dennis de la Peña Career and Education
Peña is a graduate of the University of Texas – but his field of study there is under review. When it comes to his career, Peña works at KTBC FOX 7 News as a sports reporter and anchor. Also, he makes regular appearances on 101X with Deb and Jason every Friday on “The Morning X”. He joins in to break down the week’s biggest sports stories – he brings his own mix of insight and humor to the conversation. Whether it is basketball, football, or the latest sports buzz, he enjoys connecting with listeners and sharing his take on what is happening in the world of sports.
Peña got his start in broadcasting during his time in college – he worked at KTSB Radio and interning at KXAN-TV. He says that these early experiences helped him build a strong foundation in media and journalism. His very 1st paid job in the industry came in the year 1994 at KAMR-TV in Amarillo, TX – there he started as a weekend sports anchor. He later stepped into the role of sports director.
Peña spent time in Amarillo, TX helping out with the Children’s Miracle Network and Meals on Wheels. Also, he pitched in to build homes for families in need and was honored with a “Difference Maker” award for his work in the Panhandle community. Now in Austin, Peña continues to stay involved. He visits schools and speaks at college career fairs, sharing his experiences with students. Also, he hosts local award shows and sports events – he always finds ways to give back and stay connected with the community.
Dennis de la Peña Salary
Peña receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Dennis de la Peña Net Worth
Through Peña’s career as a Sports Anchor and Reporter, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Dennis Peña KTBC FOX 7
Peña works with KTBC-TV where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- John Hygh
- Libbi Farrow
- John Krinjak
- Casey Claiborne
- Leslie London
- Scott Fisher
- Katie Orth
- Dave Froehlich
- Atiana San Miguel
Dennis Peña Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Peña is active on his social media accounts. He has about 1.4K followers on his Facebook Page, about 4.7K followers on his Twitter account, and around 750 followers on his Instagram account.