Dennis de la Peña Biography
Dennis de la Peña is an American journalist working for FOX 7 Austin as an anchor and reporter since joining the station in 1999. He has served the station for more than 2 decades. In addition to his role at the station, he discusses the week’s major sports stories with Jason and Deb Fridays on The Morning X.
Dennis de la Peña Education
Peña joined the University of Texas at Austin when he finished his high school education. He later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. While there, he served KTSB Radio and held an internship at KXAN.
Dennis de la Peña Career
Peña works for FOX 7 Austin as an anchor and reporter. He has served the station for more than 2 decades. In addition to his role at the station, he discusses the week’s major sports stories with Jason and Deb Fridays on The Morning X. He secured his first media job in Amarillo at KAMR where he worked as a weekend sports anchor in 1994. Later, he was promoted to serve hesitation as the sports director.
Dennis helped build homes for the penniless through his work with the Children’s Miracle Network and Meals on Wheels in Amarillo. He won a “Difference Maker” award for his community work in the Panhandle region. He is still active in Austin by speaking at schools and college career fairs, emceeing awards banquets, and multiple sporting occasions around town.
Dennis de la Peña Age
Peña has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s. Peña celebrates his birthday every April 30th as evidenced by his wife’s birthday shoutout on April 30, 2023, on her Instagram account; “Happy birthday @dennison…I’ll be your forever date, drink wine in…”
Dennis de la Peña Height
Peña stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Dennis de la Peña Family
Peña has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not if Peña has any siblings.
Dennis de la Peña Wife
Peña married Sally Hernandez in June 2004. On June 7, 2019, he posted a picture of them on his Instagram account and wished him a happy 15th anniversary. The couple has two kids, DJ and Noelle. During his free time, he spends time with his wife and kids. Noelle was born on September 27, 2011, and is 12 years old as of 2023. On September 27, 2023, Sally posted her on her Instagram account and wished her a happy 12th birthday.
Sally is also a journalist currently serving KXAN Austin as a morning show anchor. She celebrates her birthday every February 28th as evidenced by Peña’s Instagram post on February 28, 2024, where he posted a picture of them and captioned “Happy Bday to the love of my life,…”
Dennis de la Peña Net Worth
Peña has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Dennis de la Peña Salary
Peña earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
FOX 7 Austin
Peña is working at FOX 7 Austin where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Meredith Aldis
- Casey Claiborne
- John Krinjak
- Jane Lonsdale
- Tan Radford
- Adaleigh Rowe
- Mike Warren