Lauren Rangel
Lauren Rangel is the Williamson County reporter for Fox 7 Austin.
She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she received a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in political science. She grew up in Farmers Branch, a suburb of Dallas.
Lauren started her broadcast journalism career as a multimedia journalist at KXII in Sherman, Texas. She covered historical growth in Grayson County with the announcement of Texas Instruments building one of the largest production facilities in the state in Sherman. She also spent time investigating an all-bills paid complex that failed to pay its electric and water bill, leaving hundreds of tenants in the dark in winter-like weather. Her continuous reporting led to new ownership of the properties. She also spent months investigating a small town’s fight for cleaner air while pressing nearby concrete batch plant owners and politicians for answers. Some of her favorite stories are about people who gave back to their community in times of need.
Before working at KXII, Lauren interned at NPR’s Dallas affiliate KERA during college. She worked alongside an award-winning news team and reported for the local Morning Edition, All Things Considered, the statewide newsmagazine Texas Standard, and the local/national podcast Consider This. She also helped produce and write for the nationally syndicated talk show, Think.
Lauren is passionate about telling meaningful stories that connect local audiences with important news. You can email her story ideas at lauren.rangel@fox.com.
When she’s not working, you can find her exploring new trails and neighborhoods in Central Texas with her beagle Delilah, trying out a local restaurant, or reading a book on her patio with a hot cup of tea.
The latest from Lauren Rangel
Deadly shooting inside H-E-B: Witness wants answers
An eyewitness to the deadly shooting at a North Austin H-E-B is sharing what he saw and his concerns about what happened.
Hutto's Texas State Technical College sees growing number of women enrolling
Hutto's Texas State Technical College is seeing more interest from women in trades, like welding and HVAC.
Man shot at North Austin H-E-B, dies in hospital: police
A man shot at a North Austin H-E-B has died at the hospital, and the investigation into the shooting is going, says the Austin Police Department.
Georgetown places new requirements on short term rental properties
On November 1, property owners in Georgetown renting on places like Airbnb or Vrbo will have to go through the city before operating.
Retired Texas teacher suffers severe burns in camper fire
A retired Georgetown and Liberty Hill teacher lost everything he owned after a camper fire.
Georgetown Fire Department's education dog releases children's book
One dog is proving anything is 'paw'-sible by releasing a children's book about her adventures as part of the Georgetown Fire Department.
2 people found dead in South Austin home: APD
Two people were found dead in a South Austin home following a check welfare call Saturday afternoon.
Parts of Old Settlers Park to close for major construction project
Parts of Old Settlers Park in Round Rock will close for a major construction project starting Monday, Sept. 23.
Austin murder suspect bonds out of jail 4 days after being arrested for 2021 deadly stabbing
A suspect in a 2021 cold case was arrested this week for the stabbing death of a 23-year-old in South Austin. Four days later, he bonded out of jail.
Liberty Hill ISD student with special needs had red hand marks around his neck, mother says
A Liberty Hill ISD mom is calling for more accountability after her son came home with red marks around his neck last month.