Rachel McNeill is an American journalist known for working as a news anchor at KPNX-TV (12 News).
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Breakthrough:Became a signature news personality in the Houston market during her long tenure at KPRC in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Rachel McNeill
- Full Name: Rachel McNeill
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Current Role: Consultant / former anchor
- Place of Birth: Jamaica
- Birth Year: 1974
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dr. Wayne Franklin
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest and Politics / Government
Rachel McNeill Age
Rachel McNeill is about 52 years old as of 2026. Rachel McNeill was born in 1974.
Education
She attended University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Texas at Austin
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Rachel McNeill's career includes news and reporting roles with KPNX-TV (12 News), a television station and KPRC-TV.
Organization: KPNX-TV (12 News)
Role: News Anchor
Period: 2019–2022
Details: Phoenix, AZ · Anchored the morning news programs.
Organization: KPRC-TV
Role: Anchor / Reporter
Period: 2001–2018
Details: Houston, TX · Spent 17 years as a beloved morning anchor and lead reporter.
Rise to Fame
Rachel McNeill gained recognition through Presidential Inaugurations.
Notable Coverage
- Presidential Inaugurations - KPRC - Reported live from Washington D.C. for local news coverage
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Broadcasting Excellence
Rachel McNeill Family & Relationships
Rachel McNeill is married to Dr. Wayne Franklin. She has 2 children, Hudson and Lionel.
- Children:
- Hudson
- Lionel
Lesser Known Facts
- She was born in Jamaica and moved to the United States as a child.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rachel McNeill
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1974
- Place of Birth: Jamaica
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dr. Wayne Franklin
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcneill/
