KSAT-12 "Good Morning San Antonio" and "KSAT 12 News @ Noon" anchor Leslie Mouton surprised viewers on Facebook with the following post about her immediate resignation in June of 2020:
Mouton had been with the Alamo City ABC affiliate since 1999.
"Big changes! After almost 21 years I am starting a new chapter of my life. I am so grateful for the wonderful years I have had at KSAT, and blessed to work with the best in the business. Thank you all for supporting me throughout the years, I love you!"
Mouton had been with the Alamo City ABC affiliate since 1999.
San Antonio television viewers were left wondering "What happened to Leslie Mouton?"
Before her return to San Antonio with KSAT, the award winning journalist:
- Anchored the 10pm news on WOLO Columbia, South Carolina.
- Anchored mornings on CBS 11 KTVT Dallas
- Anchored mornings on KENS 5
- Anchored 10pm news on KLST San Angelo
- Anchored various newscasts on KALB Alexandria, Louisiana
According to her bio, Mouton was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2000 at the age of 35. In a time when many did not talk about such matters, Mouton made a statement for cancer patients by anchoring a newscast without her wig to feature her diagnoses.
"I believe it was important for people to see the reality of cancer. I also know the heart-wrenching fear of losing your hair," Mouton said in her bio. "So, I wanted to inspire women not to be ashamed of their bald heads, and hopefully ease the fear of being bald."
That statement garnered national attention with coverage on "Oprah," "Good Morning America," "Weekend Today Show," "20/20," "Inside Edition" and newspaper coverage.
*Updated on January 22, 2021 with new information about Mouton's new career after San Antonio TV news.
Mouton's television news career summary
Before her return to San Antonio with KSAT, the award winning journalist:
- Anchored the 10pm news on WOLO Columbia, South Carolina.
- Anchored mornings on CBS 11 KTVT Dallas
- Anchored mornings on KENS 5
- Anchored 10pm news on KLST San Angelo
- Anchored various newscasts on KALB Alexandria, Louisiana
The Lafayette, La. native, graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Mouton's marriage to Tony “Maddog” Mattox
Mouton is married to retired Air Force pilot Tony “Maddog” Mattox.
The TV journalist met Mattox in June of 1989 while reporting on a story about the
Mouton met Mattox in June of 1989 while reporting on a story about the United States Air Force Thunderbirds at England Air Force Base in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Their first meeting was described on KSAT's website by Mouton.
"This handsome, cocky, young pilot heading out to fly an A10 saw me sitting there and walked up to me. 'Hi, my name is Mad Dog and I’m your pilot!' he said.'No you aren’t,' I replied. 'I’ve already met my pilot!' It turns out about nine months later I would end up marrying Mad Dog aka Tony Mattox. But I digress."
The couple has a daughter, Nicole Danielle Mattox. Nicole interned and worked as a producer trainee for KSAT.
Mouton lives in front of camera with breast cancer
"I believe it was important for people to see the reality of cancer. I also know the heart-wrenching fear of losing your hair," Mouton said in her bio. "So, I wanted to inspire women not to be ashamed of their bald heads, and hopefully ease the fear of being bald."
That statement garnered national attention with coverage on "Oprah," "Good Morning America," "Weekend Today Show," "20/20," "Inside Edition" and newspaper coverage.
Leslie Mouton named social media director for Morgan’s Wonderland Inclusion Foundation Marketing after KSAT 12
Right now we know where Leslie Mouton is going after anchoring for KSAT.
In her post-television news life after many years with KSAT 12, Mouton was named social media director of Morgan’s Wonderland Inclusion Foundation (MWIF) in January 2021, which according to the press release, "coordinates fundraising, planning and communication for the unique theme park and related endeavors, all designed with individuals with physical and cognitive challenges in mind."
“We’re delighted that Leslie has joined us in helping communicate the many ways we’re pursuing our mission of inclusion,” said Gordon Hartman, who along with wife Maggie created non-profit Morgan’s Wonderland, thanks to inspiration from their daughter with special needs, Morgan. “Leslie’s impressive expertise and experience will go a long way in shining the spotlight on our ultra-accessible™, fully-inclusive facilities for those with and without special needs.”
“Now I look forward to sharing another important message, one of inclusion with the MWIF,” Mouton said. “While it all began with the fabulous Morgan’s Wonderland theme park, the foundation has blossomed into an evolution of inclusion. There are so many great elements that are truly changing the way people of all abilities can enjoy life side-by-side. It is a blessing to be part of an organization with such a great purpose.”
*Updated on January 22, 2021 with new information about Mouton's new career after San Antonio TV news.
