Julie Castaneda
PRODUCER
Lubbock, TX
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Julie was born and raised in the Lubbock area, Graduating high school in Shallowater.
She then went to South Plains College in Levelland where she got her Associate of Arts in Radio, TV, and Film.
She graduated from Texas Tech University in May of 2016 with her Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism.
She joined KCBD in August 2018 until 2021 and she recently returned to KCBD in October 2022.
Julie has a daughter, Lanna.
She likes to help out in the community and currently serves as the Treasurer for the Shallowater High School Band Booster Board.
She also enjoys listening to local live music and reading.
Education
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Julie Castaneda
This Saturday, May 6th, thousands of young entrepreneurs will be lining the streets of Lubbock, setting up their lemonade stands and working to make their very own money.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2021 at 1:51 PM CDT
|By Julie Castaneda
One pedestrian has been killed and another seriously injured after being stuck by a vehicle on FM 2641 and University on Saturday morning.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2021 at 4:05 PM CDT
|By Julie Castaneda
A new movie hitting the silver screens has a few West Texas ties, it’s called “Destination Marfa.’ According to marfamysterymovie.com, ‘Destination Marfa’ follows four lifelong friends who decide to veer off the road and venture into a small West Texas town known as Marfa, where they encounter mysterious lights as the line between reality and fantasy becomes increasingly blurred. It stars Tony Todd and Stelio Savante.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Julie Castaneda
A Lubbock fitness and wellness director and his son are celebrating after being on the cover of two fitness magazines together.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Julie Castaneda
If you’re driving out near Shallowater, you can’t miss the 28 acres of sunflowers. Hamilton Farms kicked off their ‘Sunflower Days’ Wednesday morning, showing off farm-fresh food items and educating the community about what they can get locally.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Julie Castaneda
A little league coach in Lubbock just finished chemotherapy, but that’s the second crowning achievement for Jesus Martinez this week.
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Julie Castaneda
It’s not expected to be a drought buster, but Lubbock producers are grateful for every drop that hit the fields since Friday.