Julie Castaneda

PRODUCER

Lubbock, TX

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

Texas Tech University, South Plains College

Community

Lemonade Day here in Lubbock on May 6

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.

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1 pedestrian killed, 1 seriously injured, struck by vehicle at FM 2641 & University

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.

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Lubbock ties, music featured in ‘Destination Marfa’ movie

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.

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Lubbock director of wellness, son sponsor U.S. Olympic teams

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.

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Hamilton Farms celebrating Sunflower Days in Shallowater

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.

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