Karla Castillo

Bryan, Texas

Morning Anchor and Executive Producer at KBTX-TV (Bryan, TX)

Brazos Valley This Morning anchor ☀️Mom. LEO wife. CA native. Proud Mexican-American. Fluent in Spanish & sarcasm.

Articles

Animales ferales y abandonados,un peligro latente en Yucatán

1 week ago | yucatan.com.mx | Karla Castillo

En los últimos años, ha cobrado fuerza una problemática que afecta a las especies locales: el impacto de la fauna feral sobre la silvestre en Yucatán. Cada vez se reportan más casos de aves, reptiles y pequeños marsupiales, como las zarigüeyas, que son atacados por perros y gatos sin dueño, muchos de los cuales fueron alguna vez mascotas y hoy vagan por las calles, las reservas y las áreas protegidas.
Weekend Gardener: Hullabloom Fest is April 26

1 week ago | kbtx.com | Karla Castillo

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - There’s a free, family-friendly event designed to help you celebrate spring. Hullabloom Fest is being held Saturday, April 26 at The Gardens at Texas A&M University. The event will include refreshments, educational demonstrations and activity tables. There will also be a butterfly release at 11 a.m. The Gardens is located at 556 John Kimbrough Blvd in College Station. Attendees can park for free in Lots 97 or 100c. Copyright 2025 KBTX. All rights reserved.
Pedro Infante sigue vivo: rinden homenaje en su antigua casa en Mérida

2 weeks ago | yucatan.com.mx | Karla Castillo

A 68 años de su fallecimiento, Pedro Infante sigue presente en la memoria colectiva y en el cariño del pueblo mexicano. Este martes 15 se le rendirá un homenaje en el Hotel Boulevard Infante, ubicado sobre la avenida Itzaes, lugar donde fue velado en 1957 y donde vivió sus últimos días. Desde este espacio cargado de historia se dio a conocer el programa del homenaje “El legado del ídolo Pedro Infante”, que incluirá artes visuales, música, baile, memoria y tradición popular.
Imperial Calcasieu Museum opens two new exhibits showcasing upcoming SWLA artists

2 weeks ago | kplctv.com | Karla Castillo

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is opening two new exhibits showcasing the talent of more than 20 artists in the Lake Area. “Budding Talents is showcasing upcoming artists that are flourishing in their craft. We have over 20 artists ranging in different mediums, so you’re going to have graphite, print making, painting, sculpture, and everything you can think of all together,” Ashley Royer, interim director for the museum, said.
National EMS Academy to host public meeting for those interested in emergency medical career

2 weeks ago | kplctv.com | Karla Castillo

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - One career that is always in demand is EMS, or Emergency Medical Service providers. Those who work in the emergency medical service field provide critical care in emergencies, which is why the demand for them won’t cease.
Help is available to those impacted by sexual assault

2 weeks ago | kplctv.com | Karla Castillo

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - April is sexual assault awareness and prevention month, making it a good time to shed light on a problem happening nationwide. The statistics are shocking; two in five Louisiana adults have been sexually abused before, according to the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA). Some of those statistics include a smaller group. “One in three girls between the ages of 11 and 17 report being sexually abused, and one in four boys between 11 and 17.
Parque Zoológico del Centenario registra afluencia moderada

2 weeks ago | yucatan.com.mx | Karla Castillo

MÉRIDA.- La jornada para este domingo en el Centenario reportó una afluencia moderada que contó con la asistencia de familias enteras, niños, adultos y adolescentes acudieron a este lugar para pasar un rato agradable. Durante el recorrido por este parque, se pudo observar una diversidad de actividades, entre las típicas como los juegos en el parque recreativo, el tren, la visita al zoológico y los juegos mecánicos.
Sulphur High Theatre presents Beetlejuice Jr.

2 weeks ago | kplctv.com | Karla Castillo

SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - The ghost-with-the most is coming to Sulphur as Sulphur High theatre students prepare for their performances of ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ this weekend. “I would say this performance is strange and unusual but heartwarming at the same time,” Sulphur Theatre director Kane Todd said. Todd says the common theme of learning to deal with grief is the biggest takeaway from this show and for Grayson Cherp, it has an emotional connection.
Weekend Gardener: Spring plant sale and more events at The Gardens

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Karla Castillo

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - The Texas A&M Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale is this weekend. The popular event is set for Friday, April 4 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “It’ll be at the A&M event lawn which is near The Gardens,” said Lisa Whittlesey with Texas A&M AgriLife. “If you’re looking at a way to spruce up your landscape and to support our students, that’s a great event.”The Gardens is located at 556 John Kimbrough Blvd in College Station.
College Station police on scene of barricaded subject near Texas Ave.

2 weeks ago | kbtx.com | Karla Castillo

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - There’s increased police activity in a neighborhood off Southwest Parkway in College Station Friday morning. Few details have been released, but College Station police say they’re dealing with a barricaded subject in the 1800 block of Potomac. The CSPD Public Information Officer said SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team have been called in. This is a developing story. Updates will be shared as they become available. Copyright 2025 KBTX. All rights reserved.