Austin Castro Biography
Austin Castro is an American journalist working for KXTV ABC10 as a multi-skilled journalist and weekend morning anchor since joining the station in July 2025. Before his time at ABC10, he worked for KION-TV on California’s Central Coast as an anchor, producer, and multimedia journalist.
Austin Castro Education
Castro joined Modesto Junior College after finishing his high school education. He received his Associate of Arts degree and later joined San Francisco State University. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts.
Austin Castro Career
Castro works for KXTV ABC10 as a multi-skilled journalist and weekend morning anchor. The Modesto native is an Emmy-award-winning journalist who looks forward to returning to Northern California and serving his hometown community.
Before his time at ABC10, Castro worked for KION-TV on California’s Central Coast as an anchor, producer, and multimedia journalist. There, he broadcast many major stories like the Santa Cruz Wharf collapse and notable weather events. He and the KION News team won an Emmy Award in 2025 for their coverage of the King City mass shooting.
Before moving to California’s Central Coast, Castro worked in Eureka as an anchor and multimedia journalist at KAEF/KRCR. Also, he served KPIX 5 in San Francisco as a production assistant. In 2016, he began serving The Filipino Channel’s “Adobo Nation” as a correspondent. In 2019, he started hosting ”MYX News,” where he covered stories about the Filipino-American community.
Castro is a big game show fan who has made appearances on shows like The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and The Jennifer Hudson Show. Moreover, he is an avid theme park fan and enjoys traveling to thrilling destinations and sharing those experiences online.
Austin Castro Age
Castro was born on February 26th, but has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s. Castro celebrates his birthday on February 26th, as evidenced by his X bio, captioned “Born February 26.”
Austin Castro Height
Castro stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Austin Castro Family
Castro’s sister, Maddie, was born on June 14, 2004, and is 21 years old as of 2025. On June 14, 2025, he posted himself on his Facebook account and captioned “What a fun trip to Las Vegas, celebrating my sister, Maddie’s 21st birthday! Quite the way to kick off the summer and mark an exciting birthday!!! 🎰🎉🥳.”
Castro’s father celebrates his birthday on September 27th. On September 27, 2025, he posted a photo of himself and his father on his Instagram account and captioned it “Celebrating my dad’s birthday in a big way! We had an amazing time with our family at…” He wished his mother a Happy Mother’s Day via an Instagram post on May 21, 2025. Even so, he has not disclosed more information about his parents, especially his mother.
Austin Castro Wife
Castro is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of his being in any past relationship with anyone.
Austin Castro Net Worth
Castro has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Austin Castro Salary
Castro earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.