Keith Kohanek

Features Producer/Reporter

Keith Kohanek joined Texas Tech Public Broadcasting in March 2011. He produces and hosts Keeping It Local and Locally Owned along with reporting in the field for Inside Texas Tech.

After graduating from Shallowater High School, Keith attended South Plains College before earning his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at Texas Tech University. While studying at Tech, Keith interned for KCBD-TV's DayBreak Today, was a broadcast reporter for The Daily Toreador, served as production assistant for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition during the Brown Family episode, and worked as community engagement intern at WHRO-TV, the PBS/NPR affiliate in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

For his "second job," Keith volunteers with Literacy Lubbock teaching English as a Second Language to some of the funniest and nicest people the South Plains has to offer. Keith loves music and if there is a local band or artist playing in town on his night off, you can find him in the audience.

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Channel 5
5:16 pm
Thu October 4, 2012

Locally Lubbock: Heart Gallery

On this edition of Locally Lubbock Keith Kohanek profiles the Heart Gallery of the South Plains and meets a family who made more than a few additions to their home since visiting the photo gallery.

Channel 5
5:10 pm
Thu October 4, 2012

Locally Lubbock: At'l Do Farms

For our Ag Feature this time on Locally Lubbock, we head to At'l Do Farms just outside of Shallowater to conquer the Maize! We chat with owners James and Patti Simpson to find out just what goes into their successful agri-business.

Channel 5
4:59 pm
Thu October 4, 2012

Locally Lubbock: Tori Vasquez Performs

Our musical guest on the October edition of Locally Lubbock is Shallowater native, Tori Vasquez. Her recently released EP Let It Go is available on iTunes. Check out her website for more on this local talent!

Locally Lubbock

Get your Local on! We bring you features on LOCAL people, organizations, businesses, athletes and musicians you won't find anywhere else.

Have a story idea? Contact Marcela Garcia or Keith Kohanek to share your suggestion!

Channel 5
5:01 pm
Mon July 2, 2012

Best of Keeping It Local

Marcela Garcia & Keith Kohanek take a look back at some of your favorite Keeping It Local features from the past year.

Business
8:25 am
Wed May 16, 2012

The Mud Room

Marcela & Keith visit The Mud Room in south Lubbock to get to know the owner and decorate some pottery. 

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Blogs
10:44 am
Tue May 1, 2012

New Website: Change

"Change in all things is sweet." -Aristotle

Change is never complete, and change never ceases." -C.S. Lewis

"All great change in America begins at the dinner table." - Ronald Reagan

“Music really can change your mood. It makes you feel good. It’s one of the universal things that people love to share. You don’t have to speak the same language to understand the song. Everybody knows what Bootylicious is. And you’re looking at it." -Ellen DeGeneres

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Business
2:35 pm
Mon April 30, 2012

Lubbock Revealed

What does it take to keep Lubbock rolling? In this special edition of Keeping It Local, Paul, Keith & Marcela discover how important tires are to transportation in and around Lubbock. Also, learn what options you have for recycling tires.

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Business
11:44 am
Tue April 24, 2012

CAKE

 

Keith & Marcela visit CAKE by Distinctive Details in south Lubbock to decorate (and eat) some of their fabulous creations.

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Locally Owned

 

Channel 5's Keith Kohanek & Marcela Garcia profile locally owned businesses in Lubbock and the surrounding area.

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