Marcela Garcia

Features Producer/Reporter

Marcela Garcia jumped on board and  joined the KTTZ-TV family in February 2011. You can see her on Channel 5's new local shows such as Keeping It Local and Locally Owned which highlight local people, organizations, and businesses in Lubbock and the surrounding south plains region. Also, look for her on Inside Texas Tech with Chancellor Kent Hance where she helps report all things in the Texas Tech University System.

Marcela graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication. While there she had the opportunity to work for the PBS affiliate KENW’s News 3 New Mexico where she anchored, reported and produced both sports and news broadcasts. Marcela has six years under her belt, working in television for PBS affiliates, and looks forward to many more to come.

A Texas native, Marcela was born in El Paso, TX and since moving away has been anxiously waiting for the chance to move back to her home state.

When Marcela is not on air she loves playing sports competitively, enjoying outdoor activities like rock climbing and camping, and exploring the local culture that makes Lubbock such a great place to live.

 

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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
5:09 pm
Thu October 4, 2012

Locally Lubbock: Lubbock Tri Club

For Locally Lubbock's Sports Feature, Marcela Garcia chats with Lubbock Tri Club president and coach Derek Kite.

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.

Blogs
4:11 pm
Tue June 26, 2012

Just in a days work

      Recently a group of us went to the lake to shoot the first "Best of Keeping it Local and Locally Owned" segments.  It was my first time going to Buffalo Springs and was pleasantly surprised at what it had to offer.  It being so close to Lubbock, I figured less green...more dirt. But it was just right with camping areas shaded by trees overlooking different areas of the lake both small and large. Of course Sophia and I had to get a quick snapshot in in between tapings.

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Blogs
1:25 pm
Thu June 7, 2012

Magic Rainbow Learning Center

A group of young kiddos came to the PBS station to get a behind the scenes look at what we do at Channel 5.

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
11:06 am
Mon May 7, 2012

Yum!

Just a little snapshot of Keith and I enjoying some of the amazing food!

Blogs
11:03 am
Mon May 7, 2012

CINCO DE MAYO

Channel 5 was out at the Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Fairgrounds and it was TONS of FUN! It was nice to see everyone and talk with them about the festivities. Did I mention the food was amazing? I look forward to doing more booths and festivals and really getting out in the community and talking with our current and future viewers!

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