Bianca Castro joined the NBC 5 team in March 2014 as First at Four co-anchor, alongside Kristi Nelson. She also reports on medical and health care topics that affect North Texans.
Bianca comes home to Dallas-Fort Worth from Orlando, Fla., where she spent three and a half years as an anchor and reporter at WFTV, the ABC affiliate.
After anchoring in the mornings, Bianca hit the streets, turning stories with an investigative edge. She quickly became one of the station’s enterprise reporters who delivered exclusive stories and holding public officials accountable.
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One series of her reports helped lead to the resignation of the administration in charge of public funds meant for job seekers. She also contributed to the Trayvon Martin shooting coverage.
Bianca started her career in Waco, where she reported on a vast range of stories, from President George W. Bush's visits to his Crawford ranch to issues facing our troops at Fort Hood in Killeen.
After several years, she moved to the Texas coast, where she was the primary evening anchor for KRIS in Corpus Christi. She covered several hurricanes that hit the coast during her four and a half years there.
Outside of work, she stayed busy with volunteer work. She sat on the board of directors for local chapters of March of Dimes, Communities In Schools and Family Outreach of Corpus Christi. She also volunteered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
Now, she’s just miles from where she grew up in Plano. As the oldest of five children, she’s always needed to be "in the know."
During college, she interned at a Dallas television station and was hooked. After graduating from Plano Senior High School, she headed south to Baylor University and is a proud alumna.
She and her husband, who’s from Colleyville, have three children and a Maltese.
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McKinney man shares story of survival after life-threatening heart infection
February is American Heart Month, raising awareness about heart disease. NBC 5 health reporter Bianca Castro introduces us to a McKinney man whose story of survival came at a cost, but he’s more grateful than ever.
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McKinney man shares story of survival after heart infection and sepsis almost took his life
A McKinney man is still rocking out on the drums even though he lost a hand to a heart infection.
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Body scans can help reveal cardiovascular risk
A DEXA scan, historically used for bone density scanning, is also an accurate way to measure body composition, which can reveal clues about your heart health.
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Body scan technology used for insight of cardiovascular risk
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and in at least one case, it can save your life. Health reporter Bianca Castro has the story with how body scans can give doctors a picture of your cardiovascular risk.
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Saving lives: Family's mission for rare genetic disorder awareness
A North Texas family on a mission to save lives. Their son has a genetic disorder with no cure. It’s rare – but every newborn in Texas is screened for it. NBC 5’s Health reporter Bianca Castro has more.
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Lake Highlands family raises funds to find cure for son's disease
A North Texas family is raising funds to advance ALD research after their son’s rare diagnosis.
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What age is safe to leave kids home alone?
Many parents wonder when it’s okay to leave their child home alone. With no national law, the answer isn’t always clear. Experts weigh in on what to consider.
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New program offers more healthcare options in Ellis County
The physician residency program in Waxahachie is designed to teach, as well as treat, during a doctor shortage in rural areas.
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Residency program fills healthcare need for patients in rural areas
A new program in Waxahachie should help get healthcare to those who need it most. NBC 5 health reporter Bianca Castro reports it’s designed to teach as well as treat.
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North Texas teen offers hope to others with Hunter Syndrome
Hunter syndrome results from the absence of an enzyme needed to break down cellular waste. Without it, waste builds up in the body, causing progressive damage to various systems.