Vania Castillo
Vania Castillo is a new evening news reporter for FOX 4 News.
She joins the station from KFOX14 in El Paso, where she was an evening news anchor and lead reporter covering stories of national interest such as mass shootings, the immigration crisis, and border tech expansion.
Vania has a passion for digital and investigative storytelling. She loves to connect and engage with viewers on social media through short-form digital explainers and behind-the-scenes reels.
She is also a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso with a double major in Multimedia Journalism and Digital Media Production.
The latest from Vania Castillo
9-year-old survives deadly Oak Cliff apartment explosion that killed mother and brother
The family of a mother and son killed in the deadly Oak Cliff apartment explosion is supporting the young girl who survived as investigators continue searching for answers about the blast.
Drunk driving crash on I-635 kills bystander
An overnight drunk driving crash on I-635 left a bystander dead and a suspect charged with intoxication manslaughter.
3 dead, 1 injured after shootout at West Dallas short-term rental party
A late-night party at a West Dallas short-term rental turned deadly early Tuesday morning when uninvited guests sparked a shootout that left three people dead and another wounded, authorities said.
Memorial Day 2026: North Texans pays tribute to fallen soldiers
All across the Lone Star State, fallen soldiers and veterans were honored as a part of this year's Memorial Day observances.
Memorial Day 2026: Carry The Load Memorial March continues through rain, lightning
Thousands marched through severe storms along the Katy Trail for Carry The Load, continuing a powerful Memorial Day tradition to honor America's fallen heroes.
McKinney house fire caused by lightning strike during Tuesday’s storms
The McKinney Fire Department responded to a lightning fire at a home on Mescalbean Drive during Tuesday's storms.
Pipe bomb found near Lake Lewisville likely linked to illegal fishing, officials say
The Denton bomb squad safely removed a pipe bomb found this week near Lake Lewisville. They believe it’s linked to a dangerous trend of using explosives for illegal fishing.
Dallas police Sgt. critically injured after off-duty officer plane crash in Forney
Three off-duty Dallas police officers survived a small plane crash in Forney, leaving Sgt. Joshua Boykin in critical condition with severe spinal injuries as the FAA investigates the accident.
Prosecutors confirm evidence found in search for missing Everman boy
Investigators confirmed the discovery of evidence Wednesday during a methodical search at the former home of Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, a missing 6-year-old boy whose mother, Cindy Rodriguez Singh, currently faces capital murder charges.
Grass fields for FIFA World Cup have NFL players asking for same playing surfaces
NFL players see the proverbial green carpet being rolled out for soccer players at their own stadiums, and are wondering why they aren't receiving the same quality of playing surfaces.