Roxie Bustamante
Roxie is a Texas native. She was born in Houston and raised in San Antonio and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
A proud Red Raider, Roxie graduated with her Master's Degree in Media and Communications and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Texas Tech University in 2014. Then started her career as a multimedia journalist in her college town, Lubbock, Texas.
Roxie has also worked in Richmond, Virginia as a morning reporter and fill-in anchor. In 2018, she moved to San Antonio, Texas and worked for the TV station she watched growing up, KENS 5. Her storytelling is limitless. Roxie says her goal is to tell stories that matter to her community, her people, her family.
When she's not at work, Roxie lives by three simple rules: good food, good wine and good people.
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What is your favorite color?
Gold, but red is my favorite "primary color"
What is your motto?
Family first and loyalty is everything.
What is your favorite thing about your career?
When I was 7 years old, my neighbor who is still the weather man at KENS5 in San Antonio took a group of us to the station. When I felt the energy and the buzz in the newsroom, I instantly fell in love. It was at that moment, that I knew I was going to be a "news lady." Fast forward 20 years later, I'm interviewing at ABC13 and I felt the same buzz, the same energy. All of a sudden, I was that 7-year-old girl falling in love all over again. I'm proud to be a part of such an amazing team filled with genuine and talented journalists.
Who are your idols?
Selena Quinantilla-Perez and Oprah
What do you always have to have with you?
Hairspray and red lipstick
Roxie's Stories
Driver armed with stolen gun stopped on Katy Fwy and shot at motorist, Hedwig Village police say
In an update, investigators are now saying there was no crash Wednesday morning and, instead, an attempted holdup took place.
Deputy constable shot and killed in southwest Houston during a traffic stop, in search of suspect
"Corporal Galloway was very much loved by the men and women he served with," said Constable Ted Heap, "There's a lot of broken up officers who he meant a lot to in their lives."
Houston family of 26-year-old man killed in what deputies call road rage shooting plead for justice
The family of Nicholas Croom say the 26-year-old was on his way home from work to see his brother who had just gotten into town.
What to know about changes for mail-in ballots after Senate Bill 1 was signed into law
SB1 could impact how you vote in the March primary elections, and some officials say it appears not everyone is clear on the new mail-ballot application process.
TxDOT crews prepare Houston roads as temperatures continue to drop into Friday
With temperatures expecting to fall near freezing Friday morning, TxDOT crews are treating the roads to prevent icing.
Pasadena mom infected with COVID-19 at 24 weeks pregnant with 6th child before dying
"I wish I would have hugged her tighter." The Pasadena woman's husband said their newborn son was saved as she got sick.
Pasadena mom infected with COVID-19 at 24 weeks pregnant with 6th child before dying
"I wish I would have hugged her tighter." The Pasadena woman's husband said their newborn son was saved as she got sick.
No arrests 2 years after woman killed in apparent random shooting
On the anniversary of her death, the family of Juanisha Fortune returned to the area she was found shot to death to pass out fliers to spread awareness in hopes of getting answers.
Community shows support after 15-year-old girl's family finds her fatally shot while walking dog
"We're screaming, 'Justice for Diamond,' every day, and every day we will be here," said one of Diamond Alvarez's family members who attended a benefit at the same park they found the teen dead.
Robbery suspect arrested after allegedly sparking chase that led to deadly crash
Davonte Williams was out on bond at the time of his arrest. He's accused in two robberies that led to a chase and crash that killed an innocent woman.