SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 309
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Fred Cantú, a treasured news reporter who is retiring
from CBS/Telemundo Austin on March 31, 2025, after working for
more than 50 years in radio and television journalism; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Brownsville, Fred Cantú developed a
passion for broadcasting from a young age, and he began pursuing
his vocation at a local radio station at the age of 17; he earned a
degree in journalism from The University of Texas at Austin in
1990, and soon after, he secured a position in the television
industry as a tape editor for the Austin ABC news affiliate, KVUE,
before he was hired as a feature reporter for Fox in Austin; and
WHEREAS, In the previous 45 years, Fred has served as a
news anchor, reporter, and producer for several major news
affiliates, and he earned a reputation as "the most affable and
unassuming news anchor in the River City" during his tenure on
KVUE's "Daybreak" morning broadcast from 1995 to 2001; he moved
to the CBS affiliate KEYE in 2002 as the first male anchor at
Telemundo Austin, and he is retiring from CBS Austin News after
more than two decades with the station; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed television personality shaped his
exemplary career through an uncompromising work ethic and by
upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity; his
colleagues admire him as an insightful local historian and a
measured, calming presence in the newsroom; and
WHEREAS, Widely known and referred to as "Uncle Fred", Fred
Cantú is a beloved Austin public figure who has helped inform
Central Texans on events that shape their awareness and
understanding of their communities and the world, and his
presence on the Austin airwaves will be greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize Fred Cantú for his exemplary
career in broadcasting and extend to him sincere best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 24, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate