Fred Cantu
Broadcast Journalist
Media Personality
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Voice of Experience
Fred Cantu aka Uncle Fred retired from broadcast after 53 years on-the-air on radio, TV and new media. A tech-savvy, versatile, award-winning journalist, a calming force in the newsroom, good with math, small children and fun to have around.
About Fred
Five-Time Winner of Best TV Anchor (@auschron poll)
1st Place Texas AP Award for Best Feature (Light)
Nominated to Texas Radio Hall of Fame
Nominated to Texas Radio Hall of Fame
Fred Cantu, aka Uncle Fred, was a fixture on Austin airwaves from 1980 to 2025. Fred is a Valley boy, born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. He's a UT graduate and a notorious gadget head. Hobbies include DIY projects, home electronics, foreign television, travel and pop standards.
Fred retired on March 31, 2025 to devote his full time to his wife of nearly 50 years, two children and five grandchildren.
