Tell Me Something Good: Local graduate from Marine bootcamp, Plainview High School Principal honored

Published: Jun. 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM CDT

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - We’re recognizing accomplishments of a few area folks in today’s Tell Me Something Good.

Congratulations to these young men who just graduated from Marine bootcamp in San Diego, California this week.

Tell Me Something Good - Thursday, June 19
Tell Me Something Good - Thursday, June 19

On the left is PFC Braedy Saenz of Littlefield, who is an honor graduate and expert rifleman and guide. And PFC Adam Berela, of Crosbyton on the left. Adam is the son of Coach Caesar Costilla and his wife April. He graduated as an expert rifleman and squad leader. Both are part of Fox Company Platoon 2130.

Next, we’re congratulating Levelland High School Principal Dr. Matthew Birdwell. He was named Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals for Region 17.

Tell Me Something Good - Thursday, June 19
Tell Me Something Good - Thursday, June 19

You can share your good news with us too.

Head to the community news section and click on Tell Me Something Good and fill out the entry form. Please include pictures or videos if you have them and we’ll share your good news each weekday morning on Daybreak Today.