Alexandra Macia
Anchor/ Multimedia Journalist
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Alexandra Macia joined the CBS7 News team in June 2022 as a multimedia journalist.
She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park and moved to West Texas upon her graduation.
She has enjoyed getting to know the community and reporting on Midland and Odessa.
Alexandra is from San Diego, California but has lived in six different states throughout her life. She enjoys getting to interact with members of the community every day and telling their stories.
In her free time, she likes meeting new people and spending time in the community.
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The money raised will go to buying gifts for children with High Sky
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 9:59 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The shoppers filled the mall, searching for Black Friday deals
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The family wall showcases community members and visitors that have passed and still visit to this day
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 9:49 PM CST
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The barrels provide shelter for dogs left out in the cold
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The holidays is the deadliest time of the year for drunk driving.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:25 PM CST
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The toys are donated to children through local organizations
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 10:27 PM CST
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The center offers a variety of services including out of hospital birth for families.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Mayor Patrick Payton, Mayor-Elect Lori Blong, and Midland City Council members Robin Poole, John Norman, and Dan Corrales were present at the Public Forum that was held to discuss the park.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Two homeboys also spoke to students about ending violence and the danger of gangs.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 9:48 PM CST
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The nonprofit plans to expand to a bigger facility
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 9:51 PM CST
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The meeting was held the day after their election controversy.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:27 PM CST
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The technology produces power with near zero emissions.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:57 PM CDT
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The cans will go to local senior citizens in need.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 9:52 PM CDT
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The Midland community came together to support Popcorn as he fights Lymphoma
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:11 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Despite decreased supply the Permian Basis should not be effected too much.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The move was years in the making, but his sponsor family says they never gave up hope.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The President threatened to tax excess profits for oil and gas companies
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 8:31 PM CDT
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The store offers customizable all natural soaps.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
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The food show was the first of it's kind for the district.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:09 PM CDT
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The company based in North Texas will be testing hybrid rocket engines at their new facility in Midland County.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Despite the forecasted increase in bills, some energy experts say it isn't that straightforward.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Rainbow fentanyl closely resembles candy, raising concern for children ahead of the holiday.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The IDEA schools have focused on healthy foods, physical activity and future healthy habits for their students.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The heroes are headed to a fishing trip this weekend in Del Rio.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
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The shortage is taking a toll on operations at the shelter.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:33 PM CDT
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This was the first year the district held the Unified Basketball League.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
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The academy allows the district to find principals within without having to look elsewhere to fill open positions.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 9:55 PM CDT
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The women make up 50% of the students enrolled in the electrician program.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
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This is the first workshop of many the organization plans to host in order to educate the community.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Buses filled with migrants were spotted stopping in Odessa.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 8:31 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The Rhea Lana event offers over 117,000 children's items for parents and families in the Midland-Odessa area.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Gov. Abbott also sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris demanding that they too classify Mexican drug cartels as terrorists.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
MISD's Kellie Spencer will be interim superintendent until the board is able to find a more permanent candidate.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Midland Fire Department is hosting an event Thursday to check car seats are properly installed and it is open to the public.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 9:59 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The approved tax rate decreased from last year's rate and the budget increased, but that doesn't necessarily mean residents will be paying less in taxes.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 8:01 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The rage room's newest location in downtown Midland offers a wide variety of things to break.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The Commissioners Court made a motion to increase pay after multiple departments asked for raises.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The Tall City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held on Saturday morning at the Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The WTI fell to below $85 raising concerns about the state of the oil industry.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Job Fairs Now is hosting a large oil and gas job fair tomorrow at the Midland County Horseshoe
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
MISD community members had the chance to make a public comment at the special board meeting held Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
MISD's board held a special meeting to discuss next steps following the news of Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey's departure.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Trinity announced their 7th annual Hall of Honor inductees
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Fort Worth Independent School District held a school board meeting today where they revealed that current MISD superintendent, Dr. Angelica Ramsey has been named the lone finalist for Fort Worth ISD superintendent.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The foster organization raised over $1 million in funding at their 49th annual event.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The Museum of the Southwest’s newest exhibit titled Frida Kahlo- her photos showcases 241 unpublished photographs of Frida Kahlo that were discovered in her home known as “The Blue House” in 2003.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Midland College's board voted to reopen their aviation program after shutting it down in 2020.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Developers of the Thomas Hotel will be hear a final vote from council in the next few months.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Midland resident Joe Lopez spent over 20 years in fire safety, never imaging his work would one day hit so close to home.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 9:08 AM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Bynum had it's largest headcount in the history of the school with over 100 students that were new and returning this year.
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