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.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The total proposal cost is a little less than $2 million which includes salaries, equipment, vehicles etc.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The Western United Life building is officially demolished in downtown Midland, meaning that plot of land is now open for new development.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Pease Communications and Technology Academy has a student run newscast, which they produce four days a week for the following morning.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
121 dogs were found malnourished, injured and roaming the property of a man in Ector County, fighting for their lives.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is concerned about the spread of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 across Texas, a disease that started in West Texas.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Today they presented $150,000 to Medical Center Hospital..
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
A lot of families struggle to care for family members with dementia on their own, this new facility offers a solution for residents in Andrews.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:40 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
This event gives so many the opportunity to connect with people who have similar interests.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:01 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Pfluger’s bill the Natural Gas Repeal Act is included, which is aimed at striking President Biden's Natural Gas Tax.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The NSC reports more than 46,000 people died in preventable traffic crashes in 2022.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
The Midland County Commissioners Court bought the block across the street from the current jail complex on S Main St. which holds the old salvation army building and an old office building. Soon, a new building will house the Justice of the Peace.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Alexandra Macia
Midland has the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 2.7% but Odessa's is at 3.7% raising the question about that 1% difference when the industries are virtually the same.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Currently there are a total of 68 kids in the Pre-k Academy, with the new building they will be expanding to 296 children. The growing number of children means they need more teachers.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Midland Memorial Hospital Gastroenterologist Indira Donepudi says the American Cancer Society has now lowered the age suggested for a first colonoscopy to 45.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Executive Director of Senior Life of Midland Kathleen Kirwan Haynie is headed to Austin tomorrow to testify on behalf of House Bill 446 asking to update the terminology used in Texas legislation.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The country music star has been teaching a music class at the university all semester.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The 9th annual Ink Masters Tattoo Expo kicked off today at the Ector County Coliseum. The show will be held throughout the weekend.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The severe weather caused red flag warnings lasting the entirety of the day, power outages across the Permian Basin, major multi-vehicle crashes and multiple fires to break out.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The conference kicked off today, tonight Sommers spoke at the Petroleum Club in Midland. While he’s here he hopes to highlight the importance of the Permian Basin to America's energy security.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The 7-month-old husky is taking basic manners classes and in a few months he will take the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
All of the proceeds raised tonight from tickets and sponsored tables went to the Ellen Noel Art Museum.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 10:12 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Now all of these plans are very preliminary, no big decisions have been made yet, but the goal would be to build a facility that could satisfy a variety of needs for Midland County, Ector County and surrounding jurisdictions.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:21 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
"We hope that the legislature remembers where so much of this revenue came from and continues to support the continued growth of that revenue in the future,” said Executive Vice President of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association Stephen Roberston.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The pilot program costs the district about $30,000 and 20 teachers will be in the pilot phase for the rest of the school year. If it is successful the virtual coaching will cost the district about a quarter of a million dollars and all teachers will get the coaching next year.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
A demographic study has found over the next two to three years Ector County ISD student enrollment should remain fairly stable but will begin to decline past year three through 2032.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Midland ISD board members heard a report tonight at their monthly board meeting that more than 80 people attended a meeting Thursday, February 9th, including MISD staff parents and community members, regarding moving forward with bond planning.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Governor Greg Abbott during his state of the state address tonight took time to recognize Odessa College student Ariel Aguilar.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:06 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
MISD’s Superintendent Stephanie Howard's newest hires include Deputy Superintendent Robert Cedillo, Associate Superintendent Ashley Osborne and Executive Director of Talent Acquisition and Development Jessie Garcia.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:48 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The show was held at the Phillips Goff Gallery in OC and the number of entries for the show nearly doubled since last year.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:06 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
At the hearing one key topic discussed included domestic production of oil and natural gas on federal lands being critical to economics and the livelihoods of people in communities across the country.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Last year the former CEO of the chamber, Paul Garza Junior was charged with property theft after he made unauthorized transactions totaling $52,000 over a six month period.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:38 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Representative Brooks Landgraf says he hopes Biden comes around and sees the importance of Permian Basin oil and natural gas.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:23 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Building a new elementary school was ranked top 3 in capital improvement projects by the Long Range Planning Committee.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
All of the funds raised were donated to The Field's Edge to help them purchase a goat.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:50 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Abbott says it was an honor getting to learn more about what Odessa College is doing to develop a high-quality workforce something that the state is focused on.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:16 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Both Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Midland were able to hand out some form of a frozen meal or packaged meal to customers who needed them the most before closing their doors.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Here in the Permian Basin drilling activity is increasing and if you compare the count to this time last year, Executive Vice President of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association Stephen Robertson says we're running 65 to 70 more rigs now.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The Stem Academy at UTPB’s robotics team has 5 teams competing in the First Tech Challenge League Championship this weekend at the Bush Convention Center in Midland.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:45 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
One of the biggest controversies about the Hogan Park Project has been, how much of the renovations would be paid for by public private partnerships and how much would be paid for by the Midland taxpayer.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
10 dance duos are in the midst of practicing for the big event on February 4th.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:56 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
A famous country music singer and West Texas native, Gatlin taught his first music class tonight as a professor for UTPB.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:06 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
State Representative Brooks Landgraf says oil and gas production here in the Permian Basin has a lot to do with the surplus as well as inflation across the country.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:50 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
They have increase by about 100 clients since last year.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:11 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The PSP dedicated $3.5 million in funding to meet the demand for drivers in the Permian Basin.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 8:50 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The theme of this years march was unity.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:44 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The new building is 120,000 square foot and should be ready in the next year
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:35 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The show is a stepping stone for participants to move on to bigger competitions else where.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
Mayor Joven says the firm will do a deep dive analysis of the entire city.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 9:41 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The training is hands on and only takes about an hour
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:05 PM CST
|By Alexandra Macia
The firm would advise and consult Interim City Manager Agapito Bernal, provide training and serve as a liaison with vendors hired to complete tasks.
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