2017 Gold Nugget: Estela Casas
ESTELA CASAS
B.A. IN ELECTRONIC MEDIA/COMMUNICATION, 2005
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
As one of the most recognizable faces on El Paso television, Ms. Estela Casas has been keeping local audiences informed of current events for over three decades. After many years of experience working in the news industry, she persevered in completing her college education at UTEP. During her extensive career as a broadcast journalist, Ms. Casas has covered major news stories. She continues to show her passion for reporting on border politics, children, and women’s health issues in her current role as evening news anchor for ABC-affiliate station KVIA-TV. She is also actively involved in the community, serving on boards for several local nonprofits and foundations.
Ms. Casas is a graduate of Burges High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts in 2005 from UTEP with a major in Electronic Media/Communication.