Marcel Clarke returns home to ABC-7 KVIA El Paso, a TV market where she previously worked, to anchor weekday evening newscasts alongside Paul Cicala.
“I grew up in El Paso," Clarke said in a statement. "My family is located here and in Juarez, and my work has always brought me back home."
Starting Monday, April 7, 2025, on the 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 p.m. newscasts, the International Baccalaureate graduate of Coronado High School takes over for Stephanie Valle, who left at the end of December 2024.
“The fact that she is from El Paso aligns with ABC-7’s commitment to local journalism that serves our loyal viewers and digital users,” said ABC-7 News Director Sean Flanagan.
Most recently, Clarke served as the Evening National News Anchor for NBCLX from July 2022 to September 2023.
Before that, Clarke held the same role at BNC, where she anchored key news segments from June 2021 to March 2022.
Her career includes a stint at Fox 7 Austin KTBC as an evening news anchor from July 2019 to June 2020, as well as a role at KCTV 5 Kansas City, where she served as a weekend and breaking news anchor from March 2018 to March 2019.
Clarke also spent two years reporting for KVIA's rivals, Sinclair duopoly KFOX14 and CBS4 El Paso.
Her journalism career began at KOMU-TV, where she gained experience as a reporter, anchor, and producer while earning her degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. During her studies, she was actively involved in professional organizations, including the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and RTDNA.
Recognized for her impact in journalism, Clarke earned a nomination for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Media List, highlighting her dedication to transparency in the ever-evolving news industry.
Beyond her work in media, Clarke is deeply committed to community service. She volunteers at women’s shelters, advocating for survivors of domestic and sexual assault. Her passion for health and cancer research became even more personal in 2024 when her mother was impacted by ovarian cancer. This experience has strengthened Clarke’s dedication to raising awareness, supporting research, and expanding resources for those battling the disease.
"Marcel will be a fantastic complement to our team," said KVIA General Manager Brenda De Anda-Swann. "She brings years of experience at the local and national level and is now coming back home ready to use her skills and talents to serve her community. She's a great match for KVIA and a great match for the Borderland."
