Ahraya Burns

Ahraya Burns is a Journalist for NBC Dallas- Fort Worth. She contributes to the NBC 5 newscasts, website, and social media accounts including breaking news, sports and entertainment stories. Ahraya studied Journalism at Grambling State University and served as a newscast producer in Dallas for several years before joining NBC 5.

She is also a part of the NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) organization and has won two Lone Star Emmy Awards during her career journey.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 29: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings dribbles against Rebecca Allen #9 of the Chicago Sky in the first half at Wintrust Arena on May 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Dallas Wings May 30

Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers out with concussion, to miss two games

Bueckers exits with concussion after Thursday’s game, will miss two amid rising ticket demand.

texas May 29

Stillborn infant from Dallas found in Shreveport laundry shipment

An embalmed baby meant for cremation was found in laundry at a Shreveport dry cleaners.

Dallas Cowboys May 14

Cowboys to play on Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2025 season schedule

Cowboys kick off 2025 on NBC vs. Eagles and face Chiefs in Thanksgiving Day clash.

James Ramirez stands with horses at his Comanche County home. (The horses shown were not involved in the bee attack)

North Texas May 14

North Texas couple loses three horses to aggressive bee attack

A swarm of aggressive bees killed three horses at a North Texas home, leaving the owners devastated.

Frisco May 13

Frisco teen Karmelo Anthony accused in fatal stabbing set to graduate from high school

Frisco teen Karmelo Anthony to graduate after agreement with district amid ongoing murder case.

NFL May 7

Fan sues NFL for $100 million over Shedeur Sanders' draft slide

A Georgia man is suing the NFL for $100 million, claiming emotional trauma over Shedeur Sanders’ drop in the draft.

DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 09: (L-R) Mark Cuban embraces Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 09, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

Luka Doncic Apr 10

Luka Doncic says ‘it's time to move on' after emotional return to Dallas

Luka Doncic’s 45-point Dallas return lit up the court and stirred up fans but he says it’s time to move on.

On the day former Mavs great Luka Doncic returns to the AAC, the Dallas Mavericks are giving fans a T-shirt that says “Thank you for everything” in Slovenian.

NBA Apr 9

From Maverick to Laker: Luka faces old team in Dallas homecoming

Luka Dončić will return to Dallas in a Lakers jersey Wednesday night to face the Mavericks for the first time since the stunning trade. The Mavs are expected to play a tribute video before the game and place shirts for Dončić on all seats.