Alicia Barrera

Alicia Barrera joined NBC 5 in December 2022 as a general assignments reporter for NBC 5 and Telemundo 39.

Alicia is a first-generation Mexican-American fluent in both Spanish and English. She was born in East Dallas, raised in Coppell and spent holidays with her family in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

Before joining NBC 5, she reported and anchored at KSAT 12 News in San Antonio. During her four years in the Alamo City, Alicia reported on stories that centered around the Hispanic, Latino and Chicano communities. She also covered the aftermath of the Uvalde elementary school massacre, highlighting the efforts of neighbors, survivors and local leaders to rebuild their town.

She also anchored several nationally syndicated parades, including the Day of the Dead Parade in 2021, the Fiesta Flambeau Parade in 2022 and Muertos Fest in 2023.

Prior to her time in San Antonio, she worked as a Spanish-language multimedia journalist in the Rio Grande Valley for Telemundo 40. Her work along the Texas-Mexico border earned Alicia several Lone Star Emmy awards. Her efforts focused on the immigration crisis, influx of unaccompanied minors, visits from senior White House Officials and the effect of immigration and militarization of the border in local communities.

She also covered high-profile cases, including that of John Feit, the former priest convicted of murdering a local schoolteacher.

Alicia got her start in news as a graphics editor and multimedia journalist for Telemundo 60 in San Antonio in 2015 while completing her bachelor’s degree. She graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio with a bachelor’s in mass communications journalism and a minor in Spanish.

Alicia is excited to be back in Dallas to connect with the communities across North Texas. She loves to keep connected with viewers through social media, especially Instagram.

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Rising floodwaters are reopening old wounds in the Texas Hill Country

Heavy rain brought rising rivers, flooded roads and renewed fear to parts of the Texas Hill Country, where many residents are still recovering from last year’s devastating floods. Survivors say the latest flooding has brought back painful memories as emergency crews continue responding to high water. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.

Central Texas Flood Jul 16

At least 1 killed in flooding; Flash Flood Emergency issued as Guadalupe River rises

The National Weather Service is issuing dire warnings on Thursday morning as heavy rain continues to fall in the Kerrville region.

2026 World Cup Jul 15

What comes after North Texas' final World Cup match?

Watch the France vs. Spain semifinal video and see how organizers say the World Cup momentum could help land another major tournament in 2031.

2026 World Cup Jul 13

What North Texas learned from hosting the FIFA Club World Cup

As the FIFA Club World Cup wraps up in North Texas, organizers are highlighting record crowds, global attention and lessons learned ahead of future international events. Officials also discussed changes to video review for the tournament’s final and their long-term goal of hosting the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.

Dallas Jul 10

What residents say they lost after a fast moving condo fire

A fire at a Northeast Dallas condominium complex displaced dozens of residents after flames spread quickly overnight. The cause remains under investigation as families wait to learn whether they can recover belongings and find long-term housing. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.

Grand Prairie Jul 9

Boaters back, swimming unsafe after Grand Prairie sewage spill closes beaches

Two popular swimming areas in Grand Prairie remain closed after a massive wastewater spill over the holiday weekend. While boaters have returned to the water, experts say conditions are still not safe for swimming as cleanup and water quality concerns continue. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera explains why the swim areas remain closed, what experts are saying, and when officials hope...