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.
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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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Edouard causes power outages
Tropical Depression Edouard unleashed heavy rain and strong winds on southeastern Texas Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands, toppling trees and flooding roads.
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Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall along upper Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the upper Gulf Coast. Flooding remains the biggest concern, with several more inches of rain possible in some communities.
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Tropical Strom Edouard makes landfall along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall Tuesday afternoon along the Texas-Louisiana border, bringing heavy rains ashore and setting off flood warnings along the coast. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera brings us the latest from the coast.
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Truckloads of donations head to firefighters battling Ross Fire
North Texans and local organizations are collecting food and drinks for crews working the fire line. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the story.
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North Texans rally to support crews battling Ross Fire
Community donations are supplying firefighters as the wildfire burns in Palo Pinto and Jack counties.
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New UIL heat protocols change the playbook for Texas practices
New heat stress protocols use WBGT conditions to guide water breaks, rest periods and outdoor activity.
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UIL heat policy changes how Texas schools monitor outdoor practices
Flower Mound High is using real-time WBGT readings to determine when athletes need additional water, rest or changes to practice. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera explains how the new system is helping coaches plan practices.
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Mom sounds alarm after son's e-scooter crash leads to emergency brain surgery
Creed Clark suffered severe head injuries after taking off his helmet while riding in Waxahachie. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the details.
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12-year-old suffers fractured skull, brain bleed in North Texas e-scooter crash
A Lewisville mother is warning other families about the dangers of motorized scooters and bikes after her 12-year-old son suffered a fractured skull and nose, a brain bleed, and other serious injuries in an electric scooter crash in Waxahachie.
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Teen lifeguard honored by President Trump after rescuing boy from North Texas
NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera tells us how Ryder Williams met 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai at the White House after pulling him from pounding waves off a Santa Cruz beach.
