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 in San Antonio for KSAT 12 News. 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, Fiesta Flambeau Parade 2022 and Muertos Fest 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 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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Relief efforts grow after Fort Worth apartment fire displaces hundreds
Residents displaced by a massive fire at the Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth are still seeking answers and support as recovery efforts ramp up. Many, like a family of four who recently moved in, are unsure if they’ll be able to return or recover their belongings. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports.
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Fort Worth apartment fire victims raise concerns over insurance, community steps in to help
Hundreds of people who live at Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth are still reeling after being forced out because of the smoke, fire, and water damage from Monday afternoon.
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Gordon family continues to pick up the pieces a month after tornado
It’s been more than a month since an EF-1 tornado rattled the small city of Gordon. The baseball team lost their training facility but not their drive, as they later went on to win the state championship. The winds also throwing a family’s home onto their neighbor’s property. Alicia Barrera is back in Gordon, where she caught up with that...
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Gordon family asks for support from community to rebuild home lost in May tornado
Hours after an EF-1 tornado touched ground in Gordon on May 18, students, coaches, and the community helped clean up the destroyed Gordon ISD athletic facilities.
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Why it's important to show up for Opal's Walk for Freedom on Juneteenth
Hundreds of North Texans took part in Opal’s Walk for Freedom on Juneteenth. Those who showed up for the 2.5 mile walk representing the 2.5 years it took for news of freedom to reach slaves in Texas, explain why it’s important to show up.
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Older generations walk in Fort Worth to preserve Juneteenth history: ‘Don't let it die'
Those who showed up for the 2.5 mile walk representing the 2.5 years it took for news of freedom to reach slaves in Texas, explain its importance.
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‘No warrant, no entry.' Immigrant family refuses to open door to law enforcement
A Dallas family says they were terrified when officers loudly demanded entry into their apartment, looking for someone they didn’t know and without showing a warrant.
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Dallas family shaken after officers bang on door with no warrant
A Dallas family says they were terrified when officers loudly demanded entry into their apartment, looking for someone they didn’t know and without showing a warrant. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports on the growing fear among immigrant communities and the confusion surrounding local law enforcement and ICE collaboration.
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Dallas hemp shops raided by Allen PD and DEA
On Tuesday morning, owners and employees of hemp warehouses in North Texas were surprised by authorities.
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Authorities raid hemp warehouses in North Texas
Hemp warehouses were raided by authorities on Tuesday in Dallas. DEA agents and police say they searched warehouses, claiming it’s part of an illegal operation. Investigators say undercover officers purchased items with THC that were above the legal limit. This is happening as Gov. Abbott considers whether to sign or veto a ban on THC products in Texas.
