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.
The Latest
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Neighbors remember 5-year-old Granbury student hit and killed by school bus
A Granbury ISD student died after being hit by his school bus. Neighbors remember the child’s spunk and energy. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the story.
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Granbury ISD pre-K student hit, killed by school bus, according to Texas DPS
An Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy student has died after they were hit by a Granbury ISD school bus Monday morning, the district says.
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Wildfire burns 8 acres in Wise County
At least ten homes were evacuated Friday afternoon after a grass fire quickly spread through a neighborhood just outside Springtown in Wise County.
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Some Springtown residents forced to evacuate after fast-moving fire
In Wise County, some people were forced to evacuate because of a fast-moving fire. It broke out around 2 p.m. in Springtown, about 45 minutes northwest of Fort Worth and that fire spread quickly. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the story from Wise County.
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North Texas businesses and home owners prepare for damaging winds
Contractors and homeowners are being told to prepare for damaging winds. The warnings come after two destructive storms left property owners with roof, home and fence damage that they’re scrambling to repair. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the story.
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North Texans brace for high winds following damage from two severe storms
The series of warnings and alerts has a lot of North Texas first responders and business operators gearing up for high winds expected on Friday.
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ICE arrests Oak Cliff bakery owner convicted of manslaughter; deportation possible
ICE has arrested Oak Cliff bakery owner Manuel Tellez for deportation nearly three years after he pleaded guilty to killing a man but avoided prison time.
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Oak Cliff bakery owner faces deportation after past conviction
ICE has arrested Oak Cliff bakery owner Manuel Tellez for deportation nearly three years after he pleaded guilty to killing a man but avoided prison time. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the story.
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Tarrant County Public Health officials give update on measles
Measles cases continue to climb in west texas, as state health officials report 25 new cases confirmed in the last week. So far, 223 people, mostly children have been infected with the virus. NBC 5’s alicia barrera reports from tarrant county where commissioners were briefed on the latest efforts to prevent a local outbreak.
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Concerns over measles outbreak heighten as spring break travel nears
Measles cases continue to climb in Texas. On Tuesday, state health officials reported 25 new measles cases since the end of last week.
