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 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

Collin County 2 hours ago

Princeton man yelled for his children run out of burning home before dying

Residents in Collin County are honoring the life of Troy Scheffman. He died after being rescued from a house fire in Princeton on Monday.

Collin County 3 hours ago

Community mourns Princeton man who died after house fire

Residents of Collin County are honoring the life of a man who died after being rescued from a house fire in South Princeton. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports.

food Mar 24

Small farmers left in a field of economic uncertainty amid USDA funding freezes

Farmers and food banks in Texas face tough choices after LFPA funding cuts.

texas Mar 24

Texas farmers hit hard by freeze in federal funding

Texas farmers and food banks are feeling the effects of frozen USDA funds meant to support local produce programs. Some haven’t seen a dollar this year.

Deep Ellum Mar 20

Pop-up art galleries bring new life to vacant spaces in Deep Ellum

A new initiative in Deep Ellum is transforming vacant storefronts into pop-up art galleries, giving local artists affordable spaces to showcase their work. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera speaks with one of the first artists to benefit from the program.

Dallas Mar 19

More than 2,000 migrants pass US Naturalization exam thanks to one teacher

A North Texas woman has helped more than 2,000 permanent residents prepare for the U.S. Naturalization exam on their path to citizenship.

Tarrant County Mar 19

Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County loses $1.5M in federal funds

Pandemic-relief funding cuts leave North Texas senior programs struggling to maintain essential services.

Tarrant County Mar 19

North Texas senior services impacted by federal funding cuts

Pandemic-relief funding cuts are forcing Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County to reduce services, including meal deliveries, leaving many older adults at risk. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.

North Texas Mar 19

North Texas woman has helped thousands on their path to U.S. citizenship

A North Texas woman retired from the world of medicine and grant writing to teach permanent residents about the history of the U.S. and prepare them for an interview of a lifetime. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera explains how she helps thousands prepare for the U.S. citizenship test.