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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Tarrant County Commissioners vote to redraw lines on political map
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New redistricting map approved 3-2 by Tarrant County Commissioners Court
After nearly five hours of public comment and debate between Judge Tim O’Hare and commissioners, a new redistricting map was approved Tuesday afternoon.
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4 hospitalized after Sunday night storms hit Benbrook Lake
Two children and two adults are recovering in the hospital after Sunday night’s storms. The group tells NBC 5– they were at Benbrook Lake taking cover near their vehicle and a canopy when lightning struck. Alicia Barrera spoke to one of the victims and has more.
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Four people including children hospitalized after lightning strike at Benbrook Lake
Two children and two adults are recovering in the hospital after Sunday night’s storms.
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FWISD grad to kick off women's flag football at Texas Wesleyan University
Isabel Ibarra becomes first to join Texas Wesleyan’s new women’s flag football team, starting in 2026.
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Fort Worth teen makes history as first signee in new collegiate women's flag football league
A former quarterback at North Side High School is paving the way for women in football. The Fort Worth native is the first to sign with Texas Wesleyan’s new flag football program, set to debut next spring.
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Coyote chases, bites kids in Frisco neighborhood
Parents are on high alert after a child was chased and another was bitten by a coyote near Lacy Lane. Three coyotes have since been removed. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the story.
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Frisco neighbors shaken after coyote chases boy, attacks girl
Two children were confronted by coyotes in a Frisco neighborhood, prompting removal of three animals.
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Denton City Council repeals voter-approved marijuana ordinance
The measure, originally passed in November 2022, was designed to end arrests and citations for misdemeanor amounts of marijuana.
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Denton repeals ordinance to decriminalize marijuana
Denton City leaders are repealing an ordinance to decriminalize marijuana that 70% of voters approved nearly three years ago. NBC 5′ Alicia Barrera has reaction from advocates and business owners who say they feel ignored.
