Brian Curtis

Brian Curtis is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience in local television news. He co-anchors NBC 5 News at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Brian is a multiple Lone Star Emmy Award winner, and the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters has honored him several times as the best news anchor in Texas.

Among the major news stories that Brian has covered for NBC 5 is the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, the tornado outbreak of 2012, and the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia.

Brian was one of the panelists for the 2014 Texas gubernatorial debates. He has also covered the Olympics in Pyeongchang, Rio, London, Beijing, Torino, and Athens, as well as the Super Bowl and the World Series. He is passionate about NBC 5's "Clear The Shelters" project, which finds homes for animals in DFW-area shelters.

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Brian joined NBC 5 as a general assignment reporter in 2003 and worked his way up to the anchor desk. Brian's path to DFW started at KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri, and then passed through TV stations in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Birmingham, and Kansas City.

Brian has a Master of Arts degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Emory University. He is also a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut. Brian grew up in Connecticut and Rhode Island, but got here as fast as he could! North Texas is now home.

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texas Jul 9

New flood memorial in Kerrville

A 20-foot tall cross now stands in the Hill Country as a memorial to the 100+ people who died in flooding in July of 2025.

Central Texas Flood Jul 3

One year after Texas floods: Pastor reflects on healing along Guadalupe River

One year after the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River, signs of recovery can be seen throughout the community. But while physical rebuilding continues, emotional healing remains an ongoing journey for many families. NBC 5’s Brian Curtis spoke with Pastor David Payne, who has spent the past year helping people cope with loss, grief and the long road to recovery...

Central Texas Flood Jul 3

How the Hill Country is working to make future floods less deadly

One year after the devastating Hill Country flooding, new warning systems, weather stations and river gauges are being added to improve flood alerts. Officials say the work is ongoing but believe the community is safer today than it was a year ago. NBC 5’s Brian Curtis has more.

Central Texas Flood Jul 2

How an entire community is rebuilding after the Texas Hill Country flood

Recovery efforts continue across Texas after last year’s devastating flooding. Relief leaders say millions of dollars have helped people return to permanent housing, but they say rebuilding the community will take years. NBC 5 has team coverage from Texas Hill Country.

Dallas Jun 12

Architect I.M. Pei's Son pushes to save Dallas City Hall

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has called a special meeting for Wednesday, June 17th at 8 a.m. to consider moving City Hall to a new location. It’s the latest development in the fight over the future of the existing landmark building, designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei. Pei died in 2019 at the age of 102. But his son, Li Chung...

travel May 20

How Dallas Love Field is preparing for the FIFA World Cup travel surge

With hundreds of thousands of FIFA World Cup visitors expected in North Texas, Dallas Love Field is preparing to become one of the first stops for fans arriving from around the world. Dallas Aviation Director Patrick Carreno gives NBC 5 an inside look at the airport’s plans to welcome travelers and handle the expected surge in traffic during the...

travel May 20

Dallas Love Field ramps up World Cup preparations ahead of travel surge

Dallas Love Field is preparing for a major World Cup travel surge with new technology, signage and hospitality training.

Olympics May 12

How Olympic champion Amber Glenn is being honored in her hometown

Plano will hold a public ceremony May 28 to honor Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn after her gold medal win in the team event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. Brian Curtis spoke with Glenn ahead of the event about returning home after her Olympic victory and what the recognition means to her. NBC 5’s Brian Curtis has more.