David Goins is a native Texan who started with NBC-5 in October 2021 as a freelance reporter.
He joined the team full-time in June 2024 primarily covering Dallas-centered stories along with government at Dallas City Hall.
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David has over two decades of storytelling experience and has been reporting in North Texas since 2015. He’s covered the City of Dallas government, Dallas County Commissioners Court and stories within the Dallas Independent School District.
Prior to arriving in Dallas, David reported for stations in Arkansas and Missouri.
In Little Rock, he covered the state legislature and hosted a weekly statewide political interview program.
He has been recognized for his work with several Associated Press awards and two regional Edward R. Murrow awards for continuing coverage.
Additionally, he spent one academic year in the classroom as a teacher while pursuing an alternative certification through the TEA for secondary education.
David grew up in Houston and graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos with degrees in history and journalism. He got his first experience in a newsroom interning for the NBC affiliate in Austin during the Bush v. Gore campaign and historic electoral recount case.
When he’s not reporting, you might spot him on the baseball diamond, umpiring high school games around the Dallas area.
He’s a big fan of being a parent to his son and enjoying live music and sports.
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Final weekend for Downtown Neiman Marcus
After more than 100 years in downtown Dallas, the flagship Neiman Marcus store is closing at the end of the month. Shoppers have one final weekend to visit the iconic location.
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Neiman Marcus flagship nears final day as visitors gather downtown
Shoppers, history buffs and tourists are documenting the end of a 112-year chapter in downtown Dallas.
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Save Dallas City Hall coalition launches petition drive to protect I.M. Pei landmark
Supporters want Dallas voters to decide the future of the iconic downtown building through a charter amendment election. NBC 5’s David Goins has the story.
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Campaign starts to have voters settle Dallas City Hall future
Organizers say they will begin collecting signatures in October for a proposed charter amendment that would keep city government operations at current Dallas City Hall.
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Dallas Zoo gets funds for Safari Trails project
The Dallas City Council approved the first $28 million Wednesday for a $100 million renovation at the Dallas Zoo. NBC 5’s David Goins has the details.
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City Council approves $28 million for massive Dallas Zoo Safari Trails project
The funding is part of a planned $100 million renovation that will transform the zoo’s African wildlife habitats.
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Northwest Dallas neighbors begin recall effort of councilmember Gay Donnell Willis
Neighbors say recall effort started over lack of communication with elected leader
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Growing push to increase power to the mayor's office In Dallas led by three former mayors
A so-called “stronger mayor” charter amendment would increase the power of the position in Dallas, a move 2 former mayors told NBC 5’s David Goins would increase accountability.
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Former Dallas mayors campaign to change Dallas City Charter
A growing push to give the Dallas Mayor more power has backing from three former mayors: Ron Kirk, Tom Leppert and Mike Rawlings.
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Fort Worth woman recovering after driver struck her in parking lot
Police said the 22-year-old driver faces aggravated assault and intoxication assault charges. NBC 5’s David Goins spoke with the victim.
