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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Federal agents detain three outside Dallas immigration court in stepped-up enforcement
Federal agents detained multiple individuals outside a Dallas immigration court Friday under new DOJ actions.
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Federal agents detain individuals outside Dallas immigration court under expedited removal
Plainclothes federal agents detained at least three people outside a Dallas immigration courtroom Friday. As part of a broader enforcement effort, officials dropped immigration cases and immediately took individuals into custody under the expedited removal policy—prompting concern from advocates about due process and asylum rights.
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Questions surround irreparable damage to historical marker for 1910 Dallas lynching
Downtown Dallas Inc. says building owners near Main and Akard are reviewing video that may show how a historical marker commemorating a 1910 lynching was damaged. Dallas police on Thursday said their investigation into the removal and damage of a historical marker in downtown Dallas earlier this month is being looked at as possible criminal mischief. The two-sided plaque recognizes…
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Vandalized lynching marker removed in downtown Dallas
A historical marker honoring lynching victim Allen Brooks was removed and damaged beyond repair. Dallas police are investigating the incident as possible vandalism. NBC 5’s David Goins has more.
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$5.5 million approved for Dallas Wings practice facility
Dallas City Council approved $5.5 million for architectural and design services for a practice facility as part of the WNBA’s Dallas Wings relocation to the city of Dallas next year. NBC 5’s David Goins tells us how it’s connected to a park in Far West Oak Cliff.
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City Council approves $5.5 million for Dallas Wings practice facility
City plans to locate the Dallas Wings’ practice facility in Far West Oak Cliff at an undeveloped park site were approved by the Dallas City Council.
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Dallas eyes potential pro-sports tie to undeveloped Oak Cliff park land
Dallas City Council Member Chad West said undisclosed “Project X3” will bring ‘huge spotlight’ to Far West Oak Cliff neighborhood.
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Undeveloped Southwest Dallas park land could get new lease on life
A piece of undeveloped park land could be getting new life in Southwest Dallas. A city council member says it potentially could benefit professional sports and a community in need of more greenspace. NBC 5’s David Goins explains.
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Friends, veterans mark Memorial Day together in Fort Worth
Fort Worth held its Memorial Day commemoration at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Veterans honor sacrifice on Memorial Day at Fort Worth ceremony
Retired friends from the U.S. Army celebrated the meaning of Memorial Day at a Fort Worth event. NBC 5’s David Goins spoke to the friends.
