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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Changes coming to Oak Lawn intersection seeing repeated crashes
Neighbors’ request for an all-way stop sign at Wycliff Avenue and Throckmorton Street, designed to slow one-way traffic on Wycliff, was approved this week in Dallas.
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Dallas ends contract with Fair Park First, so what's next?
Dallas ended its contract with Fair Park First and Oak View Group Wednesday. Now there’s a reset that some say will bring more events to the 277-acre landmark.
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Dallas ends contract with Fair Park First, plans new management model
Dallas ends Fair Park First contract, plans new nonprofit oversight for park management.
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New Dallas City Council members get first look at '26 budget forecast
Dallas estimates a $36.5M budget gap for 2026, with final figures due Aug. 12.
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Dallas residents call for better streets, more police in new city survey
As Dallas City Council welcomes four new members, a recent survey reveals top resident concerns: fixing streets and hiring more police. NBC 5’s David Goins reports as council members begin tackling a looming budget gap and prepare for key decisions ahead of the proposed August budget release.
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City-wide study helps set agenda for a new Dallas City Council
New data shows if you live in Dallas you feel deteriorating streets and sidewalks and improving police services are top priorities. The results from the city-wide survey, are among the first challenges a new city council is set to address this week.
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Mayor pushes public safety, fixing roads as new Dallas City Council takes office
Dallas city government started a new term Monday, with the swearing in of four council members beginning their first term, joining ten incumbents. Maxie Johnson in District 4, covering parts of Oak Cliff, Laura Cadena in West Dallas’ District 6, join Lorie Blair in District 8 and Bill Roth in District 11, who gained their seat via runoff wins earlier…
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New voices begin city council terms in Dallas
While the city moves forward with major projects, from a new convention center and police academy, to opening its international door for next year’s FIFA Men’s World Cup, new voices are coming to the Dallas city government, too.
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Fresh off runoff wins, two new Dallas council members among four starting terms
While the city moves forward with major projects, new voices are coming to the Dallas city government, too.
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Homeowner asks Dallas for help after home hit by vehicles
A homeowner is pleading for help from the city of Dallas- after their house – hit twice by vehicles – in less than two years. The most recent happening over the weekend – in the Junius Heights neighborhood. David Goins has the update.
