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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Court ruling clears way for US TikTok ban to take effect in January 2025
A three-judge panel sided with the U.S. Department of Justice in its defense of a law requiring the parent company of TikTok to sell or face a ban next month.
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Law banning TikTok in the US could take effect in January
A major loss for fans of the popular app TikTok after an appeals court sides with the U.S. government. This allows the law banning TikTok to take effect next month NBC 5’s David Goins reports on what’s next for content creators and the courts.
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Dallas mayor gives state of the city address
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says the call from voters couldn’t be clearer. In his first public remarks on the November election– Johnson shared what’s ahead for a city– now required to hire 900 more police officers. Here’s NBC 5’s David Goins.
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Dallas mayor says calls for more public safety ‘could not be more clear'
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said he will begin work on developing a “comprehensive public safety policy” for the city.
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City council considers policy adding digital kiosks to downtown Dallas
Many Dallas city leaders think digital kiosks could provide a path forward for visitors trying to find their way around downtown and give the city a revenue boost but critics cite concerns over another object taking up pedestrian sidewalk space.
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Digital kiosk debate in Dallas
Many Dallas city leaders think digital kiosks could provide a path forward for visitors trying to find their way around downtown and give the city a revenue boost but critics cite concerns over another object taking up pedestrian sidewalk space. David Goins has the story.
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Committee indicates support for reallocating $248K in Dallas Black Dance Theatre funding
A Dallas committee on Tuesday agreed to allow city staff to present a proposal to reallocate about $248,000 in funding from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) to other Dallas-based arts organizations.
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City of Dallas considers pulling funding for Dallas Black Dance Theatre
The City of Dallas is on the verge of moving a quarter-of-a-million dollars of funding for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre to other arts organizations. NBC 5’s David Goins reports this all comes amid an on-going dispute between the organization and dancers fired earlier this summer.
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Dallas panel advances plan to host FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center
The Dallas City Council will vote on Dec. 11 to approve up to $15 million in convention center upgrades to host FIFA International Broadcast Center for 2026 World Cup.
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Dallas Sports Commission makes pitch to bring FIFA International Broadcast Center to Dallas
The Dallas Sports Commission made its pitch to host a major part of the 2026 World Cup at the convention center. NBC 5’s David Goins reports the FIFA International Broadcast Center serves as the hub for every match and will require city council buy-in to bring it to Dallas.
