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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Five finalists named in search for Dallas' next police chief
Dallas narrows its search for the next police chief to five candidates, including two with federal experience. A final decision is expected in April. NBC 5’s David Goins has the story.
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Dallas names five finalists in search for next police chief
Dallas narrows police chief search to five finalists from local and federal law enforcement.
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Nonprofit plans memorial park to honor fallen Dallas Police Officer Darron Burks
‘For Oak Cliff’ says fundraising has started on a memorial park, playground and mural for Dallas Police Officer Darren Burks.
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Life and legacy of fallen Dallas officer to be honored
There are plans to honor the life and legacy of a Dallas officer killed in the line of duty and the project centers around both grief and reflection – at a location that’s dealt with both. David Goins has more.
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Dallas Park and Recreation seeks fee increase to help fund land acquisition
Dallas’ need for more housing and more park land could end up clashing at city hall.
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Dallas leaders to discuss housing and park land
Dallas’ need for more housing and more park land could end up clashing at city hall. There’s a proposal to change a fee that helps the parks system acquire new land for green space. David Goins has this update.
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80,000 pages of JFK assassination files set for release
Visitors at Dealey Plaza reflect on the legacy of JFK and what the release of 80,000 documents may reveal. NBC 5’s David Goins has the story.
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Dealey Plaza visitors anticipate release of JFK assassination documents
As JFK records await release, visitors at Dealey Plaza reflect on the 1963 assassination’s lasting impact.
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Families displaced after fire destroys apartments in Dallas
Families at a Northeast Dallas complex are relocating after flames tore through 18 apartments overnight. NBC 5’s David Goins has the latest on their recovery efforts.
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13 families forced from homes after massive Dallas apartment fire early Monday
Firefighters battled a large fire at a two-story apartment complex in Dallas for several hours on Monday morning, officials said.
