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.
The Latest
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Path created for high school graduates to apply for Dallas Police Academy
Dallas creates new path to join police force, expanding beyond college and military requirements.
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Dallas creates new path to join police force without college credit
For the first time, applicants can join the Dallas Police Department without college credit. The city will now allow high school graduates with three consecutive years of full-time work experience to apply. The change aims to expand the pool of qualified recruits amid efforts to grow the department.
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West Oak Cliff rezoning up for city council vote this week
The Dallas City Council is expected to vote on rezoning the Hampton Road / Clarendon Drive business district to allow for residential development on Wednesday.
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Oak Cliff business owners push back on zoning change ahead of city vote
Latino-owned businesses in West Oak Cliff are raising concerns ahead of a Dallas City Council vote that could allow new residential development along Hampton Road and Clarendon Drive. Business owners fear displacement, while supporters say the changes could bring walkable growth. NBC 5’s David Goins reports from the heart of the debate.
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Cotton Bowl renovation nearing completion
Wider concourses, escalators and new suites – it’s part of a 2-year renovation at the iconic Cotton Bowl that’s nearing completion –and NBC 5 is giving you a first look inside. David Goins has the story.
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NBC 5 First Look: Inside Cotton Bowl renovation
The $140 million renovation to the west side of the Cotton Bowl is set to be complete when the State Fair of Texas begins in late September.
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Cotton Bowl renovations near completion
Construction crews are working around the clock at Dallas’ iconic Cotton Bowl. It’s part of a $140 million renovation set to be complete by the time the State Fair begins this year. David Goins has a preview.
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Residents hope Dallas' action will make crash- prone neighborhood safer
Neighbors say the latest crash involving a car into a home near the Oak Lawn / Turtle Creek neighborhood is a warning sign the city of Dallas needs to take more action. David Goins has the update.
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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.
