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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North Texas prepares to help during cold snap
Bitter temperatures are coming to North Texas and cities have started preparing. David Goins shows us the preparations underway aimed at keeping people and pipes – protected.
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North Texas prepares for cold temperatures
We have one more evening before the latest round of bitterly cold temperatures roll into North Texas. David Goins shows us the preparations underway aimed at keeping people and pipes – protected.
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Dallas prepares for protecting people ahead of latest cold snap
Preparations in North Texas are underway aimed at keeping people and pipes protected ahead of the latest cold snap.
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Chase of capital murder suspect ends in crash and death of innocent bystander: PD
The Texas Rangers are taking the lead in the investigation into a Dallas police chase of a capital murder suspect that ended in a crash and death of an innocent bystander. NBC 5’s David Goins reports on the violent ending on I-35E in Ellis County.
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Wait times for new home builds in Dallas drop significantly
The City of Dallas is making strides in fixing its long-troubled permitting process. Builders are now seeing faster approvals, with residential permit wait times dropping from 68 days to just 8. NBC 5’s David Goins breaks down the changes and what they mean for the city’s growth.
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Construction permit wait times are down in Dallas
Dallas permit wait times drop significantly after planning and development departments merge, improving efficiency and cutting delays for builders and contractors.
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Dallas PD working to increase number of new police hires
A Dallas committee signals its support for Dallas PD spending more money on recruitment efforts around the state. It comes as the department works to increase the number of new police officer hires this year by one-third. NBC 5’s David Goins has more.
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Committee signals support for more Dallas police advertising outside of NTX
A Dallas committee signals its support for Dallas PD spending more money on recruitment efforts around the state. It comes as the department works to increase the number of new police officer hires
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Who's next? Fans weigh in on search for next Cowboys coach
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the team will start immediately looking for new head coach to replace Mike McCarthy.
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Dallas emergency operations to remain active into Friday night
The city of Dallas says its emergency operations center will stay active at least through kick-off of Friday night’s Cotton Bowl game. David Goins has the update.
