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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City's new parking requirements to help some Dallas business owners
One Dallas family says new rules around minimum parking requirements around the city may make it easier for them to open a new restaurant with a unique look. NBC 5’s David Goins has the story.
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Entrepreneur says new Dallas parking rules may help open fine dining concept
A recent city council vote approving changes to Dallas’ parking ordinance reduced minimums for bars and restaurants larger than 2,500 square feet, helps provide more clarity for businesses.
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Dallas City Council considers $1B loan for new convention center
Dallas is counting on a new convention center to draw in larger events and more business to downtown.
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Dallas reveals ambitious $3.5 billion plan for new convention center
Dallas is counting on a new convention center to draw in larger events and more business to downtown. NBC 5’s David Goins reports it’s an ambitious $3.5 billion vision – that the city council will be asked to kick-start this summer with a $1 billion loan.
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Dallas considers $1B loan to pay for convention center upgrades
Dallas’ vision for building a new convention center may include approving a $1 billion dollar loan to make it happen. NBC 5’s David Goins reports the city council will get a look at the proposal later this week.
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Dallas eyes $1B loan to jump-start convention center before World Cup
Dallas proposes $1B loan to launch convention center project before 2026 World Cup.
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Inflatable goes airborne at Mesquite ISD event, injuring students
A gust of wind sent an inflatable airborne at a Mesquite ISD field day, injuring students. The district is investigating. NBC 5’s David Goins has more.
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Mesquite ISD elementary students transported after bounce inflatable flips
Several students were injured after a wind gust lifted an inflatable at a Mesquite ISD school event.
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Dallas delays decision on proposed concrete plant near city park
Dallas delays decision on concrete plant near park amid health and zoning concerns.
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Dallas delays decision on concrete plant near park
Environmental concerns pause plans for a new concrete plant near West Dallas’ MoneyGram Park. City council seeks more time. NBC 5’s David Goins has more.
