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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$275 million estimated for new Dallas Police Academy project
The Dallas City Council could approve a land lease agreement next week, placing a new Dallas Police Academy on the UNT-Dallas campus.
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Timeline unclear for new police academy in Dallas
Dallas wants to build a new police academy on the UNT Dallas campus to help grow the department with up-to-date facilities. NBC 5’s David Goins reports the timeline to make that happen is a unclear.
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Dallas PD could lower minimum education requirements for officer candidates
The Dallas Police Department is one step closer to allowing high school graduates to apply to become an officer. NBC 5’s David Goins reports that currently, DPD requires 45 hours of college credit, but that could change soon.
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High school graduates could apply for Dallas Police Academy under proposal
Applicants without college experience would have a pathway to become a Dallas Police officer through a pilot program under consideration by the city of Dallas.
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‘Miracle Mile' makeover a mess for University Park businesses
Businesses along a popular University Park corridor say a long-planned construction project is driving away customers and affecting their bottom line.
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Construction causing concerns for some North Texas business owners
A long-planned road project is disrupting traffic, and business owners say their bottom line. It’s happening in University Park where a key corridor is undergoing a major makeover. David Goins has more.
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Life of kayaker killed on Grapevine Lake remembered with military tribute
A memorial service for Ava Moore was held Saturday.
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North Texas woman remembered with military tribute after fatal boating accident
Ava Moore’s memorial service was held Saturday. The service concluded with military honors, including a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps. NBC 5’s David Goins has the story.
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Federal agents detain three outside Dallas immigration court in stepped-up enforcement
Federal agents detained multiple individuals outside a Dallas immigration court Friday under new DOJ actions.
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Federal agents detain individuals outside Dallas immigration court under expedited removal
Plainclothes federal agents detained at least three people outside a Dallas immigration courtroom Friday. As part of a broader enforcement effort, officials dropped immigration cases and immediately took individuals into custody under the expedited removal policy—prompting concern from advocates about due process and asylum rights.
