Evan Anderson anchors NBC 5 Today on Saturday and Sunday mornings and also reports and anchors for NBC 5 Today during the week. He joined NBC 5 in February 2017.
Before returning to the Lone Star State, Evan was the weekend evening anchor at WBNS in Columbus, Ohio, a reporter at KWTV in Oklahoma City, an anchor and reporter at WVUE in New Orleans, and his first reporting job was at KATC in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Evan has had a hand in covering major news events like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill off the Louisiana coast in 2010. Evan was one of the first reporters at the Belle Chasse Naval Air station in Plaquemines Parish after the BP oil rig exploded and sunk. Evan was part of a news team which delivered wall to wall coverage, in what turned into the largest oil spill in United States history.
Evan is also no stranger to severe weather. He has covered a number of tornadoes and major hurricanes. He covered the aftermath of the EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, in May 2013 and Hurricanes Gustav, Ike and Isaac along the Gulf Coast.
Evan is a a proud graduate of Eastern Hills High School. He graduated from Dillard University in New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Business Management in 2008. He attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth in the Fall of 2005 after Hurricane Katrina flooded Dillard's campus. He returned to Dillard in the Spring of 2006.
While at Dillard University, Evan became managing editor for the student newspaper, “The Courtbouillon,” was president of the Dillard University Association of Black Journalists and was the Junior Class Vice President.
In his spare time, when Evan is not chasing down a story, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends all over North Texas, and reconnecting with his home teams, the Dallas Cowboys, Mavs, Rangers, and the Dallas Stars!
The Latest
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Creating a culture shift in schools across the country
A North Texas father is using the power of his own life story to encourage thousands of kids across the country to face and battle their own struggles
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North Texas father using his story to motivate students
A North Texas father is using the power of his own life story to encourage thousands of kids across the country to face and battle their own struggles. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson tells us more.
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Development continues in Downtown Fort Worth
Major construction projects are planned for Downtown Fort Worth as growth and development continues. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson tells us more.
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Cedar Hill ISD recognizes Teacher of the Year
A North Texas elementary school teacher is celebrating her recognition as teacher of the year, at the same school where she, herself, was a scholar.
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Cedar Hill ISD recognizes Teacher of the Year
A North Texas elementary school teacher was recognized as teacher of the year at the same school where she, herself, was a scholar, and that’s #SomethingGood.
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Dallas ISD superintendent advocated for replacing STAAR testing
Stephanie Elizalde now has the support from some local lawmakers about eliminating the STAAR test. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson tells us more.
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Search for capital murder suspect continues in Kaufman County
We’re learning new details this morning about the moments leading up to a capital murder suspect cutting off his ankle monitor on the Eve of the trial. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.
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Charges dropped against man in Parker County triple murder, another man arrested: Sheriff
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office says a man originally arrested in connection with the murder of three people killed days before Easter has been cleared and released, but another man has been arrest. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson reports the sheriff will hold a news conference Thursday to update the latest on the complex case.
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Widow pushes for new opioid warning label after husband's death
Texas lawmakers are now scrutinizing opioid drugs. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.
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School voucher bill heads to Texas Governor's desk
A controversial education bill is now just one signature away from becoming a law. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson tells us about the reaction to the school choice voucher bill.
