Katy Blakey anchors NBC 5 News weekend evenings and reports during the week. An Emmy Award-winning reporter, Katy's work has also been honored with Lone Star Emmy nominations, including Best News Anchor, and recognized by the Oklahoma Associated Press. Katy, a North Texas native, joined the NBC 5 team in January of 2015.
No stranger to breaking news or severe weather, Katy solo-anchored live coverage of the early morning attack on Dallas Police Headquarters and hours-long stand-off. She covered the national outpouring of support for five DPD officers killed while protecting a peaceful protest in downtown Dallas and traveled to Houston for President George H. W. Bush’s memorial services.
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On the coast as Hurricane Harvey made landfall, she provided extensive coverage of rescue and relief operations as the storm caused catastrophic flooding in the Houston area. From endearing "Texas Connects Us" stories to following a young cancer patient bring smiles, hope and congressional attention to much needed funding for childhood cancer research to reporting from the mass shooting tragedies in Orlando and Las Vegas, Katy understands the privilege of reporting local and national news to her hometown community.
Previously, Katy co-anchored the weekday morning news and reported for KOCO in Oklahoma City, OK. The first reporter on the scene of a deadly medical helicopter crash, her reporting also included a hostage situation ending with the rescue of a six-year-old girl, devastating wildfires and severe storms. She tracked rare twin tornadoes, covered multiple tornado outbreaks, reported on the wide-scale destruction and heroic rescue operations left by a massive EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma and President Obama's tour of damaged communities.
Katy began her career as a reporter and anchor for KTEN-TV in Denison, Texas, where her investigative reports into private jail funding led to resignations and changes in local law enforcement.
Born and raised in McKinney, Katy is a proud graduate of McKinney High School (Go Lions!) and Southern Methodist University (Go Mustangs!). She graduated president of her class with a BA in journalism and political science and interned for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA during the political convention in Boston. Grateful, Katy volunteers her time raising funds for student scholarships.
Katy grew up cheering on the Cowboys and Rangers and lives in Dallas with her husband, an attorney and North Texas native. She enjoys taking walks around White Rock Lake with her dog, Huckleberry, and loves being home with family and friends.
The Latest
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School choice Texas debate: Should tax dollars fund private education?
An all-day debate on school choice. One of the biggest issues before lawmakers are centered in Austin. Should tax dollars be used for private education? NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has the latest from the state capitol.
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Texas Senate debates controversial school choice bill
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick warned lawmakers at the state capitol on Wednesday that the debate over school choice could last well into the night.
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Boil water notice lifted in Lewisville after weekend water line break
A boil water notice in Lewisville has been lifted after a major water line break left residents and businesses scrambling. Schools were forced to close, and local restaurants had to adjust. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has more.
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Kelsea Ballerini on joining ‘The Voice'
‘The Voice’ returns to NBC for a new season with new and returning faces. Michael Bublé, John Legend and Adam Levine are back and they’re joined by a brand new face, rookie coach Kelsea Ballerini. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey chatted with her about it.
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Boil water notice lifted in Lewisville
The City of Lewisville lifted its boil water notice. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports the city says it’s safe for residents to use the water again, after they flush their water systems first.
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Denton Central Appraisal District working through backlog of homestead exemptions
A backlog of paperwork at the Denton Central Appraisal District is delaying property tax relief for some homeowners. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey explains.
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‘Please be patient:' Denton Central Appraisal District working through backlog of homestead exemptions
A backlog of paperwork at the Denton Central Appraisal District is delaying property tax relief for some homeowners.
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Dallas restaurant to open its doors to diners and opportunities for workers
Good food for a good cause. That’s the mission behind a restaurant that will soon open its doors on Dallas’ MLK Bulevard jst blocks from the iconic Forest Theater. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey gives us a sneak peek at Ruthie’s Café.
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Crews continue to work to repair gas leak in Dallas
Neighbors in parts of north Dallas woke to a strong smell of natural gas. A leak at Inwood and Forest forced some businesses to close and work is still happening to fix it. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has more.
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Fort Worth braces for winter weather
In Fort Worth road crews are bracing for the first winter storm of the season. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports from I-35 with the latest.