Maria Guerrero

Maria Guerrero joined NBC5 as a general assignment reporter in February 2017.

Texas is her home state. Maria was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, but was raised in Lufkin, Texas, since she was an infant.

She knew she wanted to be a journalist while on a 6th grade field trip to her local news station: KTRE-TV. Seeing the amount of work that went on behind the scenes to bring the news of the day to the public, as well as observing the process of asking tough questions and getting answers "sold" her on journalism.

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She went from reporting for Hudson Middle and High School journalism programs to working as a production assistant at local news stations throughout high school and college.

Maria earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a double minor in Spanish and International Studies with a concentration in Latin America from Louisiana State University.

She’s quick to give you a, “Geaux Tigers!”

Maria worked her way up from production assistant to on-air general assignment reporter at WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while still in college.

She then made her way to Madison, Wisconsin, where she worked as a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at WISC-TV.

Maria covered Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium and even interviewed the parents of Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers at the Stockyards Station when the cattle drive was cancelled because of the icy conditions.

Maria then worked at KOB-TV in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a general assignment reporter and weekend morning anchor, where her love for green chiles was born.

She then made her way to the Pacific Northwest and KIRO-TV in Seattle, Washington, as a general-assignment reporter, then weekend morning anchor.

Maria loves Seattle, but “home was calling.”

Another reason Maria is thrilled to call DFW and NBC 5 home, is the opportunity to move into Spanish-language news by contributing reports to NBC 's sister station, Telemundo 39.

Maria is a devoted daughter, a doting aunt and passionate journalist.

She’s active on Twitter and Facebook, so stop by and say ‘Howdy!’

The Latest

Little Elm Mar 25

Little Elm police release new video of suspects in deadly teen shooting

Months after a Frisco teen was killed at a house party, Little Elm police share new surveillance video in hopes of identifying suspects. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the story.

Little Elm Mar 25

Police, Mom ask for help in 2023 house party that claimed life of Frisco teen

There have been no arrests made in a 2023 fatal shooting during a house party in Little Elm, now police need help catching those responsible.

Tesla Mar 24

Police investigate incendiary devices found at Tesla showroom in Austin

Austin police are investigating after suspicious devices were discovered at a Tesla showroom Monday. It’s the latest in a string of incidents nationwide targeting Tesla vehicles and CEO Elon Musk. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports from Dallas, where some Tesla owners say they’ve also experienced backlash.

Dallas Mar 21

Day-long cross-county crime spree ends in Trinity Groves

In Dallas, police say a tense standoff Thursday night ended with the arrest of a convicted bank robber. He’s accused of going on a cross-county crime spree. The drama in Trinity Groves was captured by neighbors. Maria Guerrero has the details.

Crime and Courts Mar 21

Convicted bank robber accused in cross county crime spree; SWAT standoff

Dallas police say a tense standoff Thursday night ended with the arrest of a convicted bank robber accused of going on a cross-county crime spree.

TCU Mar 20

TCU women's basketball returns to NCAA Tournament after 15 seasons

TCU women’s basketball returns to March Madness as a No. 2 seed, ending a 15-season tournament drought.

basketball Mar 20

Excitement builds as TCU women's basketball returns to NCAA Tournament

TCU is hosting the first and second rounds of the NCAA Women’s Tournament—and the Horned Frogs are back in the Big Dance for the first time in 15 seasons. Fans, players, and coaches share their excitement ahead of the tournament tipoff. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the story.