Meredith Yeomans joined NBC 5 in May 2015. She has lived in Collin County since 2012 and is proud to report stories from the place she calls home.
In 2014, she won the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters awards for "Best Spot Story" and "Best Series."
Originally from Florida, she received her degree in journalism from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Her broadcasting career began in radio in Tampa. She has held various roles at WFLA in Tampa, KTRK in Houston, KVTK in Phoenix and KTEN in Sherman.
Meredith's interests include sports, animals, film, fashion and facts.
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Teens dispute Dez Bryant's account of Southlake confrontation, share video
Two 19-year-olds say the former Cowboys star confronted them after a traffic dispute and deny his allegation that one threatened to shoot him. Video they provided shows Bryant knocking a phone from one teen’s hand. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has the story.
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Former Cowboys star Dez Bryant cited for assault after Southlake traffic dispute
Two 19-year-olds involved in the encounter are sharing their side of the story and video of what happened.
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Dallas County voter says he nearly couldn't vote despite having valid ID
He showed up to vote with a valid driver’s license — but poll workers couldn’t find his name. As early voting gets underway in Texas, one Dallas County voter says he nearly missed his chance to cast a ballot after running into an unexpected problem at his polling place. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans shares his experience and examines what could...
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Dallas Co. voter turned away at polling place after name couldn't be found, he says
The Dallas County Elections Office says he was on the Texas voter suspense list.
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Dallas police employee under investigation over alleged use of police vehicle
Why is a Dallas police employee still in her role while under investigation? Allison Hudson, a civilian public information officer with the Dallas Police Department, is under investigation after sources said she used a police vehicle equipped with lights and sirens. Now, the Dallas Police Association is questioning how the department is handling the investigation and why Hudson remains in...
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Dallas police face questions over investigation involving public information officer
The department’s assistant director of media relations is under investigation after sources say she allegedly used a police vehicle equipped with emergency lights and sirens.
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5 killed, including 4 children, in Van Zandt County house fire
Two tragedies, just hours apart, have shaken Van Zandt County. Five people, including four children, died in an overnight house fire. The devastating loss came within hours of a separate shooting that killed a county sheriff’s deputy and injured a police officer. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans reports from Van Zandt County with the latest on both tragedies.
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Community comes together for family of children, mother killed in Canton house fire
Four children and their mother were killed in early Wednesday’s house fire in Canton. Extended family members are now coming together for the 7-year old who survived the blaze.
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Mansfield Army veteran killed in Little Rock gas station shooting
James Parker, 74, was killed after being caught in gunfire between two suspects while traveling to Arkansas with his wife for a homecoming celebration. His church is remembering his life of service and generosity. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has the story.
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Mansfield couple's Arkansas trip turns tragic after gunfire erupts at gas station
James Parker, 74, was visiting Little Rock for a UTPB homecoming celebration when he was shot and killed
