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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Gov. Greg Abbott deploys Texas National Guard in response to protests
Governor Greg Abbott has deployed the Texas National Guard in the wake of anti-ICE protests. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans reports on what we know about the deployment.
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One man arrested in Monday night's anti-ICE protest
We are learning more about the moment one man was arrested during Monday night’s demonstration, marking a turning point in the tone of the protest.
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Details released into protestor's arrest in west Dallas
A tense scene in west Dallas took a dramatic turn Monday night around the time Gerardo Velasquez, 27, was arrested.
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Federal employee charged with attempted capital murder after officials say he put pills into girlfriend's drink
Disturbing allegations of a federal employee forcing his pregnant girlfriend to have an abortion she didn’t want. Justin Banta faces an attempted capital murder charge in Tarrant County — where officials say he secretly put Plan C pills into his girlfriend’s drink at a coffee shop last year. Meredith Yeomans has details and a response from Banta’s attorney.
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DOJ worker accused of spiking pregnant girlfriend's drink with abortion pills
Disturbing allegations are coming to light about a federal employee forcing his pregnant girlfriend to have an abortion she didn’t want.
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Black bear caught on camera in North Texas town of Savoy
A young black bear sighting is causing a big stir in the North Texas town of Savoy. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans talked to people about the Fannin County town’s unusual visitor.
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Black bear sighting confirmed in North Texas town
A black bear sighting is causing a big stir in the North Texas town of Savoy in Fannin County.
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After 5 years, Plano's Katy Trail Outpost opens expanded patio
After about five years of planning and construction, new patios at the Katy Trail Icehouse, known as the Outpost, in Plano are now open.
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Plano's Katy Trail Outpost opens expanded patio
It is prime patio weather and a North Texas restaurant with an iconic name is ready to expand theirs. After about five years of planning and construction, new patios at the Katy Trail Icehouse Outpost, known as the Outpost, in Plano are now open. “We’re everybody’s backyard,” said owner Buddy Cramer. The Outpost is known for its chill vibe,...
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How the travel ban is affecting families and sports in North Texas
Now to the far reaching effects of President Trump’s new travel ban. It targets a dozen countries — mainly in Africa and the Middle East. Also on the list: Haiti — a nation playing the U.S in a high-profile soccer match in Arlington later this month. Meredith Yeomans has more on that — and the impact on one family...
