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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Dallas skyline photographer confronts would-be burglar at home
Joseph Haubert, known for capturing striking images of the Dallas skyline, found himself in front of the lens after confronting a would-be burglar outside his loft. It was the second break-in in a week—and one that’s put his safety and creative work at risk. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has more.
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Dallas skyline photographer catches burglar on camera days after bike is stolen
Dallas photographer Joseph Haubert shares break-in scare after bike, gear stolen from loft.
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North Texas church's Father's Day prank goes viral
A lighthearted Father’s Day prank at a North Texas church has racked up over 10 million views in just one day. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has the story.
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200 dads wear same shirt to Coppell church on Father's Day
Coppell church dads show up in matching polos after a viral Father’s Day prank.
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New Dallas police chief discusses upcoming demonstrations with Latino community leaders
A nationwide protest — against ICE and immigration raids is coming to North Texas cities this weekend. On Thursday, the new Dallas police chief met with Latino community leaders to discuss the upcoming demonstrations. Meredith Yeomans has the story.
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Latino law enforcement, community leaders meet ahead of planned protests
A nationwide protest against ICE and immigration raids is coming to North Texas cities this weekend.
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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.
