Tahera Rahman joined NBC 5 in September 2023. She comes from Austin, where she reported largely on business, housing, and development for KXAN News. She covered historic events, including the 2021 winter storm and the Uvalde mass shooting. Tahera earned the TV multimedia journalist of the year award from the Texas Association of Broadcasters in 2022 for her reporting at KXAN.
Before that, Tahera was a producer, and then reporter, at WHBF-TV in the Quad Cities in Illinois and Iowa, where she reported on the historic 2019 flood and several 2020 political campaign rallies. She earned the Illinois Broadcasters Association's Broadcast Excellence Award for one of her features there on a small, rural farm that transformed into a concert hall at night. It remains one of her favorite stories to date!
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When she made her on-air debut in 2018, Tahera not only fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a TV news reporter, but she also broke a historic barrier, becoming the first full-time TV reporter to wear a hijab, or headscarf, on a mainstream American network. Now, she loves sharing her passion for storytelling with others and encouraging our next generation of journalists. She's been honored by many groups, including the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations' National Women Achievements Award, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations' American Muslim Trailblazer award.
When she’s not researching stories and meeting her neighbors (y'all) in the field, Tahera loves spending time with her new baby and her husband, a local TV sports reporter. They enjoy hiking together, discovering new coffee shops, and eating their way through the top Texas barbecue lists.
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Roosevelt HS in Dallas ISD closed Friday after two students shot off-campus
Roosevelt High School in Dallas will be closed on Friday after a shooting incident took place on Thursday evening.
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Car falls into Trinity River in Dallas
A driver was able to walk away after an 18-wheeler allegedly rammed his car along a bridge until it was forced over the edge, with him still inside.
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Witnesses: Car pinned, dragged by 18-wheeler before going over bridge
A driver was able to walk away after an 18-wheeler allegedly rammed his car along a bridge until it was forced over the edge, with him still inside.
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Studio 6 pauses opening next to Keller school
Keller ISD is fighting a new motel opening near an elementary school. The city approved the project and sent proper notifications, but the district may use a controversial legal strategy to end the fight. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports.
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Hotel company raises white flag in battle against Keller ISD and parents
The contentious battle for a piece of land next to Basswood Elementary School in far north Fort Worth may soon be over.
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More police patrols at Fort Worth Stockyards
One of Fort Worth’s most iconic spots is getting more face-time with police.
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Police increase patrol in Fort Worth Stockyards
The Fort Worth Stockyards is a well-known city destination and is becoming increasingly popular as summer approaches. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports that in the past few weeks, the police have increased their presence in the area.
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Crashes double as heavy rain pours down in DFW
On this rainy Saturday, there was a lot of water on the road, making many cars drive slowly. The storms also kept first responders busy. Tahera Rahman from NBC 5 gives us an overview of the weather emergencies throughout the day.
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MedStar crash responses more than double during DFW rain downpour
A nearly constant downpour in Dallas-Fort Worth kept first responders busy on Saturday.
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Arlington police expand investigation into deaths at unlicensed living homes
Arlington police say they’re now investigating at least 20 deaths linked to one woman. Last month, they announced 49-year-old Regla Becquer faced allegations of abuse, neglect, theft and fraud all tied to her unlicensed assisted living company. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports police are not just investigating the deaths but also one victim’s will too.
