Ahraya Burns is a Journalist and Digital Producer for NBC Dallas- Fort Worth. She contributes to the NBC 5 newscasts, website, and social media accounts including breaking news, sports and entertainment stories. Ahraya studied Journalism at Grambling State University and served as a newscast producer in Dallas for several years before joining NBC 5.
She is also a part of the NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) organization and has won two Lone Star Emmy Awards during her career journey.
The Latest
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Jasmine Crockett named national co-chair of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign
The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz presidential campaign has secured representation from North Texas, with Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, announcing on Wednesday night that she has been named the campaign’s national co-chair.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Dallas over State Fair's gun policy
In early August, the State Fair of Texas unveiled its revised policy, which prohibits the carriage of firearms within Fair Park by individuals who are not active or retired law enforcement officers.
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H-E-B announces plans to open first Dallas County store
H-E-B is on a rapid expansion spree in North Texas, following its announcement to open a new store in Irving.
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Shaq's Big Chicken restaurant gets opening date for first DFW location
The Las Vegas-based restaurant, founded in 2018, is set to open in Fort Worth this September.
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Popular Texas rapper BeatKing dies after losing consciousness during radio takeover
It’s a sad day for Texas Hip Hop– popular Houston rapper Justin “BeatKing” Riley has died, multiple sources confirm.
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Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at age 74
Jackson Lee, who has represented Texas’ 18th Congressional District for nearly three decades, revealed her battle with pancreatic cancer in June.
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Comedian, Dallas native B. Simone returns home for comedy tour with special guests
Comedian, actress and entrepreneur B. Simone will bring her first-ever headlining theater show to North Texas on June 13.
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Exclusive: Founder discusses significance of TwoGether Land Festival in Dallas
With less than 24 hours to go until artists like Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Jeezy, and The Dream take the stage at Fair Park during Memorial Day weekend, the festival founder Jason “J” Carter sat down with NBC 5’s Ahraya Burns to discuss the significance of creating a cultural hub for celebrating music and unity in Dallas.
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J. Carter highlights importance of Black culture at TwoGether Land Fest in Dallas
The inaugural TwoGether Land 2024 Festival will soon fill Dallas’s historic Fair Park this Memorial Day weekend with music, food, and travelers from all over.
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Dallas Cowboys select Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton after trading down in NFL draft
The Dallas Cowboys took Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton with the 29th pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, trading down five spots while targeting a group that lost two starters to free agency.
