Alicia Barrera joined NBC 5 in December 2022 as a general assignments reporter for NBC 5 and Telemundo 39.
Alicia is a first-generation Mexican-American fluent in both Spanish and English. She was born in East Dallas, raised in Coppell and spent holidays with her family in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Before joining NBC 5, she reported and anchored in San Antonio for KSAT 12 News. During her four years in the Alamo City, Alicia reported on stories that centered around the Hispanic, Latino and Chicano communities. She also covered the aftermath of the Uvalde elementary school massacre, highlighting the efforts of neighbors, survivors and local leaders to rebuild their town.
She also anchored several nationally syndicated parades including the Day of the Dead Parade in 2021, Fiesta Flambeau Parade 2022 and Muertos Fest 2023.
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Prior to her time in San Antonio, she worked as a Spanish-language multimedia journalist in the Rio Grande Valley for Telemundo 40. Her work along the Texas-Mexico border earned Alicia several Lone Star Emmy awards. Her efforts focused on the immigration crisis, influx of unaccompanied minors, visits from senior White House Officials and the effect of immigration and militarization of the border in local communities.
She also covered high-profile cases including of John Feit, the former priest convicted of murdering a local schoolteacher.
Alicia got her start in news as a graphics editor and multimedia journalist for Telemundo 60 in San Antonio in 2015 while completing her bachelor’s degree. She graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio with a bachelor’s in mass communications journalism and a minor in Spanish.
Alicia is excited to be back in Dallas to connect with the communities across North Texas. She loves to keep connected with viewers through social media, especially Instagram.
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Pop-up art galleries bring new life to vacant spaces in Deep Ellum
A new initiative in Deep Ellum is transforming vacant storefronts into pop-up art galleries, giving local artists affordable spaces to showcase their work. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera speaks with one of the first artists to benefit from the program.
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More than 2,000 migrants pass US Naturalization exam thanks to one teacher
A North Texas woman has helped more than 2,000 permanent residents prepare for the U.S. Naturalization exam on their path to citizenship.
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Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County loses $1.5M in federal funds
Pandemic-relief funding cuts leave North Texas senior programs struggling to maintain essential services.
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North Texas senior services impacted by federal funding cuts
Pandemic-relief funding cuts are forcing Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County to reduce services, including meal deliveries, leaving many older adults at risk. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.
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North Texas woman has helped thousands on their path to U.S. citizenship
A North Texas woman retired from the world of medicine and grant writing to teach permanent residents about the history of the U.S. and prepare them for an interview of a lifetime. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera explains how she helps thousands prepare for the U.S. citizenship test.
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Las Vegas Sands wins key vote for Irving resort project, but casino dreams face uphill battle
In a 5-4 vote, the commission approved the zoning changes tied to a potential resort casino owned by Las Vegas Sands Corporation.
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Irving approves rezoning for a mixed-use development, could a new Mavs arena and casino be in our future?
The potential for a resort casino and new arena for the Dallas Mavericks in Irving lives on. Early Tuesday morning, the Irving Planning and Zoning Commission approved the rezoning of two developments. Still, experts tell NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera chances of a casino in Texas remain slim for the near future.
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Neighbors remember 5-year-old Granbury student hit and killed by school bus
A Granbury ISD student died after being hit by his school bus. Neighbors remember the child’s spunk and energy. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the story.
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Granbury ISD pre-K student hit, killed by school bus, according to Texas DPS
An Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy student has died after they were hit by a Granbury ISD school bus Monday morning, the district says.
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Wildfire burns 8 acres in Wise County
At least ten homes were evacuated Friday afternoon after a grass fire quickly spread through a neighborhood just outside Springtown in Wise County.
