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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Snow makes for perfect picture in Downtown Dallas
Several people are out and about in Dallas as events continue at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera is live in Downtown Dallas.
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Last-minute trip for food ahead of the snow? Try small grocers
A small Fort Worth grocer is bustling as North Texans prepare for winter blast.
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North Texans stock up ahead of winter storm as stores rush to meet demand
Shoppers are hitting grocery stores across North Texas, stocking up on essentials as stores work to keep up with demand ahead of the season’s first winter storm. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.
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School districts monitor weather as snow chances grow
Dallas ISD is assessing conditions as snow forecasts increase, with schools weatherizing buildings and buses. A decision on potential delays or cancellations is expected by Wednesday afternoon. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.
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Will school districts cancel class this week ahead of possible snow? Here's how they decide
School districts in the area said they are still in the assessment and planning phase and a regular schedule should be assumed until further notice.
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North Texans prepare for freezing temperatures with last-minute precautions
As temps dip into the 20s, North Texans are stocking up on supplies to prevent burst pipes and outages, while others gear up for snowy fun ahead of Thursday’s forecast. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.
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North Texans brace for freezing weather, outages, and possible snow
North Texans prepare for freezing temps and possible snow, stocking up on essentials like faucet covers and propane as outages and icy roads hit some areas.
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FBI wraps up search of New Orleans terror suspect's home in Houston
The court-authorized search began Wednesday afternoon on the 1200 block of Crescent Peak Drive in Northeast Houston.
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FBI investigates home of suspect killed in police firefight
The FBI is searching the Houston home of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former Army staff sergeant and Afghanistan veteran, killed in a firefight with police after an attack. Investigators continue to piece together his history and potential motives.
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Suspected drunk driver kills 4, injures 3 on I-20 in Mesquite
Four people were killed and three others injured early New Year’s Day when a suspected drunk driver struck a group changing a tire on I-20 near FM 740 in Mesquite. The driver is in custody as the victims’ families mourn.
