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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Strong storms more through North Texas causing flooded streets
Strong storms move through North Texas Monday with some areas including Dallas and Collin counties are under a flash flood warning. NBC 5 crews report from across the area.
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Man found guilty of murder in death of romantic rival
A man found guilty of murdering a registered nurse and grad student from UT Arlington has been sentenced to life in prison.
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North Texas man receives life in prison after guilty verdict in killing of UTA grad student
Jorge Esparza, the man accused of stalking and killing a romantic rival was found guilty Wednesday morning after a reset murder trial in Dallas County. He was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday afternoon after the jury heard witnesses during the punishment phase of the trial.
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North Texas man found guilty of murder in killing of romantic rival gets life in prison
The man accused of stalking and killing his romantic rival was found guilty Wednesday morning after a reset murder trial in Dallas County.
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Trial begins again for man accused of stalking and killing UTA grad student
A Dallas County murder was reset for Tuesday morning for Jorge Esparza, the man accused of stalking and killing his romantic rival.
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UTA nursing student murder trial restarts
A man accused of stalking and killing a North Texas nurse is back in the court room for a second time. The first trial came to an abrupt stop in April after an alleged panic attack and comments made by the judge. It was declared as a mistrial. Now on the first day of the trial the suspect took the...
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North Texas school district uses robot to paint lines on sports fields
Robots are taking over football fields. The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District has hired a robot that paints like a professional. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.
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Robotic field painter keep local athletes in line
A job that typically requires four crew members and several hours to complete is completed in minutes by Turf Tank’s robotic field painter.
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Celina High School kicker overcomes adversity on and off the field
Celina High School celebrates homecoming hoping to extend their winning streak against Paris High School. The occasion even more meaningful for Celina’s kicker who’s had an incredible season even after health complications forced him to sit out the first three games of the season. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera explains.
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Celina HS kicker tackles adversity on and off the field
This week’s Friday night lights are extra special in Celina as the Bobcats kicker readies for homecoming after facing adversity on and off the field.
