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.
The Latest
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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.
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Investigation underway after workers were shocked and injured on the job
Two men are in the hospital after they were shocked at work. It happened inside a Lake Worth business on White Street. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports both workers were rushed to the hospital.
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Two men hospitalized after electrical shock, Lake Worth PD says
On Thursday afternoon, two men were rushed to the hospital after they came in contact with electrical lines.
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Final farewell to former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia at Dallas City Hall
Police Chief Eddie Garcia got his final farewell at Dallas City Hall Wednesday. Garcia officially retires and trades in the badge for a suit to become an Assistant City Manager in Austin. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports on how city leaders said thanks.
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Eddie Garcia wears Dallas police uniform one final time before moving to Austin
Now former Dallas Police Chief Eddie García received a final farewell from the Dallas City Council Wednesday afternoon.
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Texas kicks off an 12-day early voting period on Oct. 21
As we enter the final stretch, a historic turnout is anticipated at the polls. The Texas Secretary of State says 18.6 million Texans are registered to vote, more than a million more than in the 2020 elections. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.
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12-day early voting stretch begins Monday in Texas
As Election Day nears, a historic turnout is anticipated at the polls. The Texas Secretary of State said 18.6 million Texans are registered to vote, an increase of more than a million from the 2020 elections.