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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Denton PD searching for driver involved in hit and run
Denton Police are looking for the driver of a dark-colored sedan that was involved in a hit-and-run that hospitalized two college students. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera spoke with neighbors about the incident.
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College students hospitalized after hit-and-run; Denton PD searching for driver
Denton Police are looking for the driver of a dark-colored sedan that was involved in a hit-and-run that hospitalized two college students.
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DFW cities spend big to fix potholes, make roads safer for drivers
Potholes are more than a nuisance—they’re damaging cars and straining city budgets. Fort Worth and Dallas are investing hundreds of thousands to repair road damage fast. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera shows how your report can lead to a smoother, safer commute.
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Dallas, Fort Worth crews race to tackle potholes plaguing drivers
Fort Worth and Dallas use mobile apps and quick repairs to tackle potholes across city streets.
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Fort Worth ISD considering closing another elementary school due to aging building
Parents of S.S. Dillow Elementary School in East Fort Worth said they are shocked that the campus could soon be shut down.
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FWISD explores shutting down S.S. Dillow Elementary
Fort Worth ISD is exploring the idea of shutting down S.S. Dillow Elementary on the city’s east side. However, this consideration is not part of the more than two dozen campuses set to close due to declining enrollment.
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Two women robbed at gunpoint during early morning walk in Fort Worth
Two women were robbed at gunpoint before sunrise Monday on a trail near Overton Park Drive in southwest Fort Worth. The suspect, still at large, reportedly emerged from a wooded area and stole a wedding ring valued at $7,000. As NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports, the incident has left neighbors shaken and prompted safety warnings from police.
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Gunman robs two women on Fort Worth trail, takes $7K wedding ring
A man with a gun robbed two women on a Fort Worth trail. One gave up her $7,000 wedding ring.
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Dallas native closing the gap in healthcare through tech and grants
Dallas native Jovelyn Castellanos is focused on healthcare innovation, helping female healthcare providers become entrepreneurs in STEM fields.
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Dallas woman works to close the gap in healthcare innovation through tech and grants
The City of Dallas continues to emerge as a leading tech hub welcoming entrepreneurs and startups and there’s one woman helping shake up the status quo, exclusively focusing on healthcare innovation. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports how her background and experience have helped shaped her journey.
