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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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.
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McKinney City Council shows support for FIFA World Cup training facility
The City of McKinney wants in on the World Cup action as North Texas hosts a total of nine matches including a semi-final match.
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McKinney puts its hat in the ring for a World Cup training site
The City of McKinney wants in on the World Cup action as North Texas hosts a total of nine matches including a semi-final match. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports FIFA is shopping around for training sites across Dallas-Fort Worth and McKinney is in the running.
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FIFA considers McKinney site for World Cup training facility
A McKinney training facility hopes to be a training site for teams competing in the 2026 World Cup.
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Woman identified and charged with arson following deadly fire at Dallas mobile home park
Dallas Police have arrested and charged 38-year-old Mirsa Lopez with arson with the intent to damage a home.
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Lewisville ISD examines possible school mergers or closures
Concern grows because of discussions about school mergers and possible closures in the Lewisville ISD. It’s happening in other North Texas districts as schools look to save money and make operations more efficient. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports 20 campuses are up for review.
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Lewisville ISD considering changes for 20 of its schools
In Lewisville, the school district is exploring ways to cut costs after projecting a $4.5-million shortfall for the 2024-2025 school year.
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North Texas teen, content creator gets praises from NFL stars
In Celina, a high schooler is gaining attention for his work in sports media, from recording Friday night lights at Celina High to capturing some of the biggest names in the NFL. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera is in Celina with the story.
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Celina teen's videos win praise from NFL stars, including Cowboys' Dak Prescott
A high school student from Celina, Texas, is making waves in the world of sports media and digital content creation.