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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Amid federal layoffs at HHS, critical funding for local utility assistance uncertain
Thousands of North Texans count on help to pay their utility bills, but now that’s in danger. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports on the funding concerns after after cutbacks at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Critical funding for utility assistance uncertain amid federal layoffs
An entire staff for a federal program has been laid off, making the future of utility assistance in Dallas County funding uncertain.
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Push for new precinct lines moves forward, Tarrant County Commissioners cast vote
The push to draw new precinct maps in Tarrant County continues.
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Tarrant County takes step toward redistricting county precincts
The push to draw new precinct maps in Tarrant County continues. Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare proposed an outside agency help ahead of the 2026 election to “make our commissioners more fair.” NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera was there for the vote.
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Federal funding changes lead to cuts at Dallas County Health and Human Services
Health leaders across the state have been keeping a close eye on the measles outbreak in Texas, just as as their own resources have been scaled back. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports the head of Dallas County Health and Human Services said a change in federal funding has led to layoffs and program cuts.
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Dallas County cancels 50 community vaccination events as DOGE cuts CDC, FDA jobs
The Trump administration’s decision to drastically reduce the federal workforce is impacting North Texas as dozens of vaccination events are canceled.
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Local and federal officials investigate pipe bombs found in Garland city park
Garland police confirm multiple live pipe bombs were found in a city park. Police and federal agents spent the past 24 hours clearing the scene and checking it before reopening it to local residents. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera updates us on the investigation into the explosives that were discovered on Sunday.
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Live bombs found along popular walking trail, Garland PD and FBI investigating
Multiple live bombs were found in Wynne Park Sunday morning, police said. Now the Garland Police Department and FBI are investigating.
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Highland Village residents voice water-safety concerns: ‘It smells like a chlorinated pool'
The city of Highland Village is kicking off its spring cleaning for its water system. According to city officials, the disinfection conversion of its water is aimed to increase conservation ahead of peak demand. “We had to do a lot of water flushing in the summer months when it’s peak demand,” Scott Kriston said. Kriston is the director of...
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North Texas residents concerned over water issues
Some North Texans are turning to bottled water because they say the water coming out of their faucets smells and tastes bad. A few residents in Highland Village say the water even feels different. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera talked with homeowners and city officials about what’s going on.
