David Goins is a native Texan who started with NBC-5 in October 2021 as a freelance reporter.
He joined the team full-time in June 2024 primarily covering Dallas-centered stories along with government at Dallas City Hall.
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David has over two decades of storytelling experience and has been reporting in North Texas since 2015. He’s covered the City of Dallas government, Dallas County Commissioners Court and stories within the Dallas Independent School District.
Prior to arriving in Dallas, David reported for stations in Arkansas and Missouri.
In Little Rock, he covered the state legislature and hosted a weekly statewide political interview program.
He has been recognized for his work with several Associated Press awards and two regional Edward R. Murrow awards for continuing coverage.
Additionally, he spent one academic year in the classroom as a teacher while pursuing an alternative certification through the TEA for secondary education.
David grew up in Houston and graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos with degrees in history and journalism. He got his first experience in a newsroom interning for the NBC affiliate in Austin during the Bush v. Gore campaign and historic electoral recount case.
When he’s not reporting, you might spot him on the baseball diamond, umpiring high school games around the Dallas area.
He’s a big fan of being a parent to his son and enjoying live music and sports.
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Coalition of current, former leaders warn against 3 Dallas charter amendments
Four former Dallas mayors stood together in opposition to three charter amendments on the November ballot.
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Former Dallas leaders unite in opposition to charter amendments on the November ballot
Four former Dallas mayors and city leaders came together in opposition to three charter amendments on the November ballot saying, if passed, the measures which cover police staffing and suing city officials, will hurt taxpayers and the city. NBC 5’s David Goins explains.
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Dallas County may move Rowlett early voting location
Dallas County says it may have to look at moving a polling location in Rowlett – over concerns about whether the building has a valid certificate of occupancy.
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Dallas County considers moving a polling location in Rowlett
Dallas County says it may have to look at moving a polling location in Rowlett – over concerns about whether the building has a valid certificate of occupancy. NBC 5’s David Goins reports it comes as Rowlett’s mayor pushes for a location he says has more space and parking.
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Dallas works with nonprofit to reduce unsheltered homeless 50% by 2026
Dallas city leaders say a targeted program to find housing for people living in downtown encampments is already showing results. NBC 5’s David Goins reports Housing Forward, the nonprofit overseeing the effort, says $30 million will help expand its ‘Street to Home’ outreach.
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Dallas aims to cut unsheltered homelessness by 50% by 2026
Housing Forward, the non-profit overseeing the effort, says $30 million will help expand the outreach beyond downtown Dallas.
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Dallas park director calls for changes in ‘flawed' Fair Park contract
There are calls for changes in how Fair Park is managed after recent disagreements between the nonprofit overseeing Fair Park and the company hired to run events. The city’s park director tells NBC 5’s David Goins change is needed now.
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Fair Park contract called ‘flawed,' Dallas park director calls for change
The director of Dallas Park and Recreation Department is calling for major changes to the contract between the city, the nonprofit that manages Fair Park, and the operator of events at the 277-acre Dallas landmark.
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Southwest Airlines outlines new vision to boost profits
More legroom and assigned seats, those are some of the big changes coming to Southwest Airlines. NBC 5’s David Goins reports there’s a bitter power struggle between company leaders and unhappy investors.
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Dallas Council approves $7.8 million contract with county jail
A discussion around the approval of a nearly $8 million jail contract, prompted some Dallas council members Wednesday to call for a committee to review investments the city makes with the county.