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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Firefighters rescue workers trapped on top of Burleson cell phone tower
A worker is now safe after being stuck on top of a cell tower in Burleson just south of Fort Worth. NBC 5’s David Goins reports on the dramatic rescue Friday afternoon.
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Critically injured tower worker rescued; power restored in Burleson
A significant portion of Burleson is without power due to an emergency rescue at a cell phone tower.
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Dallas hires Kimberly Tolbert as city manager
The new Dallas City Manager says she’s ready to go in her new position. NBC 5’s David Goins reports, on Wednesday afternoon, the city council voted to hire Kimberly Tolbert to Dallas’s top government job.
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Kimberly Tolbert named Dallas' new city manager
Kimberly Tolbert beat out two other candidates and takes over the role of Dallas city manager full-time after serving as the interim since last May.
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Kimberly Tolbert named Dallas city manager
The Dallas City Council, with a 13-2 vote, appointed Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as city manager on Wednesday, ending a nearly year-long search for the city’s top job.
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Urgency called for in developing Dallas' bike plan
Dallas says it wants to expand the number of bike lane miles to create connectivity to existing lanes and enhance transportation options as the city grows.
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When will Dallas see more bike lanes in the city?
The city of Dallas wants to expand the number of bike lane miles to add more transportation options as the city grows. But there’s concern about just how quickly the city can make it happen. NBC 5’s David Goins has the story.
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Texans remember Cecile Richards, former head of Planned Parenthood, daughter of Ann Richards
Cecile Richards, who led Planned Parenthood for over a decade, lost her battle with cancer on Monday.
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North Texas prepares to help during cold snap
Bitter temperatures are coming to North Texas and cities have started preparing. David Goins shows us the preparations underway aimed at keeping people and pipes – protected.
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North Texas prepares for cold temperatures
We have one more evening before the latest round of bitterly cold temperatures roll into North Texas. David Goins shows us the preparations underway aimed at keeping people and pipes – protected.