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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Community remembers longtme radio personality Sam Putney
The family of longtime Dallas radio personality Sam Putney confirmed his passing on Monday. Putney was known as both a news personality and singer for a top-rated morning radio show in Dallas for years. His former colleagues are sharing his legacy.
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Friends and former colleagues remember Dallas radio legend Sam Putney
The family of longtime Dallas radio personality Sam Putney confirmed his passing on Monday.
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Latest housing data shows Dallas' need for more rental homes
The latest housing data shows Dallas’ progress in adding more rental properties falls well short of demand and the pain is being felt most by those who are trying to find affordable housing. NBC 5’s David Goins has the story.
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Housing report highlights need for more rental units in Dallas
The latest housing data shows Dallas’ progress in adding more rental properties falls well short of demand.
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Lots of moving parts before Dallas can name new police chief
A day after Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia announced he’s leaving for Austin, attention is shiting to who might be the department’s next leader. NBC 5’s David Goins looks at all the steps that need to be taken to hire a new permanent police chief.
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Hiring Dallas' next police chief linked to filling permanent city manager spot
Attention shifted Friday to who might next lead the Dallas Police Department when police chief Eddie Garcia leaves in November for Austin.
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Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia leaving for Austin
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is leaving the department after three and a half years. He’s now headed to Austin. NBC 5’s David Goins reports on the announcement.
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‘Our loss and Austin's gain': LULAC responds to Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia leaving his post
News broke Thursday that Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia would leave his post as Dallas’ top cop for a job in Austin. NBC 5’s David Goins talked to LULAC’s president about the suprising announcement.
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Dallas city leaders approve $5 billion budget
More money for hiring police and firefighters and the largest cut in the property tax rate in over 40 years are the highlights of a new $5 billion dollar budget approved by Dallas city leaders. NBC 5’s David Goins reports.
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Dallas City Council unanimously approves nearly $5 billion budget for 2025
The Dallas City Council voted 15-0 to approve the nearly $5 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year that begins October 1.