David Goins

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.

The Latest

Dallas Apr 18

Six Dallas firefighters hospitalized after battling house fire Friday

Six Dallas firefighters were sent to the hospital with throat irritation and breathing issues after a chlorine tank burned in a house fire Friday afternoon. It happened in a neighborhood just north of Love Field. Investigators want to know why the chlorine was in the house. David Goins has the update.

Dallas County Apr 17

Dallas ISD adding more security to North Texas high school

Dallas ISD says it will have a new layer of security with more staff posted at every door at Wilmer-Hutchins High School for the rest of the year. It’s one response the district shared – even as its police chief admitted, he doesn’t know if Tuesday’s shooting that injured four students was preventable.

Gun Violence Apr 18

Dallas ISD adding security at Wilmer-Hutchins for all entry doors

Officials with the Dallas Independent School District said Thursday it will add enough personnel to Wilmer-Hutchins High School to ensure that each of the 13 entry doors on campus is staffed at all times while school is in session.

Dallas County Apr 16

17-year-old charged in connection to Wilmer Hutchins HS shooting

The 17 year old shooter accused of firing shots at Wilmer Hutchins High School Tuesday afternoon has been charged as an adult. The criminal investigation is ongoing as many questions remain.

Dallas Apr 15

Second school shooting in two years at Dallas ISD high school

A shooting inside Wilmer-Hutchins High School left four wounded, marking the second time in two years the school has experienced gun violence. Thankfully, all injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. NBC 5 has team coverage, including reaction from students and parents.

Apr 15

Wilmer-Hutchins H.S. shooting team coverage: What happened, families react and security concerns

Dallas Fire-Rescue says four people were taken to the hospital, three with gunshot wounds after a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins H.S. Monday. NBC 5’s David Goins, Alicia Barrera and Wayne Carter bring team coverage of what happened, families reunited and security concerns at this Dallas ISD school.