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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Assistant Police Chief Michael Igo named interim chief as Garcia leaves for Austin
Dallas’ Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert named Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo as interim police chief. The move comes as outgoing Police Chief Eddie Garcia leaves for Austin. NBC 5’s David Goins got reaction to the choice.
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Dallas names Michael Igo as interim police chief to replace Eddie Garcia
Dallas has named an interim police chief to lead the department until a permanent replacement is found for outgoing Chief Eddie Garcia.
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Concerns over digital kiosks coming to Downtown Dallas sidewalks
How you navigate around Downtown Dallas on foot may change in the next few years. The City of Dallas is exploring adding digital kiosks to sidewalks, but NBC 5’s David Goins reports there are concerns about making the city more unfriendly for pedestrians.
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Dallas City Council consideration of digital kiosks possible later this year
The City of Dallas is exploring adding digital kiosks to sidewalks, but there are concerns about making the city more unfriendly for pedestrians.
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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.