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
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What to know before you cast your vote
You’re on mute when you don’t vote: That’s the message from the Dallas County elections department as we approach the opening of polls Monday. David Goins shows us what you need to know before you cast your ballot.
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Supporters say Willie Nelson endorsement helps Dallas pot measure ahead of vote
Voters will decide if Dallas becomes the latest – and largest – city in Texas to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession. Supporters of the measure say the endorsement of Texas music icon Willie Nelson could be a huge lift to drive voter turnout.
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Willie Nelson joins call for Dallas to decriminalize marijuana possession
Voters will decide if Dallas becomes the latest – and largest – city in Texas to decriminalize misdemeanor marijuana possession. NBC 5’s David Goins reports supporters are calling the endorsement of Texas music icon Willie Nelson a huge lift to drive voter turnout.
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Dallas City Council looks for solution to Fair Park management contract dispute
Representatives from the non-profit Fair Park First and park operator OVG360 offered differing perspectives on the $5.7 million in donor funds used to cover day-to-day expenses.
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New questions surround the use of money intended for Fair Park revitalization
There are questions over how money intended for revitalization at Dallas’ Fair Park has been spent. NBC 5’s David Goins reports this all comes after a report revealed nearly $6 million dollars for long-term projects were instead used to cover day-to-day costs.
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Lawyers and lawmakers fight to stop Texas from executing Robert Roberson
There are renewed calls for Gov. Greg Abbott to pause the Oct. 17 execution of an East Texas man convicted of shaking his 2-year-old to death more than two decades ago. NBC 5’s David Goins reports attorneys for Robert Roberson and a growing number of state lawmakers say his death sentence is based on ‘junk science’ and took his case...
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Report finds $5.7 million in donor funds misspent at Dallas' Fair Park
The nonprofit managing Fair Park says the operator it contracted with, Oak View Group, misallocated $5.7 million in donor funds to cover day-to-day expenses.
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Fair Park First audit due Wednesday afternoon
Dallas city leaders may soon have a clearer picture if money intended to renovate Fair Park has been spent correctly. NBC 5’s David Goins reports the nonprofit overseeing the Dallas landmark is expected to release audit findings Wednesday afternoon.
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Memo reveals dispute between state lawmaker and city over $20 million park grant
Twenty million in federal grant dollars to help southern Dallas parks is slowed down amid an ongoing dispute over how the money should be spent.
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Growing concerns over $20M in funding to improve parks and cultural sites in Dallas
There are growing concerns over how slow $20 million to help southern Dallas parks is being spent. The deadline to use the federal funds is the end of 2024. NBC 5’s David Goins explains the disagreement between a state representative and staff at the City of Dallas that spilled out into the open at city hall.