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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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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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.
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Panel directs city, home builders to find compromise on Elm Thicket zoning cases
A quasi-judicial panel directed the city of Dallas and a home builder to reach a compromise that will allow the completion of a partially built duplex.
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Elm Thicket zoning issus leave new Dallas homes in limbo
A zoning mess in a historic neighborhood near Dallas Love Field continues, leaving new homes with an uncertain future. A little-known judicial board says the city and home builders must find a compromise. NBC 5’s David Goins explains what’s unfolding in the Elm Thicket neighborhood.
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Social media post highlights Deep Ellum business concerns during construction
Businesses along Commerce Street in Deep Ellum say foot traffic has seen a marked decline since construction started in front of their businesses earlier this summer.
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Deep Ellum businesses struggle through Commerce Street construction project
Deep Ellum restaurant operators say a major constructon project on Commerce Street is having a major impact to their business. NBC 5’s David Goins has an update and one business reminding customers it is still open.
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Residents say Downtown Dallas high-rise shooting highlights ongoing crime issues
A day after a shooting injured three people inside Dallas’s Continental Building, residents say while violence is not common, the shooting highlights ongoing crime issues.
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Neighbors say Thursday's shooting at Continental Building draws attention to ongoing crime issues
Dallas detectives continue to work to piece together a shooting that injured three people in downtown including a Dallas ISD student. Neighbors who live in the Continental Building on Commerce tell NBC 5’s David Goins Thursday’s violence is drawing needed attention to ongoing crime issues there.
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Dallas City Council advances $142 million contract for new convention center design
Dallas leaders want a new downtown convention center to do more than just host events but also serve to connect downtown to its neighbors. On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council approved $141.5 million for architectural and engineering design work for the new Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The city broke ground on the new convention center on June 26. Carlos…