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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North Texas veteran and service dog will be in Tournament of Roses Parade
One North Texan will represent veterans from around the country next week at the Tournament of Roses Parade in California. NBC 5’s David Goins reports he’ll have a life-changing companion by his side.
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North Texan veteran and service canine ‘Priscilla' to appear in Rose Parade
Retired Army Sergeant Steve Blackman and his service canine were selected to represent service members at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day.
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Heavy rains bring flash flooding to Dallas for second time in a week
Heavy rains in North Texas prompted Flash Flood warnings in Dallas County Thursday. NBC 5’s David Goins talked to Dallas residents who ventured out White Rock spillway to see the rush of water from the flooding rain.
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Heavy rains prompt flash flood warning in Dallas for second time this week
Heavy rains in North Texas prompted Flash Flood warnings in several counties on Thursday as storms rolled across the region for the second time this holiday week.
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North Texans make last-minute buys on rainy Christmas Eve
Most North Texas grocery stores are open for a few more hours and even with heavy rain much of the day, we found plenty of people out making those last-minute decisions.
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Last minute gifts and meals mark rainy Christmas Eve in North Texas
Shoppers in North Texas had more than parking lots and traffic to navigate the day before Christmas as storms moved in across the area much of Tuesday.
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Search committee narrows down finalists for Dallas city manager
The search for Dallas’ next city manager has been narrowed down to three semifinalists the Dallas City Council committee announced Monday. NBC 5’s David Goins has the latest updates on the search.
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Three semifinalists announced for Dallas city manager
Three semifinalists will be in Dallas the second weekend of January for community meetings and in-depth interviews with the city council before an expected hiring of a finalist on Jan. 15.
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South Oak Cliff High School football team looking to be a Texas dynasty
South Oak Cliff High takes the field in just over an hour, aiming for a third state title for the Dallas ISD school in four years. What started as making history, could be one win away from a Texas football dynasty. David Goins has more.
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Letter demands Dallas remove board and commission members overstaying terms
Michael Northrup, a civil attorney who lives in Belmont Addition in east Dallas, wrote the letter and asked for the immediate removal of any board member who refuses to resign.
