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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New space to bring new opportunities for those dealing with homelessness
The next major piece to addressing homelessness is now open in northeast Dallas. As NBC 5’s David Goins shows us, an old hotel remodel brings about new opportunities for those calling it home now.
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New housing option for former homeless opens in Northeast Dallas
The next major piece in addressing homelessness is now open in Northeast Dallas, as an old hotel remodel is creating new opportunities for those who call it home.
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Pot reform, reshaping city government among 18 props in Dallas on Nov. 5
Dallas voters are asked to consider 18 amendments to the city’s charter, including three that could dramatically reshape how the city government operates. Another proposal could make possession of a small amount of marijuana a low-level priority for police.
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Harris and Trump visit Texas on the same day ahead of Election Day
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump were in Texas at the same time on Friday. NBC 5’s David Goins reports Harris is in Houston for a star-studded rally, while Trump is campaigning in Austin.
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Dallas Interim Police Chief Igo seeks increase of officer recruitment statewide
Dallas’ new interim police chief says one of his goals is to recruit more officers to the department from across the state.
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Dallas interim Police Chief Igo seeks increase of officer recruitment statewide
Dallas’ new interim police chief says one of his goals is to recruit more officers to the department from across the state.
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Panel reverses city on red-tagged home in Elm Thicket neighborhood
A panel Tuesday reversed the city of Dallas’s decision to stop the construction of a home that was out of compliance with zoning regulations in the Elm Thicket / Northpark neighborhood.
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Residents of Elm Thicket neighborhood in Dallas asking the city for enforcement
Homeowners in a historically Black neighborhood say builders are intentionally ignoring city zoning requirements for home height and design and are asking a city board to step in and enforce hard fought zoning rules in the Elm Thicket neighborhood near Love Field. David Goins has the update.
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Dallas Police Association urges voters to reject three charter amendments
A prominent police association opposes three charter amendments on the ballot in Dallas, one of which would compel the city to recruit 900 officers.
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Major police association takes issue with amendments on Dallas ballot
A major police association is coming out against three charter amendments on the ballot in Dallas, including one that would require the city to hire 900 officers. NBC 5’s David Goins on the last-minute campaigning as voting gets underway.
