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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Strong storms bring heavy rain and flooding to North Texas
Strong storms that moved through North Texas Monday brought flooding, power outages and flight delays.
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Strong storms more through North Texas causing flooded streets
Strong storms move through North Texas Monday with some areas including Dallas and Collin counties are under a flash flood warning. NBC 5 crews report from across the area.
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How Texans sitting in county jails cast ballots in 2024 election
Election officials say it’s possible two out of every three eligible voters could cast a ballot by Tuesday. NBC 5’s David Goins reports that includes a small, but potentially growing, number of Texans sitting in county jails.
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Dallas County is one of two jails in Texas with a polling location for inmates
Election officials say it’s possible two out of every three eligible voters in Texas could cast a ballot by Tuesday.
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New report says DFW is the top market for real estate investment and development
A new report points to DFW as the top market in the country for real estate investment and development next year. It’s a ranking experts say matters whether you’re looking to buy a home or even invest in real estate. NBC 5’s David Goins has this update.
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Report ranks Dallas-Fort Worth as top market for real estate investment in 2025
A new report points to Dallas-Fort Worth as the top market in the country for real estate investment and development.
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Dallas businesses and advocates have opposing views on less lanes along Maple
Store owners say an idea to reduce the number of lanes on Maple Avenue in Dallas will only add to traffic woes and could hurt business. But advocates say slower speeds and more space for pedestrians and cyclists will not only improve safety, but help everyone along Maple Avenue.
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Business owners concerned with plan to reduce driving lanes on Maple Avenue
Some Maple Avenue business owners want the city of Dallas to halt a plan to reduce the number of lanes along the corridor.
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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.
