Evan Anderson anchors NBC 5 Today on Saturday and Sunday mornings and also reports and anchors for NBC 5 Today during the week. He joined NBC 5 in February 2017.
Before returning to the Lone Star State, Evan was the weekend evening anchor at WBNS in Columbus, Ohio, a reporter at KWTV in Oklahoma City, an anchor and reporter at WVUE in New Orleans, and his first reporting job was at KATC in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Evan has had a hand in covering major news events like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill off the Louisiana coast in 2010. Evan was one of the first reporters at the Belle Chasse Naval Air station in Plaquemines Parish after the BP oil rig exploded and sunk. Evan was part of a news team which delivered wall to wall coverage, in what turned into the largest oil spill in United States history.
Evan is also no stranger to severe weather. He has covered a number of tornadoes and major hurricanes. He covered the aftermath of the EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, in May 2013 and Hurricanes Gustav, Ike and Isaac along the Gulf Coast.
Evan is a a proud graduate of Eastern Hills High School. He graduated from Dillard University in New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Business Management in 2008. He attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth in the Fall of 2005 after Hurricane Katrina flooded Dillard's campus. He returned to Dillard in the Spring of 2006.
While at Dillard University, Evan became managing editor for the student newspaper, “The Courtbouillon,” was president of the Dillard University Association of Black Journalists and was the Junior Class Vice President.
In his spare time, when Evan is not chasing down a story, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends all over North Texas, and reconnecting with his home teams, the Dallas Cowboys, Mavs, Rangers, and the Dallas Stars!
The Latest
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Zoning mess in historic Dallas neighborhood
A panel directed the city of Dallas and home builders to find a compromise over zoning in the Elm Thicket neighborhood. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson tells us more.
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Tracking Francine: Tropical storm causes problems across Louisiana
Francine was downgraded to a tropical storm after making landfall in Louisiana, but the damage was already done. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson tells us more.
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Possible cut of early voting locations causes controversy in Tarrant County
Tarrant County leaders will decide on Thursday how many early voting sites will be offered in the run-up to the November election. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson tells us more.
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Woman injured, suspect arrested after shooting in Kennedale
A woman is injured and a suspect is in custody after an officer-involved shooting in Kennedale, Texas.
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Takeaways from the Harris-Trump presidential debate on Tuesday
NBC 5’s Evan Anderson breaks down the key takeaways from the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
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Grand Prairie ISD superintendent placed on paid leave
District officials said the decision to place Arredondo on leave was made in order to protect the district. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.
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Tarrant County Sheriff's Office pursues policy reforms after inmate death
A Tarrant County inmate died while in police custody while he was restrained by jailers. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson tells us more.
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Mesquite mother fights for her life after she was shot in front of her children
Nancy Ayala, a mother of four, is currently fighting for her life in the hospital. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.
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Young North Texas artist opens gallery in Chicago
A young artist from North Texas got a unique opportunity to showcase her art and that’s #SomethingGood.
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Dallas City Council to vote on road safety concerns
NBC 5’s Evan Anderson breaks down the possible road changes coming to Dallas.