Lili Zheng joined NBC5 in August 2019 as a general assignment reporter on weekdays and Saturdays.
Prior to her time in Dallas-Fort Worth, she worked at the NBC affiliate KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City. Her areas of reporting ranged from crime to the capitol, including key policy issues and the historic teacher walkout of 2018.
While in the Sooner State, Lili also covered severe weather and a number of high-profile court cases. She was the principal reporter in the opioid crisis trial against drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson.
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An East Coast native, her on-air career began in Salisbury, Maryland where she was a weekend anchor/producer and reporter for the ABC affiliate WMDT-TV.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she was an active member of Delta Zeta sorority and worked with Nightline on ABC News in New York City as a college senior.
She will soon hold a master's degree in political science from Virginia Tech. When she's not reporting, you can find her cycling and exploring North Texas.
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Como neighborhood hosts community school event before classes start next week
It’s the final push before the Fort Worth ISD goes back to school next week. Several organizations are hosting events this weekend to help families get ready. But one event is more than a simple supply drive. NBC 5’s Lili Zheng reports from Fort Worth.
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Como to host community school event before Fort Worth ISD returns for '23-'24 school year
The event will include free supplies and haircuts, but families need to participate in courses to be eligible.
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‘Double Back Fire' in Johnson County burns 1,320 acres, 95% contained Thursday
Over the past week, state and local firefighters have responded to 119 wildfires that burned 9,012 acres in Texas.
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Firefighters continue to battle Johnson County ‘Double Back Fire'
Johnson County firefighters are manning the frontlines of a large wildfire. County leaders say crews will be battling the “Double Back Fire” for at least another day. It has burned about 1,400 acres over the past four days.
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Significant damage after fire broke out in Southlake
The Southlake Fire Department was called to the three-alarm fire located in the 1600 block of Enclave Court, according to Southlake fire chief Michael Starr.
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Back-to-School kickoff events held in North Texas
Saturday’s event was the third annual registration kick-off held by Dallas ISD. The event was for both new and returning students.
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Back-to-school kickoff events held in North Texas
As a new school year approaches, a number of back-to-school kickoff events were held in North Texas this weekend to help educators and families return to classrooms.
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Messi merch and tickets in high demand ahead of the FC Dallas-Miami game in Frisco on Sunday
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium in Frisco on Sunday.
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Businesses prepare for ‘Messi Mania' as fans visit Frisco for big match
“Messi Mania” is taking over North Texas. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face FC Dallas in the leagues cup on Sunday. Lili Zheng shows us how one Frisco business is preparing for big crowds.
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Frisco businesses prepare for busy weekend as Lionel Messi, Inter Miami face FC Dallas in Frisco
Businesses in Frisco are preparing for a busy weekend as one of the world’s best soccer players will play a match in Frisco.
