Maria Guerrero

Maria Guerrero joined NBC5 as a general assignment reporter in February 2017.

Texas is her home state. Maria was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, but was raised in Lufkin, Texas, since she was an infant.

She knew she wanted to be a journalist while on a 6th grade field trip to her local news station: KTRE-TV. Seeing the amount of work that went on behind the scenes to bring the news of the day to the public, as well as observing the process of asking tough questions and getting answers "sold" her on journalism.

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She went from reporting for Hudson Middle and High School journalism programs to working as a production assistant at local news stations throughout high school and college.

Maria earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a double minor in Spanish and International Studies with a concentration in Latin America from Louisiana State University.

She’s quick to give you a, “Geaux Tigers!”

Maria worked her way up from production assistant to on-air general assignment reporter at WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while still in college.

She then made her way to Madison, Wisconsin, where she worked as a general assignment reporter and weekend anchor at WISC-TV.

Maria covered Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium and even interviewed the parents of Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers at the Stockyards Station when the cattle drive was cancelled because of the icy conditions.

Maria then worked at KOB-TV in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a general assignment reporter and weekend morning anchor, where her love for green chiles was born.

She then made her way to the Pacific Northwest and KIRO-TV in Seattle, Washington, as a general-assignment reporter, then weekend morning anchor.

Maria loves Seattle, but “home was calling.”

Another reason Maria is thrilled to call DFW and NBC 5 home, is the opportunity to move into Spanish-language news by contributing reports to NBC 's sister station, Telemundo 39.

Maria is a devoted daughter, a doting aunt and passionate journalist.

She’s active on Twitter and Facebook, so stop by and say ‘Howdy!’

The Latest

Dallas 19 hours ago

Botham Jean's family sues Amber Guyger in civil court

The family of a man killed in his apartment by a Dallas police officer is reliving the horror in a Dallas courtroom. Botham Jean’s family is suing killer Amber Guyger for damages. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports from the first day of testimony. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero sat in court during today’s first day of testimony.

Plano Nov 15

Plano great-grandfather shares how phishing scheme wiped out his checking, savings accounts

There is increased concern because criminals targeting people in Plano and other Texas cities have even convinced some victims to meet in person, according to police.

Plano Nov 14

Fraud Alert: Plano man wants others to avoid ‘financial agony'

A Plano man who lost $35,000 in a sophisticated phishing scam is coming forward to warn others. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports police are getting weekly reports of the same crime all across North Texas.

Dallas Nov 13

Crash ends with DWI arrest, spider monkey confiscated

The owner of the exotic animal says she’s not only fighting the allegations against her but is desperately trying to get her beloved monkey back.

Dallas Nov 13

Woman pleads for the return of beloved monkey

What started with a car crash in Northwest Dallas ended with a DWI arrest and a spider monkey being confiscated by police. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero spoke to the owner of the exotic animal as she fights the charge and tries to get her pet back.

Veterans Day Nov 11

Texas Veterans Day Parade takes place in Arlington

While Memorial Day honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Veterans Day is a national holiday honoring anyone past or present who served in times of war and peace. Maria Guerrero was in Arlington where the Texas Veterans Day Parade took place during a full day celebration.

Richardson Nov 7

Boil water notice continues in Richardson; Schools back in session Friday

A ‘boil water notice’ is still active for thousands of water customers in Richardson. The school district closed five schools Thursday, but will be open Friday with bottled water and added safety measures. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero explains from the city’s water distribution site.