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
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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.
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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.
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Immigration attorneys, asylum seekers anxiously await a second Trump Presidency
On Wednesday during a visit to Tyler, Gov. Greg Abbott said it would take time for Mr. Trump to fulfill that promise.
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What are President-elect Trump's plans for the border?
NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has a look at the concerns and questions surrounding President-elect Trump’s plans for the border.
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Steady stream of voters across Dallas County on Election Day
There’s been a steady stream of voters across Dallas County on Election Day. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports lines have been minimal.
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Richardson chain reaction crash leaves 3 dead
Richardson police are still investigating the deadly crash involving multiple vehicles that shutdown Central Expressway for hours Friday morning.
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‘Pillows, blankets, air mattress': Teacher accused of ‘grooming' teen, having sleepover at school
Disturbing accusations have been leveled against a middle school coach accused of carrying on an inappropriate relationship with a student in Balch Springs.
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Mesquite middle school coach arrested after allegations of relationship with student
There are disturbing accusations leveled against a middle school coach. He’s accused of carrying on a relationship with a female student. Police say, video indicates the two spent the night together inside the school building. He’s charged with “grooming a child” a relatively new charge in Texas.
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Dallas County early voters have until 9 p.m. to cast ballot through Friday
A steady stream of voters filed into Fretz Park Branch Library in North Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, on the first day of extended early voting hours in Dallas County.
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Dallas County extends early voting hours after big turnouts
Long lines continue for early voting in North Texas. Turnout has been so large that Dallas County extended voting hours by two hours beginning Wednesday night through Friday. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports from the Fretz Park Branch Library which is one of the county’s busiest locations.
