Meredith Yeomans joined NBC 5 in May 2015. She has lived in Collin County since 2012 and is proud to report stories from the place she calls home.
In 2014, she won the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters awards for "Best Spot Story" and "Best Series."
Originally from Florida, she received her degree in journalism from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Her broadcasting career began in radio in Tampa. She has held various roles at WFLA in Tampa, KTRK in Houston, KVTK in Phoenix and KTEN in Sherman.
Meredith's interests include sports, animals, film, fashion and facts.
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Alligator gar angler shares passion for ‘living dinosaur' with social media followers
For years the alligator gar was intentionally killed by fishermen who felt they were undesirable. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans introduces us to the angler who is sharing his passion and renewing respect for the prehistoric reptiles found in the Trinity River.
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Alligator gar angler hooks social media following with passion for ‘living dinosaur'
Coryea Frances aka ‘Ceelowthehooker’ turned his passion for reeling in alligator gar into a profession. Now he’s helping people understand the unique species of reptiles.
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Federal government sending $2M to Fort Worth PD to help in rape kit backlog
Help is on the way for hundreds of assault victims, awaiting justice in Fort Worth. The Federal Government is sending $2 million to the police department to clear the backlog. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has more.
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$2M federal dollars awarded to help clear rape kit backlog in Fort Worth
Help is on the way for hundreds of sexual assault victims awaiting justice in Fort Worth as the city is granted money to help clear the rape kit backlog.
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North Texas man helps to stop passenger from opening door mid-flight
A passenger reportedly rushed a flight attendant to open a door mid-flight on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to DFW Airport on Tuesday but other passengers stepped in and duct taped the man’s arms and legs until the plane landed. Meredith Yeomans sat down with the first passenger who jumped into action.
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American Airlines passenger restrained with duct tape by TX man during mid-flight chaos
A passenger rushed a flight attendant to open a door mid-flight on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to DFW Airport on Tuesday, but other passengers stepped in and duct taped the man’s arms and legs until the plane landed.
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New details revealed in murder of Garland man found in closet of home
Disturbing new details about the gruesome murder of a Garland man last week and now, for the first time, we’re hearing from those who knew the victim, 53-year-old Johnny Mac Ross, who was found wrapped in a closet in his condo. Meredith Yeomans has the latest.
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Garland man found dead, wrapped in condo remembered as father, friend, musician
Disturbing new details are emerging about the gruesome murder of a Garland man last week.
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Piece of metal falls from roof at AT&T Stadium before Cowboys vs. Texans
A piece of metal fell from the retractable roof at the AT&T Stadium when it was opened before tonight’s game against the Texans. No one was hurt. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has more details on what happened.
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Metal falls from AT&T Stadium roof hours before Cowboys play Texans
Hours before the Dallas Cowboys fell to the Houston Texans Monday night, pieces of the roof fell inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
