David Sentendrey
Thank you for welcoming me to Dallas! I guess you could say my broadcasting adventure began when I was in First Grade and my school principal asked me to read a poem I wrote over the P.A. system to the entire school! Well, now, here I am.
I’ve always been drawn to writing — be it short stories, poems, etc. I’m a musician who has been writing songs/lyrics since I was a teenager and, believe it or not, I still perform in a couple of bands!
I studied journalism at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. I covered our school’s sports teams for the student-run newspaper (The Appalachian) and began writing for a newspaper (The Enquirer Journal) after college.
In an unusual twist, I was unexpectedly brought into the world of television journalism in 2013 at FOX 46 Charlotte. I love the way television broadcasting allows viewers to see, hear and feel what the subjects are saying. Sometimes, it’s better for us, as journalists, to say less — and let you, the viewer, do the talking.
At FOX 46 I won an Emmy Award for Journalistic Enterprise. I won Reporter of the Year and Multimedia Journalist of the Year by the Radio and Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC) as well as a number of other awards.
I’ve had a number of stories lead to legislative action. It’s always a good feeling to know that your platform is powerful enough to make a difference.
As much as I love news, I have plenty of hobbies outside of it. Music, basketball, snowboarding, running, cooking, exploring, etc. I’ve always been one of those people who gets along with everyone and has an eclectic set of interests and friends.
As a journalist, I believe that’s important — to cast a wide net — because we’re always running into all sorts of stories and people.
It’s a blessing to be in Dallas. I love the city. It seems like there’s always something to do and the restaurant scene is fantastic.
I’ll be around. Please, say hello!
The latest from David Sentendrey
Arlington police shoot suspect who fired at officer during pursuit, officials say
It started with a domestic call at a home Monday morning followed by an attempted armed robbery and a truck theft.
Kaufman County sheriff won't release outcome of investigation after deputy shoots family dog
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office says it finished an investigation into whether a deputy acted properly when he shot and killed a dog while responding to a domestic call. However, the sheriff’s office would not reveal whether that deputy was punished and is withholding the results from the public.
Avid cyclist killed in Fort Worth hit-and-run crash; suspect arrested
Loved ones gathered Wednesday to hold a bike ride in honor of Dan Frost. He was out on a ride early Saturday morning when police say a driver hit him and then left the scene.
Family of Burleson 4-year-old killed in floodwaters: 'Learn from our tragedy. Turn around'
Lucas Warren died when the car he was riding in with his parents was washed away in floodwater earlier this month. His family now hopes others will learn from their tragedy.
Terrifying video shows 9-year-old dodging bullets during Fort Worth drive-by shooting
Video from inside an apartment shows the boy narrowly being missed by the gunfire. You can see the boy on the couch directly in front of a window when bullets came flying into the apartment.
North Texas 16-year-old becomes youngest Texas Woman’s University graduate
At 16 years old, a North Texas teenager became the youngest graduate of Texas Woman's University. The previous youngest grad was her older sister.
UT Arlington cracks down on "encampment" set up by pro-Palestinian protesters
UT Arlington sent out a notice Thursday morning to pro-Palestinian protesters that their "encampment" violated school policy. Without any arrests, the encampment was taken down.
Woman tried to shield her kids, 3 and 6, from gunfire in Fort Worth drive-by shooting
Parents probably never expect a simple act of allowing kids to play outside will lead to them being victims of a drive-by mass shooting. However, it’s an unfortunate reality for one Fort Worth mom and dad. “If that was your child, what would you do? How would you feel?"
Dallas Mavs, Stars ignite playoffs excitement at the American Airlines Center
Two playoff teams. One area. Safe to say the AAC will be packed for a couple of weeks.
Fort Worth train conductor nearly stabbed to death wins $3 million lawsuit
A North Texas man recently won a multimillion-dollar lawsuit three years after he was attacked on a public train. He was the train's conductor stabbed in a random attack. For the first time since the attack, he is speaking to FOX 4 News.