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
12 cartel members sentenced after bringing $10M in meth from Mexico to Dallas
The Drug Enforcement Administration says DFW is a hot spot for cartels and the way drugs are being hidden is becoming more creative.
Colleyville synagogue at center of 2022 hostage crisis receives bomb threat
Colleyville police evacuated the synagogue on Friday after it received an emailed bomb threat, bringing back tough memories for those who remember the hostage situation two years ago.
DART police chief addresses recent string of violent incidents
Police Chief Charles Cato says DART gives more than 200,000 rides per day. So that’s a lot of people and a lot of opportunity for crime.
Man accused of starting Frisco fire that damaged 8 homes
Investigators say 29-year-old Jonathan Webb was seen on surveillance near the scene of the house fire. They arrested him Monday night after he allegedly set another fire in a different part of town.
Kaufman County sheriff's deputy shoots family dog while responding to 911 call
The incident happened in March after the family says a 911 call was placed over a verbal argument. When the deputy arrived, he shot the family's German shepherd mix.
Plano hammer attack suspect also accused of attacking woman with rock at Dallas DART station
A day before police say 26-year-old Charles Murray randomly beat two people with a hammer, police say he hit a 50-year-old woman “in the back of the head with a rock three times," at the Westmoreland DART Station in Oak Cliff, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
Who killed Missy Bevers? After 8 years, police still have no suspect
Thursday marks eight years since Missy Bevers was murdered at a church in Ellis County. Police still have not found her killer.
North Texas woman found guilty of plotting fiancé's ex-girlfriend's murder
Prosecutors told the jury Holly Elkins was the “puppet master" behind Alyssa Burkett’s murder. She stalked and harassed her for months and even helped plant drugs and a gun in her vehicle to call police on her.
McKinney City Council approves plans for $220M 'Sunset Amphitheater' concert venue
The developer is spending $220 million on the project. Meanwhile, the city is giving the land to Notes Live and will chip in $26 million toward construction.
Rashee Rice, Teddy Knox sued for $10 million by victims in Dallas crash
Injuries listed in the lawsuit include brain trauma, lacerations to the face requiring stitches, bruises and internal bleeding.