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
Man killed his Lewisville co-worker because she took long breaks, report says
The man accused of murdering his co-worker inside a Lewisville office building last week was allegedly obsessed and angry about her taking work breaks that he thought were too long, according to an arrest report.
Burglary ringleader who has been deported twice sentenced to 37 years
A man from Honduras who has been deported from the United States twice received a 37-year prison sentence for a string of burglaries in Collin County.
Police identify suspect after woman shot, killed inside Lewisville office building
A woman is dead, and a man is in custody after a workplace shooting in Lewisville on Thursday.
Irving pediatric assistant who inappropriately touched boys showed 'pattern of behavior,' police say
The 25-year-old is not — and never has been — a physician. His duties were to take vitals. However, police say he used his position to inappropriately touch young boys. The most recent allegation involves a 9-year-old.
Former Dallas Uber driver arrested for punching elderly passenger on video
A former Uber driver was arrested after video shows him punching an elderly passenger. Police say he has a previous assault conviction.
Dallas teen knocked out by police horse at State Fair of Texas, family says
Dallas police say a mounted police officer was patrolling Big Tex Circle when the horse was startled, bucking off the officer. The teen's mom says he had a seizure for the first time in his life after being knocked to the ground by the horse and lost consciousness.
Dallas convicted killer may be tied to at least 4 more aggravated assault shootings
On September 16, Kevin Sheffield pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 years in prison for two random murders just weeks apart in Northeast Dallas in 2022. Now, police confirm that he is a person of interest in at least four aggravated assault shooting cases.
Fort Worth ISD names interim superintendent
During a Tuesday night meeting, board members named Dr. Karen Molinar to temporarily replace former Superintendent Angelica Ramsey, who resigned after two years on the job.
Pantego deputy fire chief admits to driving drunk in city vehicle, arrest video shows
The deputy fire chief's arrest originally wasn't made public, and neither was this video until FOX 4 made an open records request. After the arrest, he was placed on leave and then retired.
Dallas Uber driver punches elderly man after argument over legroom, video shows
Surveillance video shows the 68-year-old man getting out of the car and being punched in the back of his head by the driver before falling to the ground. The suspect drove away before police arrived.