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
American trapped in Thailand after dropped charges for insulting the monarchy
American scholar Paul Chambers was arrested last month and accused of insulting the Thai monarchy. U.S. officials were alarmed by the arrest. The family says the charges have been dropped but the journey to get him back home isn't over.
Ferris park shooting: Arrested suspects include victim's twin, police say
Ferris DPS says a 17-year-old female suspect and a wanted juvenile suspect involved in a deadly weekend shooting have been arrested.
Airborne car crashes into Oak Cliff home; neighbors say it's not the first time
A car flew over an Oak Cliff roundabout Thursday night, crashing into a home and catching fire. Area residents say it's happened before.
Capital murder suspect still on-the-run as Gov. Greg Abbott hosts talks on bail reform
Family members of the man allegedly killed by a, now on-the-run, murder suspect are questioning why he was on house arrest ahead of his murder trial. Now it’s unclear where this fugitive is hiding or who might be helping him.
Woman sues American Airlines after being sexual assaulted on a flight
A woman is suing American Airlines after she says she was assaulted by a man on the flight. Barbara Morgan says the man had already been accused of assaulting another woman on a flight but was still allowed to fly.
VIDEO: Seagoville neighborhood shootout leaves one dead
A shootout in the middle of a Seagoville neighborhood on Sunday morning left a 19-year-old man dead. 51-year-old Larry Robertson is now charged with murder because of a surveillance video shared with police.
Dallas community members host youth violence listening session following school shooting
A week after the Wilmer Hutchins High School shooting, a group of community leaders met to discuss youth violence in Dallas as students are expected back on campus tomorrow.
Midlothian ISD staff members put on leave after incident involving special needs student
Two Midlothian ISD staff members are on leave after an incident involving a student at McClatchey Elementary School. Police are investigating and the student’s mother told FOX 4 what happened.
Dallas murder suspect arrested after police chase in Mesquite
A Mesquite police pursuit on Monday morning led to officers arresting a Dallas murder suspect. While in custody, the suspect allegedly assaulted four officers, including biting two of them.
Dallas man convicted of 2 random murders possibly connected to 5 other shootings, records reveal
A Dallas man convicted of two random murders might be connected to a third murder as well as four additional shootings that left people wounded. Dallas police have been investigating Sheffield’s possible involvement in other unsolved cases happening before the two murders.