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
Lawsuit alleges Celina ISD covered up misconduct by former coach
A group of 17 families has filed a new civil lawsuit against the Celina Independent School District (ISD) and former coach and teacher Caleb Elliott, alleging the district exhibited "conscious indifference" and failed to stop a "known predator" from abusing children.
Hospital fires employee after viral video shows mother giving birth in waiting room
A Dallas-area woman is seeking answers after she was forced to give birth in a hospital waiting room, an event captured in a viral video, leading the facility to fire the employee seen delaying care.
Hood County Jail nurse indicted in inmate’s death, family seeks answers
A Hood County jail nurse has been indicted on criminal charges for allegedly failing to obtain medical care for an inmate, Michael Turner Jr., who died in custody, a development described as highly unusual by jail watchdogs.
1 shot in Fort Worth freeway 'road rage' incident
A shooting along East Loop 820 in Fort Worth caused a multi-vehicle crash.
Nigerian Priest in Dallas: 'It makes my heart bleed' over ongoing violence in Nigeria
The rescue of two dozen girls kidnapped from a Catholic school in northwestern Nigeria, highlights the surge in militant violence targeting religious communities in the region and the growing international concern over the crisis.
New charge, 3rd lawsuit filed against former Celina ISD coach Caleb Elliott
Former Celina ISD middle school coach Caleb Elliott faces a new criminal charge and a third civil lawsuit amid an ongoing investigation where the number of alleged victims has risen to 39.
Rains County judge pleads guilty to misdemeanor weapons charge, escapes felony charge
A Rains County Justice of the Peace, who has been involved in multiple controversies, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor firearm charge while prosecutors agreed to drop a more serious felony case related to alleged threats against a defendant.
Woman arrested for Lake Worth road rage shooting
A 20-year-old Fort Worth woman was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly firing a gun at another driver's vehicle during a road rage incident in Lake Worth, which was captured on dashcam.
Police to hold news conference on ex-Celina ISD coach accused of secretly filming students
A growing scandal involving former Celina ISD coach Caleb Elliott, who is accused of secretly filming dozens of male students in a locker room, leading to community outrage and a scheduled police press conference for answers.
Texas veterans plan to lobby against federal hemp THC ban
Now that the government funding bill has passed, federal operations have resumed. However, a last-minute addition that aims to ban hemp-derived THC products now has many Texans concerned.