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
50 Rottweilers and other dogs rescued in Watauga animal cruelty case
“The conditions that the animals were being held in were some of the worst that my animal services people have ever seen," the police chief said.
Maypearl ISD reopens primary school without fire chief's approval
Superintendent Ritchie Bowling told parents that while there’s no documentation to assure parents the school is safe, he says he’s had assurance from inspectors and HVAC professionals. Meanwhile, the fire chief says he never signed off on the school re-opening.
Video showing 2 Millsap ISD teachers hitting autistic boy in classroom under investigation
Two North Texas administrators are on leave, and other educators are off the job after video surfaced of adults hitting and swinging at an autistic child in a classroom.
Frisco police fatally shoot man wanted for felony warrant; woman arrested
In a press release sent out four days after the deadly shooting, Frisco police detailed what happened.
New video shows masked gunmen responsible for murdering disabled elderly woman in her West Dallas apartment
New surveillance video shows the three masked gunmen who murdered an elderly disabled woman while she was relaxing in her home, on the phone with her sister. Family members believe the barrage of bullets were meant for someone else.
Maypearl ISD school to remain closed after high carbon dioxide levels detected
The school was supposed to reopen Friday. Now, that’s not happening. Meanwhile, more parents are raising concerns about their children feeling sick.
Fire department closes North Texas school due to high carbon dioxide levels
FOX 4 obtained state records revealing elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels inside Maypearl Primary School since at least December, around the same time parents started complaining about students feeling sick. The fire department forced the campus to shut down on Tuesday.
Garland man who killed girl, 13, in DWI crash sentenced to 17 years in prison: 'A slap on the hand'
The Garland man who was driving while intoxicated when he struck an SUV and killed a teen officially received his sentence as part of a plea deal. He faced the family of the girl he killed. They believe he should spend far more time in prison.
Dallas hit-and-run suspect who injured boy, 13, thought he hit construction sign: police
Police say Jerome Walker claims he thought he hit a construction sign. He told police he went back to the scene to take a photo for an insurance claim but drove away once he saw first responders on the scene “because he did not have a driver’s license."
Measles case confirmed in unvaccinated adult in Rockwall County
Health officials revealed an adult living in Rockwall County tested positive for measles this month after traveling out of the country. They say he was not vaccinated.