Larry Collins can be seen reporting weekday mornings from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on NBC 5. Larry has gathered news from New Orleans to New York City and is proud to now call North Texas home.
After almost a decade as an anchor and reporter at WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC, he joined the WBFF-TV morning news team in Baltimore. That's where he fell in love with morning news and helping viewers start their day well-informed.
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Since 2000, his career has also found him in the newsrooms of KALB-TV as a reporter in his hometown of Alexandria, LA, WGNO-TV as an assignment editor in New Orleans and MTV News in New York City where he interned.
Larry considers himself a storyteller at heart and news-hound by nature. As an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award winning journalist, he looks for the person at the heart of every single story.
He has covered the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the riots and rebirth of Baltimore and the deaths of nine firefighters in a massive commercial fire in Charleston.
Every interview is important to Larry, but he will always remember his stories with President Bill Clinton, Sen. Ted Kennedy and Tom Brokaw.
Personally, Larry considers himself a "junior foodie" who is always looking for the best barbecue in Texas. Professional football keeps him busy on Sundays and you'll find him cheering on the Cowboys, Saints and Ravens. Don't ask him for fantasy football advice unless you have time -- he could talk about it for hours.
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Shooting in Cockrell Hill: Dallas police
Details are limited, but an officer on scene told NBC 5 that a child was shot.
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Shooting in Cockrell Hill: Dallas police
Details are limited, but an officer on scene told NBC 5 a child was shot.
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Camp Mystic proposes sale of its property as legal woes mount
The Texas Rangers alleged crimes in their investigation of the camp, according to an affidavit filed in Kerr County last week. No charges have been filed yet.
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State Fair of Texas officially opens for 2026
The State Fair of Texas is officially open! NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us the details from the midway.
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State Fair of Texas: Rides and thrillers
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the rides and attractions at this year’s State Fair of Texas.
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State Fair of Texas debuts Little Lone Stars Land
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the kids zone at this year’s State Fair of Texas.
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State Fair of Texas Opening Day: Food
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the food fun at this year’s State Fair of Texas.
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State Fair of Texas Opening Day: What's new?
Here’s what’s new at the 2026 State Fair of Texas! NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the latest.
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State Fair of Texas by the numbers
NBC 5’s Larry Collins breaks down the State Fair of Texas by the numbers ahead of opening day on Friday.
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Judge orders White House to restore media access
Attorneys for the three news outlets had argued that President Donald Trump’s directive barring them from White House grounds was unconstitutional. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
