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.
The Latest
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Rally for Missy Bevers 9 years after her murder
It has been almost 10 years since the brutal murder of Missy Bevers. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us why dozens will gather today to call for justice.
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Texas doctors share concerns about potential Medicaid cuts
Texas health professionals are warning about possible Medicaid cuts. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the people they say could be most impacted.
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Lawmaker safety and security hearing on Capitol Hill
Legislators will hold briefings after a man was accused of shooting and killing a Minnesota lawmaker. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Dallas beat the heat campaign kicks off
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the program that could be life and death for vulnerable populations in Dallas.
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Minnesota shooting suspect has North Texas ties
A North Texas connection to the man accused of shooting and killing a Minnesota lawmaker. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the school he attended in Dallas.
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Four new Dallas City Councilmembers sworn in on Monday
The face of Dallas government looks different today as the city takes on new growth and changes. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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New Dallas council members to be sworn in
Four new Dallas city councilmembers will be sworn in on Monday. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Governor Abbott to sign property tax relief bill
Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled to be in North Texas today to sign a property tax bill. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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North Texas prepares for local protests
Law enforcement and residents are preparing for planned protests over the weekend. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us the details.
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World Cup Community Event: Lake Arlington cleanup
Preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway here in North Texas. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the cleanup happening in Arlington.
