Vince Sims anchors NBC 5 Weekend Evening News, reports during the week, and hosts 5 Talk Street. He joined the NBC 5 family in July 2019 after spending five years anchoring and reporting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vince is a four-time Emmy Award and an Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist. He brings more than 25 years of experience in television news to NBC 5.
Vince is familiar with North Texas since he grew up right next door in Arkansas. His journalism journey started in Little Rock, Ark. He has since worked in Monroe and Shreveport, La.; Tulsa, Okla.; and Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Throughout his career, Vince has covered all kinds of severe weather situations including tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms.
Vince’s reporting has included everything from politics, covering presidential candidates including Barack Obama and Donald Trump, to sports covering two Super Bowls.
Vince most enjoys covering stories that have an impact on someone’s life or changes their life for the better.
Vince has received many community acknowledgments over the years, including the NW Louisiana YWCA Outstanding Journalist, the New Pittsburgh Courier Man of Excellence in Media, and the UNT School of Journalism Distinguished Professional Achievement Award, among others.
When he’s not at work you can find him out and about in the community. Vince often volunteers his time and serves as emcee for many nonprofit organizations. He also speaks regularly to different church groups, organizations, and schools about his job and the challenges and rewards that come with it.
Vince loves talking with young people about the importance of getting an education. He stresses to them their surroundings don’t define their future. Vince grew up on an agriculture and cattle farm in rural Arkansas, where he never imagined he'd one day be on television keeping people informed about what's happening in their community.
Vince has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Journalism from the University of Central Arkansas.
He's a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
Vince considers himself a “sock enthusiast” with a large collection of fun and colorful socks. Other hobbies include collecting matchbooks, fitness kickboxing, and playing golf.
Vince is married with one son. He and his wife enjoy adventuring around, exploring all the DFW area has to offer.
The Latest
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‘America will come back': 9/11 survivor reflects on that day 25 years later
For one North Texan who escaped one of the Twin Towers on 9/11, this is a day of reflection and gratitude. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has the story.
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Dallas art exhibit honors lives lost 25 years after 9/11
Twenty-five years after 9/11, a new Dallas art exhibition is honoring the lives lost and reflecting on the lasting impact of the attacks. “Together We Remember” is on display at the Museum of Biblical Art in North Dallas. NBC 5’s Vince Sims speaks with one of the artists behind the exhibition.
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President Trump visits the Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington
President Trump visited the National Medal of Honor Museum and visited with Medal of Honor recipients
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Hood County delays discussion on data center projects
Hood County Commissioners were scheduled to discuss proposed data center projects but the commissioners voted to move the item to October 13 to allow time for proper advertising of the item for a public hearing.
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Hood County Commissioners postpone discussion on multiple data center proposals Tuesday
After months of controversy, Hood County leaders did not take up data center projects again
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Long-awaited Fair Park community park nears groundbreaking
A long-awaited community park at Fair Park is about $2 million away from breaking ground. The park is one of several major improvements planned for the area. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a closer look at what’s ahead.
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Fair Park community park could break ground in December as fundraising nears goal
Fair Park First provided the first of its mandated quarterly updates on the community park to Dallas’ Parks, Trails and Environment Committee.
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Granbury mourns 2 men killed in Grand Canyon flash floods
Two North Texas men who went hiking in the Grand Canyon over the weekend have died after major flash flooding swept through the area. NBC 5’s Vince Sims shares how the community is grieving them.
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Trial begins for accused gunman in Mo3's killing
The first trial for three men accused of plotting to kill Dallas rapper MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme began on Wednesday. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has the recap from day one of the trial.
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North Texas wildfire mushrooms in hours, ripping through ranchlands in Palo Pinto, Jack counties
The fire began early Monday afternoon in a lightly populated area west of Palo Pinto.
