Vince Sims co-anchors NBC 5 Weekend Evening News and 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 three-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 been given many community acknowledgments over the years including NW Louisiana YWCA Outstanding Journalist, The New Pittsburgh Courier Man of Excellence in Media, and Atl’s Hottest Media Personality two years in a row 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 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.
Vince considers himself a “sock enthusiast” with a large collection of fun and colorful socks. He also collects matchbooks.
Vince is married. He and his wife are excited to explore all the DFW area has to offer.
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Texas fire departments turn to smart technology amid staffing shortages
Fire departments across Texas, including Rendon in Tarrant County, are struggling to fill firefighter and paramedic positions. NBC 5’s Vince Sims reports on how one department is using cutting-edge technology to keep up with demands and improve response times.
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North Texas fire department faces shortage, adopts smart tech
Rendon Fire Department uses smart tech as Texas faces fire service staffing gaps.
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Some businesses that don't import goods still impacted by tariffs
Two educational toy companies on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to quickly take up their challenge to tariffs imposed by the president. The tariffs are directly impacting imports. As NBC 5’s Vince Sims shows us, it’s also trickling down to other businesses that don’t import goods.
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Tariff impact trickling down to small businesses that don't even import goods
When it comes to helping businesses with their bookkeeping, Kim Arney wants them to thrive. “I love when my clients outgrow me,” BbK Services 556 president and CEO Kim Arney said. “I have had a few clients outgrow me and got that big and, you know, so I enjoy it.” She focuses on small and medium-sized businesses. She’s had a…
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Thousands of chickens in Waxahachie ruffling feathers in community
The question isn’t why did the chicken cross the road. In Waxahachie, the question is why did thousands of chickens show up on a small farm. It’s quite the sight that has ruffled the feathers of a few folks. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked with the operator about their future plans.
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Thousands of chickens roaming a Waxahachie farm are ruffling some feathers among neighbors
Residents in Waxahachie are concerned after thousands of chickens were unloaded onto a property.
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Warnings surround use of RV water after woman in Texas dies from brain infection
A warning for anyone hoping to cool off with water. For the first time–we are learning a woman in Texas died after washing out her nose with tap water in an RV. According to the CDC, she contract the rare brain infection last year. NBC 5’s Vince Sims digs deeper into what the amoeba is and ways you can avoid...
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Warnings surround use of RV water after CDC says woman in Texas died from brain infection
Recreational Vehicles, or RVs, are a popular way to spend summer vacations. “We buy and sell, consign and repair anything on your RV travel trailer or fifth wheel,” Texas RV Guys owner Joshua Baker said. He said you should consider the water you use at your campsite for health reasons. “There’s a big difference if the RV park that...
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North Texas business owner works to navigate 50% tariff
A 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum went into effect on Wednesday. It’s the latest move people in the metal industry are having to navigate. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked with a local wholesaler who says setting pricing is hard with tariffs always changing.
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Fastener wholesale business works to navigate 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum
A North Texas business owner is working to navigate the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum that could affect his pricing.
