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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State trooper remains hospitalized after being hit by car overnight
A state trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety is in critical condition after being hit by a car on Monday morning. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Dallas City Manager search continues Monday amid uncertainty
Two meetings will take place on Monday regarding the search for a new city manager in Dallas. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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North Texas looks back on two-year anniversary of 16-tornado outbreak
Two tornadoes hit Grapevine, a city that has worked tirelessly for the past two years to finalize repairs and reopen businesses.
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Search for new Dallas city manager continues
Is it back to the drawing board for the new Dallas city manager search? NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us why some councilmembers want to review more candidates.
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North Texas looks back on two-year anniversary of Grapevine tornado outbreak
Two tornadoes hit Grapevine, a city that has worked tirelessly for the past two years to finalize repairs and reopen businesses. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Terrell police officer Jacob Candonoza remembered at candlelight vigil
Hundreds of people filled the parking at Terrell Police Headquarters Wednesday night to remember the fallen Terrell police officer. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Dallas City Council to vote on funding for FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center
Dallas City Council expected to approve millions of dollars so downtown Dallas can play host to broadcasters from around the world during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Candlelight vigil held for officer Jacob Candanoza
The memorial for the Terrell police officer who was killed in the line of duty continues to grow. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the latest update.
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Suspect identified, charged with capital murder in shooting death of Terrell police officer
The suspected gunman accused of fatally shooting a Terrell police officer on Sunday has been identified and charged with capital murder. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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City of Terrell in mourning after murder of officer Jacob Candanoza
The Terrell community is full of questions after the death of officer Jacob Candanoza. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
