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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North Texas hospitals, health officials prepare for measles cases ahead of spring break
North Texas health officials are preparing for the possibility of regional cases as students leave for spring break.
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North Texas prepares as measles outbreak grows
North Texas health officials are preparing for the possibility of regional cases as students leave for spring break. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Cleanup continues in Ellis County after storms leave one person dead
The family and friends of a man killed during storms over the weekend are remembering his legacy. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Measles update as cases continue to rise in Texas
State health officials will give an update on the measles outbreak in Texas on Tuesday. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Search continues for suspects in double murder at a Forest Hill car wash
The search continues for two people in connection with a double murder at a car wash in Forest Hill near Fort Worth. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Send off party for Dallas Kimball ahead of state finals
Championship weekend for high school basketball kicks off this weekend, and North Texas will be well represented in the finals in San Antonio. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the story.
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Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD to vote on school closures
The future of several schools in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD hang in the balance as trustees vote on closing four schools to balance the budget. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Three schools back in session after bomb threat on Wednesday
Classes resume for a North Texas school district after a fake bomb threat, one of many sent to Texas schools. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Wind causes delays, cancellations at DFW Airport
The strong wind is causing problems for North Texans on the roads and people at the airport. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Storm damage across North Texas after Tuesday's severe weather
NBC 5’s Larry Collins and Alicia Barrera tell us about the damage seen across North Texas after strong winds and heavy rain blew through the area on Tuesday.
