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.
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25 Years Later: Deadly tornado rocks Fort Worth
For many in Fort Worth, 25 years passed in the blink of an eye. Looking at its busy and bustling downtown area, you’d never know it was heavily damaged 20 years ago during a deadly F3 tornado.
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25 years since deadly tornado hit Downtown Fort Worth
Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the deadly F-3 tornado that touched down in Downtown Fort Worth. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the damage it caused and how one of the largest cities in Texas recovered.
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Local opioid deaths spark bar staff NARCAN training
North Texas has new weapons against opioid emergency. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Texas DOGE committee hearing set for Wednesday
On Wednesday, state lawmakers will meet for a hearing before the state’s new DOGE committee. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us the details.
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Fort Worth ISD superintendent plans to move coaches into classrooms
Major changes could be coming to Fort Worth ISD as its new superintendent unveils her vision for the district’s future. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us what she has planned.
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National Medal of Honor Museum now open in Arlington
NBC 5’s Larry Collins is live at the new hall of American heroes in Arlington, which first opened on Tuesday.
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National Medal of Honor Museum opens Tuesday
Several medal recipients are in North Texas for the grand opening. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Millsap ISD superintendent resigns amid student abuse allegations
A superintendent at a North Texas school district resigned amid a student abuse investigation. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the latest developments out of Millsap ISD.
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FBI issues alert to remain vigilant regarding Tesla vandalism
The FBI is warning the public to remain vigilant when it comes to a rising number of attacks on Tesla vehicles. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Disaster assistance for Irving storm victims
Help is available for North Texas residents who are still dealing with damage after an EF-1 tornado. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
