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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North Texans hopeful Federal Reserve rate cut will help them save money
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday. What does that mean for North Texans?
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Great news for consumers, Fed reduces interest rates
The Federal Reserve announcing it’s first rate reduction since March 2022. NBC 5’s Vince Sims spoke with experts about where consumers will see the savings.
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Family of murdered teen plans to use loss to help steer young people away from violence
The family of 19-year-old Jayden Anderson sat in court Friday as their son’s killer was sentenced to prison. NBC 5’s Vince Sims reports they want their family’s loss to hopefully lead to good and save other young people from violence that leads to prison time.
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Parents of murdered teen shared emotional words with son's killer in court
Parents of murdered teen Jayden Anderson say their victim impact statement resonated with their son’s killer and hope to reach other young people before they turn to violence.
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North Texas school districts deal with online threats
Local school districts across North Texas have been busy handling concerns over online threats. Police say none of the threats are credible and seems to be a trend happening across the state. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has more and how one district with a direct threat is handling these situations.
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North Texas school districts react to online threats this week
School districts across North Texas are on high alert Wednesday after online threats forced some to cancel class and football games. Police said the threats are not credible, but they’re part of a growing trend on social media that districts said they are taking seriously. “Here in the last several days, we have received several dozens of hoax reports...
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Grand Prairie getting back to normal after three days of water issues
In Grand Prairie, the water is safe to drink after three days. Residents were told to run their faucets before drinking and Grand Prairie schools chose not to open because flushing all their lines was a huge task. NBC 5’s Vince Sims got an inside look at just how much work had to be done.
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Grand Prairie ISD closed schools an extra day to flush lines after water advisory
Grand Prairie schools decided not to open because flushing all their lines would be a significant undertaking.
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Grand Prairie water problems affect businesses, schools
Some Grand Prairie residents and businesses are still unable to use their water. The city continues to distribute water while awaiting the results of TCEQ test results, following potential contamination from firefighting foam. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has more.
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Some Grand Prairie residents, businesses suffer another day unable to use water
Around 60,000 residents in Grand Prairie are still advised against drinking the city’s tap water due to potential contamination. This has now impacted local businesses.