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.
The Latest
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Congressman Colin Allred in Dallas for election night watch party
Congressman Colin Allred will watch election night results come in at Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas. NBC 5’s Vince Sims reports the Democratic candidate spent Election Day rallying volunteers at party headquarters.
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Shake-up inside Lewisville PD after internal investigation
There’s been a major shake-up inside the Lewisville Police Department. The chief announcing 13 department members were involved in the internal investigation regarding inappropriate touching during prostitution investigations. NBC 5’s Vince Sims reports several officers were fired.
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Lewisville officers fired and disciplined for inappropriate touching during prostitution investigations
The Lewisville police chief announced 13 department members were involved in an internal investigation regarding inappropriate touching during prostitution investigations.
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Fort Worth family forced to defend themselves against alleged intruder
A Fort Worth family is sharing their traumatic early morning ordeal with NBC 5’s Vince Sims. They say a man was trying to break into their home and they were forced to defend themselves.
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Fort Worth family says they shot man who tried to break into their home
A man was hospitalized after being shot by a family who accused him of breaking into their Fort Worth home.
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DPS moves to virtual appointments for driver license renewals
Just three months ago NBC 5 Investigates uncovered just how understaffed DPS driver license centers are. That was causing long waits even just to get an appointment. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a closer look at a plan by DPS to move to virtual appointments.
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DPS considering virtual driver's license appointments and customers welcome the idea
Staffing shortages and low salaries are partly to blame for long waits for driver license renewal appointments. That’s why the Texas DPS is considering a virtual appointment system.
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Tarrant County voters wade through issues during Early Voting
Nearly three million Texans have now cast their votes during Early Voting. Some people in Tarrant County faced different issues, including one woman who says her ID pulled up information for the wrong person. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a look at the issues at the ballot box.
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Early voters report incorrect names and registrations in Tarrant County
Some Tarrant County early voters are facing challenges during early voting — some administrative and some by their own hand.
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Developer's plans for Pepper Square shopping plaza met with opposition
A developer wants to breath new life into Pepper Square Shopping Plaza at Preston and Beltline Road in North Dallas, but some neighbors in the area are opposed to what’s being proposed and have taken their battle to the courtroom. NBC 5’s Vince Sims breaks down what both sides are wanting and why it’s now on hold.
