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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Dallas nonprofit working to help women improve health
Texas Department of State Health Services tracks pregnancy related deaths in the state. Statistics show death rates increase, and disparities persist, for women of color, older women, and those with lower levels of education. South Dallas nonprofit — Abide Women’s Health — is working to change that. We learn more in today’s Community Conversations with Vince Sims.
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Fort Worth to see more affordable housing
More affordable housing is coming to Fort Worth at a price tag of $8 million dollars from city council. It’s the next phase in the Renaissance Heights housing project. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a closer look at what some are saying it will bring to the area.
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Fort Worth's Renaissance Heights neighborhood to soon see more affordable housing
More affordable housing is coming to Fort Worth at a price tag of $8 million dollars from city council.
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What you should know about ‘No Shave November' from a cancer survivor
No Shave November is a movement to raise awareness about prostate cancer. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked to a survivor about the importance of the conversation and about organizations that can help men during their health battles.
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Local boxers share thoughts on outcome of Tyson vs Paul boxing match
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face off in Arlington at AT&T Stadium Friday night and local boxers are sharing their thoughts whether the boxing match will be a real fight.
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Local boxing gym loves the excitement surrounding the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight in Arlington
At Nimo’s Training Gym in Grand Prairie, people have been following the hype of the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight happening Friday night.
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Local regulated water authorities sending notices about possible lead pipe service lines in North Texas
The Environmental Protection Agency through the Lead and Copper Rule required all regulated water systems to track service lines and what they are made of.
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EPA mandates all regulated water systems track lead, galvanized service lines
In many cities around North Texas, you might be receiving letters regarding your water. The EPA required all regulated water systems to track any lead or galvanized service lines. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has more on what this notice means.
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Financial experts talk about election results impact on the stock market
With President-elect Donald Trump set to lead the country for the next four years financial experts are already watching for changes.
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Financial experts share thoughts on future after stock market soars
The stock market soared one day after the election. The Federal Reserve is meeting and could make another cut on interest rates. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talked with financial industry experts on what this could mean for your financial future.
