She delivers breaking news by night and beauty tutorials by day. With over 1.6 million TikTok followers and a prime-time seat at FOX 26 Houston, Caroline Collins is quickly becoming the most recognizable — and relatable — face in Texas media.

From her small-town beginnings in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, to anchoring the evening news in one of America’s most dynamic cities, Collins has transformed herself from a golf scholar with a Barbie camcorder into a full-blown media powerhouse. And in March 2025, she added another milestone to her meteoric rise: She got engaged.

From Camcorders to Prime Time

Collins’ passion for journalism started early. Inspired by Oprah and armed with a toy camcorder, she spent her childhood interviewing imaginary celebrities. She later pursued a degree in broadcasting and a master’s in communication tech from Point Park University — where she also earned a full golf scholarship and competed on the women’s team.

Her path to Houston took her through local markets in Erie, Youngstown, and Fresno. But it was in 2022, when she joined FOX 26, that everything changed. “I’ve never met nicer people,” she said about her new Texas home. Today, Collins anchors the evening news and brings a distinctly modern flair to the newsroom — one TikTok at a time.

The TikTok Meteor

Known as @CarolineOnTV across social platforms, Collins’ behind-the-scenes videos, “Get Ready With Me” segments, and daily newsroom vlogs have made her one of the most-watched TV anchors on social media. She’s not just reading the news — she’s redefining how audiences engage with it.

What began as casual salad-eating videos at her desk has evolved into a vibrant channel where fans follow her makeup routines, wardrobe picks, and on-the-ground reporting. “People want to see what you do outside the anchor chair,” she explained. “So I gave them that.”

And her coworkers are catching the bug too — several FOX 26 colleagues have joined TikTok under her influence, making the station’s online presence as lively as its on-air one.

“The Best Day of My Life” — Pebble Beach Proposal

While Caroline Collins is an open book online, one thing she kept relatively private was her longtime relationship with Conner Shayesteh. That changed in March 2025 when she announced her engagement — and it couldn’t have been more on-brand.

The proposal took place at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, combining her love of golf with a picture-perfect romantic surprise. “The way Conner did everything was so sweet… It was so us,” she shared in a post-engagement TikTok that melted hearts across the country. “I got to golf and now I get to get fancy. That’s my personality.”

With both families present, the moment was captured in heartfelt videos and engagement photos. For followers who had watched Collins balance a demanding job, a long-distance relationship, and a skyrocketing social media presence, the news was both shocking and celebratory. “I’m so thankful I could share it with our families,” she said.

Houston Living, TikTok-Style

Since arriving in Houston, Collins has leaned into the local culture with the same infectious enthusiasm that made her viral. From taste-testing BBQ and riding horses at her first rodeo to (infamously) misordering at Whataburger, she’s documented every laugh, misstep, and learning curve.

“I want to experience everything,” she told fans, vowing to try her Whataburger order again — this time with spicy ketchup and a patty melt. Whether it’s Buc-ee’s adventures or struggling to pronounce “kolache,” she’s quickly become Houston’s sweetheart by just being herself.

A New Kind of News Anchor

Caroline Collins is living proof that you can be glamorous, goofy, credible, and connected — all at once. She’s a serious journalist who commands the anchor desk each night, yet she’s also a 30-something TikTok icon who’s helping younger viewers see news through a fresh, authentic lens.

Now engaged and thriving, Collins represents a full-circle moment in TV journalism: someone who breaks news, breaks norms, and breaks the internet — all while building a personal brand that inspires and entertains millions.

And if the ring on her finger is any sign of what’s to come, Caroline Collins isn’t just the future of news — she’s the future of everything.